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ខ្មែរ Policy and Strategy
Cambodian Government Set to Launch Incentive Policy for Domestic Assembly Production
- 19 March 2025
The Government of Cambodia is on the verge of introducing a ground-breaking incentive policy to boost domestic assembly production and significantly reduce imports. Prime Minister Hun Manet announced this initiative during the 2nd annual conference of the Cambodian Oknha Association, where he outlined the government's 2025 economic plans. The forthcoming policy is designed to encourage private ...
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Government Unveils 7 Key Measures to Combat Public Water Pollution
- 18 March 2025
The Cambodian government has announced a strategy to combat public water pollution, detailing seven key measures to protect water resources. The new circular emphasises the importance of water quality for citizens' health and urges businesses and property developers to install automatic liquid waste discharge monitoring devices. Key measures include: Waste Treatment Systems: Factories must...
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Council for the Development of Cambodia Empowers Subnational Investment Committees
- 14 March 2025
In a significant move to streamline investment processes, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has announced the delegation of authority to capital and provincial investment subcommittees to register investment projects under the Cambodian Investment Project Management System (cdcIPM). This initiative is set to take effect in the third quarter of 2025. On 7 March, the CDC’s expert ...
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Gov’t Introduces Measures to Enhance Water Management in Cambodia’s Agriculture Sector
- 14 March 2025
In a concerted effort to tackle the pressing challenges in water resources management, the Economic and Financial Policy Committee of Cambodia convened on 5 March 2025. The committee unveiled a comprehensive plan comprising three key measures to improve water management within the country’s water and agriculture sectors. During the meeting, members deliberated on the critical issues surrounding...
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Cambodian Government Extends Property Tax Exemptions for New Cities & Agricultural Land
- 11 March 2025
In a significant move to support economic growth and agriculture, the Cambodian government has announced the extension of property tax exemptions and reductions for specific areas across the country. According to Letter No. 6402 from the General Department of Taxation, property tax exemptions will apply to newly established cities and unused agricultural land exceeding 5 hectares until the end of ...
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Sihanoukville Sees Investment Surge: State Incentives Revive Stalled Projects
- 1 March 2025
Sihanoukville Province is rejuvenating its investment climate with special incentives for 269 stalled projects, totalling around USD 6.669 billion. This move is set to boost local business activities. During their recent meeting on 25 February, the Investment Promotion Working Group announced additional incentives for 14 more projects this month, demonstrating their dedication to enhancing inve...
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Cambodia Implements EURO 5 Fuel Standards to Combat Air Pollution
- 27 February 2025
In a significant move to tackle air pollution, the Royal Government of Cambodia has announced the implementation of EURO 5 fuel standards, set to take effect in 2025. This initiative aims to enhance air quality and protect public health by regulating fuel emissions. According to the official announcement, two key decisions have been made: the immediate implementation of EURO 5 standards for die...
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Cambodia Government Facilitates Import Exemptions for Construction Projects
- 22 February 2025
In a significant move to boost investment in the construction sector, the Cambodian government has announced a new procedure to exempt imports of construction materials from customs duties, special taxes, and state-paid value-added tax. This initiative targets investment projects registered with the Capital-Provincial Investment Subcommittee and is detailed in Inter-Ministerial Prakas No. 070 MEF....
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Ministry of Public Works and UN Unite to Halve Road Traffic Accidents in Cambodia by 2030
- 20 February 2025
In a significant effort to improve road safety, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Cambodia has partnered with the United Nations (UN) to achieve an ambitious goal: reducing road traffic fatalities and injuries by 50% by the year 2030. This partnership was formalised during a high-level meeting between HE Peng Purna, Minister of Public Works, and Jean Todt, the UN Secretary-General’s...
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Cambodian Government Collaborates with Private Companies to Strengthen Railway Infrastructure
- 19 February 2025
The Royal Government of Cambodia, through the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, has decided to sign a Framework Agreement with Royal Railway PLC (RRPLC) to jointly enhance and develop Cambodia’s railway system. The signing ceremony took place on February 13, 2025, with Mr Peng Po Nea, Minister of Public Works and Transport, and Oknha Kith Meng, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Royal ...
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