Policy and Strategy
Government, JICA Agree on Loan for SHV Port Expansion Phase 2 & 3
Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, the Ministry of Economy and Finance and JICA have agreed on the loan package for the second and third phases of the Sihanoukville port expansion projects. The loan agreement from JICA to Sihanoukville Autonomous Port comes after JICA provided a US$203 million loan for the first phase of a container terminal expansion project, which is scheduled for completion in 2...
Read MoreMondulkiri tourism development master plan 2021-2035 officially launched
The National Committee for Tourism Development officially disseminated and launched the "Master Plan For Mondulkiri Tourism Development 2022-2035” which is a guiding document for the development of the tourism sector in the Northeastern area of the country. Held on April 11, the official dissemination was presided over by HE Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Finan...
Read MoreEngineers ordered not to construct or dismantle unlicensed buildings, or face fine
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has instructed engineers registered with the Board of Engineers of Cambodia not to carry out construction work at sites that do not have permits for construction, repair, or demolition from authorities. According to the announcement of the ministry dated 8 April, the implementation of construction work without permit(s) is illegal...
Read MorePM Tells Real Estate Developers in SR to Embrace Cultural Value, Not Only Profit
Prime Minister Hun Sen has told all real estate investors who wish to or are currently investing in Siem Reap to embrace the common interests and cultural values of Angkor park rather than focusing solely on profit. Said during the inauguration ceremony of 38 roads in Siem Reap on 4 April, PM Hun Sen used a Khmer proverb "Don’t grab benefit from only one tree, but instead look at the whole fore...
Read MoreLandowners 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, while the deadline is set for befo...
Read MoreGarment 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. Key objectives of the strategy are to st...
Read MoreLand 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. (Meeting ID: 814 9688 4411, ...
Read MoreMEF 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 find...
Read MoreMPWT 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 adapt and learn the new inbound and outbound ship navigation pro...
Read MoreJapan 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 for 1991-2000, Project 2 for 2000-2010, and the current one for 2020-20...
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