Policy and Strategy
MEF: Cambodia Construction and Property Sectors to Grow by only 2.9% and 2.7% in 2021
The construction and property sectors are projected to grow by 2.9% and 2.7% in 2021 respectively, after contracting by 2.4% and 4.9% in 2020, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance Latest’s Macroeconomic Report. These drops for both sectors were due to the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, which reduced foreign investment and demand. […]
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Gov’t Starts Demarcating Land for Battambang Airport Renovation Project
Battambang local authorities have already started demarcating and registering land ownership at the Battambang airport site while waiting for the actual renovation project to begin soon. Battambang Deputy Governor of Province Soeum Bunrith said on January 25 that the demarcation is being done both in Sangke district and Battambang city for future reconstruction. “People who […]
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NBC: Bank Credit Reaches US$37.3 billion in 2020; Over 30% Allocated to Construction & Property Sectors
Customer credit at banks in Cambodia reached US$37.3 billion in 2020, a 14.8% increase; and over 30% of which was allocated to the construction and property sectors, according to a recent National Bank of Cambodia report. The same report also added that bank credit given to the construction sector was 9.2%, property 8.5%, and mortgages […]
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Over 200 Development Projects Included in Kep Development Master Plan
Over 200 development projects and four major tourism development destinations have been included in the draft of Kep Tourism Master Plan, according to the Ministry of Tourism on 14 January. The purpose of the master plan is to transform Kep into a “high-end luxury tourism destination”, and also to help boost Kep’s tourism potential after […]
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Gov’t to Renovate Over 370km of Rural Roads Across Siem Reap in 2021
The Siem Reap Provincial Department of Rural Development plans to renovate and rebuild a total of 373 kilometres of rural roads across Siem reap in 2021 to ease the overall commuting system in the province. Sao Bunthy, Director of the Rural Roads Office of the Siem Reap Provincial Department of Rural Development, told National Radio […]
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Real Estate Association Pushes for Stimulus in Indonesia
A leading Indonesian industry association is pressuring the government to provide increased stimulus to the real estate sector in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, arguing that the current plans do not go far enough. According to The Jakarta Post on 06 October, Real Estate Indonesia (REI) has requested the government to offer additional stimulus, […]
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South Korea’s Investment in Cambodia Reaches US$5.7 billion, Becomes Second Biggest Foreign Investor
The Republic of Korea’s investment in Cambodia has reached US$5.7 billion, now standing as the second highest foreign investment in the Kingdom; a large proportion of which has been used for infrastructure development projects. Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Cambodia HE Park Heung-Kyeong revealed the data during his meeting with the President of […]
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Phnom Penh Municipality to Take Action Against Encroachers on Canals and Public Land
The Phnom Penh municipality plans to take action on illegal canal and public land encroachment soon, particularly in the western part of Phnom Penh, after deciding to dredge and rebuild 12 drainage systems across the city. The plan was announced in a meeting chaired by Phnom Penh Governor HE Khuong Sreng on 24 December. During […]
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Stamp Duty Tax Exemption Extended to December 2021
The government has decided to extend the stamp duty tax exemption deadline for property worth less than US$70,000 from January to December 2021. According to the official announcement released on 23 December, the government also urged developers to provide more discounts to buyers, with the aim to boost the economy through more property transactions. The […]
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Seven Tourism Projects Planned for Koh Kong Province
A private firm is planning to develop seven tourism projects on approximately 10 hectares of land in Botum Sakor and Mondol Seima districts of Koh Kong province, according to the Koh Kong administration. The project was proposed by Ms Keo Ratana and is currently in the study phase, and the Secretary of State of the […]
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