Policy and Strategy
Ministry of Land to Launch Housing Data Management System for Affordable Housing Planning
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction (MLMUPC) of Cambodia is set to establish a comprehensive housing data management system aimed at analyzing and planning housing supplies for low- and middle-income citizens, as announced by HE Seng Thany, Undersecretary of State, on 10 October 2024. The announcement was made during a workshop on the "Progress of Housing Performan...
Read MoreCambodian Gov’t Extends Stamp Duty Exemption on Homes Up to USD 70,000 Until End of 2025
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has announced an extension of the stamp duty exemption for transferring ownership or possession of all types of borey housing valued at USD 70,000 or less, continuing this benefit until the end of 2025. This initiative aims to stimulate the real estate market by offering substantial tax relief to potential homeowners, according to notification No. 014 MEF.S.C.N....
Read MoreCambodia & Canada Forge New Path in Joint Venture Developments with MoU SigningCambodia & Canada Forge New Path in Joint Venture Developments with MoU Signing
To strengthen bilateral investment and expand economic cooperation, Cambodia and Canada have formalized an agreement to promote joint venture projects, focusing on priority sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, and technology. The MoU was signed between the Cambodian Duke Association and Excellence Industrielle Saint-Laurent (FISL) of Quebec, Canada, during the visit of Cambodia's Depu...
Read MoreADB Partners with Two Cambodian Institutions to Drive Development with USD 360m Annual Investment
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is joining forces with the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Cambodia Development Research Institute (CDRI) to accelerate Cambodia's development over the next five years. With an average annual loan of approximately USD 360 million between 2019 and 2023, ADB’s latest initiative will focus on boosting private sector growth and fortifying climate resilience. ...
Read MoreMinistry of Land Launches Coastal Urban Design Competition to Attract Investment & Boost Tourism
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has launched an ambitious design competition project to revitalize Cambodia’s coastal regions to drive economic development, boost tourism, and attract foreign investment. The competition, themed “Cambodia, My Motherland, My City, My Coast, My Heart,” focuses on enhancing urban planning in key coastal provinces, including Ke...
Read MoreGov’t Revives USD 590 Million in 30 Stalled Projects, Encourages Growth in SHV
In a strategic move to boost economic development, the Cambodian Government has greenlit special incentives for 30 stalled projects in Sihanoukville, representing a total investment of USD 590 million. This decision announced on 26 September 2026, follows the efforts of the Investment Promotion Task Force to resuscitate a wide range of ventures, including smelters, metal processing plants, pack...
Read MoreSiem Reap Launches Community Tourism Project in Wat Bo Village, Ranked 3rd Most Scenic Village Globally
Siem Reap authorities have launched a new community-based tourism initiative in Wat Bo village, marking the village’s global recognition as the third most beautiful in the world. This project, aimed at bolstering local tourism, was inaugurated on 20 September 2024 by Mr Yun Linne, Deputy Governor of Siem Reap Province, alongside government officials, local units, and community members. The laun...
Read MoreCambodian PM Pushes Forward with Major Development of Four Northeastern Provinces Despite CLV-DTA Withdrawal
Cambodia’s Prime Minister, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to advancing the development of four northeastern provinces despite the nation's recent exit from the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Cooperation (CLV-DTA). The premier made the announcement via a special voice message on 23 September 2024, underscoring that the Royal Government will procee...
Read MoreTakeo Authorities to Bolster Security with Camera & Streetlight Installations
Takeo provincial authorities have announced plans to enhance public safety by installing security cameras and additional street lights in key urban areas, parks, and public spaces to address growing concerns over insecurity and social order issues. The initiative, revealed by HE Vy Samnang, Governor of the Takeo Provincial Board of Governors, aims to mitigate risks and improve law enforcement c...
Read MoreMinistry of Land Pledges to Complete Nationwide Land Title Registration by 2028
Cambodia’s Ministry of Land Management (MLMUPC) has committed to completing the registration of over 1 million remaining land plots by December 2028. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the CAMBUILD Exhibition on 11 September 2024, Deputy PM and Minister of Land Management, HE Says Samal, reaffirmed the ministry’s dedication to fulfilling this national priority. This ambitious goal is set to co...
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