Policy and Strategy
Koh Kong Land Encroacher Comes Forward After Calls
Following recent calls from the government regarding the illegal landfilling activities at a public canal in Tuol Korki Krom village in Koh Kong province, the encroacher has finally come forward to resolve the situation, according to an announcement by the Koh Kong administration. The source stated that the illegal landfilling activities have damaged 4,000 square […]
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Kampong Chhnang Land Department Warns Public to be Cautious of Online Real Estate Agent
The Kampong Chhnang Provincial Department of Land Management, Urban Planning, Construction and Cadastral Department has issued a statement informing the public to be careful about a Facebook page named “Dara Panha Real Estate” which posts content selling unregistered land plots. According to the statement released on 21 March, the land plots that the page is […]
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GDT Launches Property Tax App & Instruction Video
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has recently launched a property tax application called ‘GDT Taxpayer App’ to ease tax payment and help maintain social distance during the pandemic.
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Demand for Property Management in Cambodia Rises Due to Pandemic, says CBRE
The demand for property management in Cambodia has risen notably during the COVID-19 pandemic as project owners or building operators are in need to strictly follow safety procedures, according to CBRE Cambodia on 16 March. With increased pressure on balance sheets and the need to professionalise services, developers and tenants are focusing on their core […]
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World Bank’s Land Allocation Program Provides Safety Net to Workers Hit by COVID-19
The Land Allocation for Social and Economic Development (LASED) is a program co-organised by the World Bank and the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, aiming at gifting land to poor and indigenous people in Cambodia. Since the project began in 2008, at least 30,000 hectares of land have been provided to more […]
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Gov’t to Seize Back Over 260 Hectares of Illegally Owned Forest Land in Kampong Speu Province
The Kampong Speu provincial administration has officially decided to seize back over 260 hectares of illegally owned forest land in Aoral District as a state asset, according to the Kampong Speu Governor Vei Samnang. Governor Samnang said yesterday that the total area of land to seize back is 266 hectares and 9 plots. Those plots […]
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Provincial Administration Nationwide Speeding Up Construction of Cremation Sites for COVID-19 Fatalities
The provincial administrations of each province nationwide are building crematoriums within their own provinces to be ready in case COVID-19 fatalities occurs, as the number of cases associated with the February 20 community incident is surging. To date, according to information gathered by Construction & Property Magazine, those provinces that have already started the construction […]
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Pros and Cons of Buying a Foreclosed Property
Most investors are reluctant to buy foreclosed property as they do not want to deal with complicated court procedures despite the low price. However, buying a foreclosed property is not always complicated if you know how to analyze the property and follow the procedure well. A foreclosed property is a property that the original owner […]
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Strong Fiscal Support, New Trade Opportunities, Growth in FDI are Key Drivers for Cambodia’s Post-Pandemic Recovery
A special report by DHL researchers has expressed optimism that Cambodia will recover quickly from the pandemic crisis due to three main factors including ongoing fiscal support, new trade opportunities, and expected growth in FDI inflows. Published in the Business Times in early March, the report stated that the first driver of growth for Cambodia […]
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Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam Agree To Accelerate Three Major Cross-Border Infrastructure Projects
The prime ministers of Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam have agreed to gather more resources from development partners to accelerate three major cross-border infrastructure development projects including the Phnom Penh-Ho Chi Minh railway, Hanoi- Vientiane expressway, and Vientiane–Vũng Áng railway. According to the virtual meeting between the three prime ministers on 10 March, the three nations […]
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