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ខ្មែរ Policy and Strategy
Gov’t Plans New Financing Program for Hotel Businesses to Renovate Their Venues
- 14 December 2021
The Ministry of Economy and Finance plans to provide additional financing packages to tourism and hotel operators so that they can use the capital to rehabilitate, renovate or expand their venues during the reopening period. Speaking at a press conference on 14 December, HE Phan Phalla, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, stated that the financial assistance will be provi...
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Affordable Housing Projects to Gain More Momentum in 2022, says Expert
- 14 December 2021
Real estate expert and President of KW Cambodia Dr Kim Heang has projected that the borey market will remain strong in 2022 and at least for the next 5-10 years, citing low to mid-range types will be in high demand . Dr Kim Heang said boreys that are in strong demand will be those priced from US$50,000 to US$100,000. “A large proportion of the Cambodian population are those with low and midd...
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EU Launches €300bn Infrastructure Funding Scheme Countering China’s BRI
- 8 December 2021
The European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy recently launched a new €300 billion global infrastructure funding program called the Global Gateway, aiming to boost recovery in low and middle-income countries as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Announced on 1 December, the scheme will focus on funding projects in various sect...
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Real Estate Developers Set Plans for Post-Pandemic Expansions
- 3 December 2021
By Eric Wong Chon Lap Almost two years into the pandemic, although some real estate companies are still struggling to survive, or to be remain competitive in the market, major real estate developers and players have been able to quickly adapt to the unexpected situation, capitalizing on the diverse income stream they have built. Some developers have even utilized this pandemic as opportunities ...
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PM Embraces “Khmer Can Do It” Motto: Cambodia Puts Best Effort to Self-Finance Infrastructure Projects
- 1 December 2021
Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has proudly embraced the “Khmer Can Do It” slogan, stating Cambodia will put its best effort to self-finance and build its own infrastructure development projects if possible, aiming to reduce reliance on FDI or development partners. PM Hun Sen made the remarks during the site visit to various infrastructure developments in Sihanoukville on 01 December. ...
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PM Orders Immediate Seizure of Illegally Owned Land Around Tonle Sap
- 29 November 2021
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has ordered an immediate seizure of all the illegally owned mangrove forest land in the Tonle Sap region from encroachers regardless of their social status, while a special working group has also been established to investigate and tackle the issues. Samdech Hun Sen stated in a voice message that the seizure must be done at all costs no matter how much criticism t...
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Land Registration Campaign in Kampot Over 70% Complete
- 26 November 2021
To date, the land registration mission in Kampot province is over 70% complete, as land plots in 358 villages have been registered and got their title deeds issued. The data was unveiled during a site inspection of Kampot Governor HE Mao Thonin to the Banteay Meas village in Banteay Meas district on Thursday 25 November. HE Mao Thonin said that since the start of the implementation in Octobe...
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Gov’t to Spend US$2.3bn on Infrastructure Development; 100 bridges to be Built
- 23 November 2021
Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has announced that Cambodia plans to spend over US$2.3 billion of the national budget to develop infrastructure nationwide and at least US$100 million will be used to build hundreds of bridges across small rivers and water streams. PM Hun Sen made the remarks during the inauguration ceremony of the Cambodia-China Friendship Stueng Trang-Krouch Chmar Bridg...
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PM Hun Sen Urges G7 Countries to Invest in Cambodia’s Infrastructure Through its B3W
- 23 November 2021
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has strongly welcomed and urged the G7 countries to invest in building more infrastructure in Cambodia, especially through its newly-announced Build Back Better World (B3W) initiative. PM Hun Sen made this remark during the inauguration of the Cambodia-China Friendship Bridge Stung Trang-Krouch Chhmar and the groundbreaking ceremony of NR71C on 23 November. The...
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ADB Provides US$180-million Loan for Infrastructure Development in Three Cambodian Cities
- 22 November 2021
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$180-million loan to help three cities in Cambodia improve urban infrastructure and boost economic competitiveness. The Livable Cities Investment Project will help more than 140,000 residents in Bavet, Kampot, and Poipet access better wastewater and solid waste management services, according to a press release issued on 19 November. The proje...
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