Policy and Strategy
Defence Minister: Demolition of US-funded Defense Facility in Ream Not a Political Gesture
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Samdech Tea Banh clarified that the demolition of a US-funded Defence Facility in Ream last month is for development purpose with no intention to please any countries, according to AFP on 04 October. This explanation was made in response to the rumours claiming the demolition of this US building […]
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Sihanouk Provincial Hall Mulls Giving Land to 53 Koh Rong & Koh Rong Samloem Families
Sihanoukville Provincial Administration is working on the possibility of giving to land to 53 families who have proof of occupying land in Sangkat Koh Rong and Sangkat Koh Rong Samloem Province, according to the administration’s announcement on 19 September. The announcement stated that those 53 families are required to submit the proof or related documents […]
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Does renovating an existing property require a permit?
Before starting any construction project, the project owner must first apply for a construction permit from different authorities depending on the type and size of the project. What about renovate or reconstruct an existing building, does the owner require to ask for a permit? Construction Law in 2019 stated that all renovating or restoring project […]
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Government Extends Property Tax Payment Deadline to 31 October
The Cambodian government has decided to extend the property tax payment deadline to 31 October 2020, according to an official notice from the General Department of Taxation (GDT)’s on 25 September. The deadline was originally set for 30 September. However, since many property owners have yet to pay their tax, the GDT decided to extend […]
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Thailand Leads ASEAN Smart Cities Initiative
At the ASEAN 2019 Summit prior to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, member nations discussed harnessing technology to achieve sustainable security and development and boost connectivity and cooperation. At the summit, Thailand presented the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) initiative with its 4.0 economic blueprint aiming to convert three provinces into smart cities and ultimately […]
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Cambodia Urges US firms to Invest in Infrastructure Development
Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has urged US construction firms to invest in infrastructure development in Cambodia. This proposal was made during an official meeting between HE Sun Chanthol and US Ambassador to Cambodia Patrick Murphy on 11 September. HE Sun Chanthol stated that there are currently many projects under construction, […]
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How Will Capital Gains Tax Affect the Real Estate Market in Cambodia?
Some have claimed that the tax is way too high and is not the right time amid the COVID-19 crisis. Others have said it is an effective way to control unregulated inflated property transactions and increase state revenue.
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Kampot Administration Process Land Acquisition to Long-term Occupants in Bokor National Park
The Kampot Provincial Administration is currently reviewing the applications and will soon gift land to those eligible long occupants in Bokor National Park, according to the work progress meeting on 09 September. Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Environment HE Saut Yea said in the meeting that land ownerships would be granted only to […]
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362 Officials Assigned to Oversee Nationwide Implementation of Construction Law
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has appointed 362 officials to oversee the implementation of the construction law, including inspecting, monitoring, and investigating all construction developments nationwide. The special team, including those from the national and sub-national levels, were appointed following Prakas No 141 dated 04 September 2020. Their tasks are […]
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PM Hun Sen Approves US$150 million Budget for Constructing 38 Roads in Siem Reap
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen approved a US$150-million national budget to develop 38 roads in Siem Reap province on 04 September. With a total length of 98km, the project has been studied by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport for a while. These 38 roads will be interconnected with other main road systems […]
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