Policy and Strategy
Landowners in 3 villages of Banteay Srei district told to present legit doc to prove ownership
Banteay Srei district and the Department of Land Management, Urban Planning, Construction and Cadastral Affairs of Siem Reap Province have required all landowners in three villages to present their legit documents to prove ownership. According to the letter dated 17 March, the order applies to landowners in Prai, Khnar, Sanday village of Banteay Srei District, […]
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Garment Sector Development Strategy 2022-2027 Launched
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has officially launched the “Cambodia Garment and Footwear, and Travel Goods Sector Development Strategy 2022-2027” to promote the development of the garment sector in Cambodia. The launch ceremony was held on 21 March in the presence of HE Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance. […]
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Land Ministry to Disseminate New Construction Regulations to Architects & Designers Nationwide
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction will host an online training course to disseminate new construction regulations to architects, floorplan designers, and construction firms nationwide. According to the announcement on 11 March, the course will start on 18 March from 8 am through Zoom. Related individuals and firms can join for free. […]
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MEF Issues New Regulations to Speed Up Local Infrastructure Projects Procurement
The Ministry of Economics and Finance (MEF) has instructed all sub-national administrations to accelerate local infrastructure construction projects procurement. According to Circular No.002 dated 03 March 2022, the new order has been made after the ministry discovered many delays in project preparation, technical review, and payment for construction firms. Procurement is the process of finding […]
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MPWT Calls for Shipping Sector Companies to Attend New Port EDI System Seminar
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has called for all shipowners, ship agencies, and other related firms to attend a training course on how to use the new port management system—Port EDI. According to the ministry announcement on 4 March, the training will be conducted by system developers to help the private sector […]
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Japan Finishes Study on Clean Water System Development Masterplan 2020-2030
Cambodia’s clean water system development master plan from 2020 to 2030 has been recently completed by a Japanese team and is set to be implemented gradually phase by phase. Director-General of Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority HE Long Naro said on 1 March that Japan has already helped to study three master plans: Project 1 […]
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Apsara Authority Strengthens Land & Construction Regulations in Angkor Park
The APSARA Authority recently hosted a training course to promote and strengthen the law and regulations enforcement regarding land and construction management in the Angkor archaeological park zone. Joined by over 100 officials and students, the training educated the participants on the construction evaluation and provided an in-depth understanding of the law enforcement on construction […]
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Gov’t Spends Approx. US$60m for Impact Resettlement of Ring Road 3
To date, the Cambodian government has spent a total of US$60 million to manage the impact resettlement of the Ring Road 3 project, while construction is expected to be completed one year later than scheduled also due to the impact resettlement issue. PM Samdech Hun Sen said during the NR3 inauguration ceremony on Wednesday 2 […]
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PM Hun Sen: Cambodia Shifts Focus From Quantity to Quality for Road Construction
The Cambodian government has changed its strategy from building roads by focusing on quantity and long-distance to building roads with long-lasting quality despite more capital being needed. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the NR3 on 2 March, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen said that the construction of quality roads is in response to […]
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Cambodia’s Construction Sector Improves Ranking in Region
Cambodia’s construction sector has improved its ranking among countries in the region, with the score rated in January 2022 showing better performance. According to the GlobalData’s Construction Project Momentum Index, the construction sector in Cambodia is also seeing fewer and fewer problems, with score on the index going up from 0.47 in December 2021 to […]
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