Prime Minister Affirms Phnom Penh International Airport Will Remain State Property

In a significant announcement, Samdech Prime Minister Hun Sen confirmed that Phnom Penh International Airport, also known as Pochentong Airport, will remain under government ownership and will not be sold to private individuals. This declaration was made during his address at the 80th anniversary celebration of the Cambodian National Police on 16 May 2025. The Prime Minister addressed recent ru...

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Ministry of Tourism to Transform Birthplace of Samdech Techo Hun Sen into Historical Site

The Ministry of Tourism is set to embark on an ambitious project to convert the birthplace of Samdech Techo Hun Sen into a historical site. This initiative aims to preserve the legacy of the former Prime Minister for future generations and has garnered strong support from Samdech Men Sam An, the King's Personal Advisor. During a visit to Peam Krao village in the Peam Koh Sna commune of Stung Tr...

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The Government Decides to Plant Large Trees as a Border Around Tonle Sap Lake in 3rd Zone

In a significant move for environmental conservation, the government has announced plans to plant watershed trees as border belts between the boundary markers in the 3rd Zone around Tonle Sap Lake. This initiative, detailed in Letter No. 696 SJKH dated 25 April 2025, from the Council of Ministers, represents a collaborative effort involving the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, relevant...

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Government and Private Sector Unite for Affordable Housing Initiative in Cambodia

In a pivotal move to enhance the affordable housing landscape in Cambodia, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has forged a partnership with AGENT21 GLOBAL. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on April 24, 2025, to advance affordable housing development projects catering to low- and middle-income families across 25 provinces and cities. The formal agreement was...

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Government Extends Tax Incentives for Stalled Projects in Sihanoukville Until 2028  

In a significant move to rejuvenate its construction sector, the Ministry of Economy and Finance announced today the continuation of additional tax incentives for stalled building projects in Sihanoukville. This initiative, aimed at developments underway since 2016, will remain in effect until the end of 2028. According to an official notice, the Royal Government's decision extends property tax...

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Thailand Eases Loan-to-Value Rules to 100%, to  Jumpstart USD 486 Billion Debt-Laden Property Sector

Thailand’s central bank has announced a major relaxation of mortgage lending rules, raising the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio to 100% for all housing contracts beginning May 2025 through June 2026—an aggressive intervention aimed at reviving the nation’s sluggish real estate sector, which continues to reel from oversupply, weak demand, and soaring household debt, according to World. thaipbs, published...

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Kampong Speu Province Completes Comprehensive Land Survey

  The Government of Cambodia has officially announced the successful completion of a systematic land survey in Kampong Speu province, which has surveyed a total of 1,088,095 parcels of land. This significant milestone was celebrated during a ceremony chaired by His Excellency, Deputy Prime Minister Hun Many and His Excellency, Deputy Prime Minister Say Sam Al. The systematic survey, con...

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Malaysia Bets on USD 250 Million Deal to Train 10K Semiconductor Specialists to Spark Homegrown Chip Design Revolution

Malaysia has sealed a landmark USD 250 million semiconductor partnership with UK-based Arm Holdings, granting the Southeast Asian nation access to Arm’s advanced intellectual property as it aims to shift from a manufacturing-based economy to a high-value design and innovation hub in the global chip supply chain. The agreement, formally signed on 5 March 2025 in Kuala Lumpur by Prime Minister Anwar...

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Sihanoukville Boosts Economic Growth with Special Incentives for 18 Projects

In a strategic move to enhance economic growth, the Investment Promotion Team in Sihanoukville has announced special incentives for a total of 18 stalled and new projects, amounting to an impressive USD 205 million. This initiative was shared on the team's official Facebook page, signalling a robust commitment to revitalising the region’s economy. Among the initiatives, five involve stalled bui...

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Cambodia Gov’t Sets Tour Packages for Khnang Phsa Mountain

  The Cambodian government, through the Ministry of Tourism, is set to introduce special tour packages aimed at boosting tourism at Khnang Phsa Mountain. Minister of Tourism HE Huot Hak announced this initiative during a recent visit to the tourist area in Kampong Speu province. Khnang Phsa Mountain, known for its stunning natural landscapes, connects the provinces of Kampong Speu, Koh ...

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