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ខ្មែរ Policy and Strategy
Apsara Authority Strengthens Land & Construction Regulations in Angkor Park
- 4 March 2022
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 manage...
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Gov’t Spends Approx. US$60m for Impact Resettlement of Ring Road 3
- 2 March 2022
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 March that the government has allocated the budget 32 times to deal wi...
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PM Hun Sen: Cambodia Shifts Focus From Quantity to Quality for Road Construction
- 2 March 2022
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 the increase in personal vehicle traffic a...
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Cambodia’s Construction Sector Improves Ranking in Region
- 23 February 2022
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 0.82 in January 2022. Within Southe...
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PM Rejects Criticism of Deep SHV Seaport Development as a China Debt Trap
- 22 February 2022
Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen once again dismissed criticism of the development of Sihanoukville deep seaport as a China debt trap, given that the port has been developed and supported by Japan. PM Hun Sen made the announcement during the ground-breaking ceremony of the Japanese-funded US$20-million Boeung Choeung Ek sewage treatment plant on 22 February. “The deep seaport is under Ja...
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Land Ministry, JICA Host Intensive Training Course on Construction Law Implementation
- 17 February 2022
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC), in collaboration with JICA, has organised a training program for 25 officials to strengthen the implementation of the new construction law. This training course is being conducted in two phases. The initial phase took place online from 7-14 February, while the main phase is scheduled for July to September 2022. After ...
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Land Ministry Issues Detailed Procedure to Request Construction Permit
- 21 January 2022
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has issued a new Prakas explaining all the detailed procedures for issuing and renewing construction permits. Prakas No. 013 dated 20 January 2022 is a supplement to Sub-Decree No. 224 issued on 30 December 2020 that requires project owners to apply for construction permits for any construction, dismantling and repairing ...
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MPWT Launches Infrastructure Maintenance Training Program
- 20 January 2022
Cambodia in collaboration with Laos and Vietnam has officially launched a training program to strengthen the road maintenance capability of related officers and skilled workers. With the objective to promote sustainable infrastructure development and maintenance, the training program will be implemented by the Techo Sen Institute of Public Works and Transport. The course will include strengt...
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Koh Kong Authority Confiscates 102ha of Illegally Encroached Land
- 17 January 2022
The Koh Kong Provincial Administration has confiscated 102 hectares of land in Tuol Kokir Kraom village, Tuol Korkir commune, Mondol Seima district from illegal encroachers and converted it back to state private land. According to the decision No. 005/22 dated 14 January 2022, the authority also nullified all titles deeds, or any ownership documents related to the aforementioned land. Koh Ko...
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Expert: Industrial & Logistics Sectors Most Attractive Market for 2022 Despite Uncertainty
- 14 January 2022
CBRE Cambodia Managing Director James Hodge said that the industrial and logistics sectors will be the most attractive market in 2022 although other real estate sub-sectors and the overall market remain under pressure and uncertainty. Mr Hodge added that due to external factors caused by the pandemic, even though Cambodia has already reopened the country, the return of foreign investors remains...
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