Cambodia Legal & Tax Updates During the COVID-19 Crisis

On 23 December 2020, the Royal Government of Cambodia (“RGC”) issued a press release and rolled out ‘Round 7’ of measures aimed at mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 on businesses and workers in Cambodia. The RGC in their press release noted the positive update with respect to the development of a COVID-19 vaccine and the...

This edition of our Q&A series focuses on real estate financing and loan securitization issues in Cambodia. Given the continuing uncertainty and economic disruption caused by COVID-19 worldwide, investors are increasingly concerned about their ability to secure, dispose or otherwise transfer assets that are often now subject to revamped or revised local rules and regulations....

Watch our latest video to gain a clearer view on downsizing options available for employers and human resources departments during the time of COVID-19 in Cambodia. Our expert, Alex Larkin (DFDL Cambodia Corporate & Commercial Practice Senior Consultant), shares his insights, practical steps and considerations when implementing mutual termination, re-deployment, collective termination and individual termination...

Watch our latest video to gain a clearer view on restructuring options available for employers and human resources departments during the time of COVID-19 in Cambodia. Our expert Alex Larkin (DFDL Cambodia Corporate & Commercial Practice Senior Consultant), shares his insights, practical steps and considerations when implementing leave arrangements, salary reductions and shortened working hours...

On 30 September 2020, the Royal Government of Cambodia (“RGC”) issued a press release and rolled out ‘Round 6’ of measures aimed at mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 on businesses and workers in Cambodia. These represent a combination of new and existing measures (that have been extended). In addition to providing relief to businesses and...

On 31 July 2020, the Royal Government of Cambodia (“RGC”) issued a press release and rolled out ‘Round 5’ of measures aimed at mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 on businesses and workers in Cambodia. These represent a combination of new and existing measures (that have been extended) already in place. In addition to providing relief...

This publication is part of our series focusing on Corporate Insolvency Regime in consideration of the COVID-19 outbreak in Southeast Asian countries. Last month, DFDL published the first series (link here) of tailor-made FAQ on restructuring and insolvency regime that businesses and stakeholders need to keep track of in Myanmar, Philippines, and Thailand. The purpose...

For the aviation sector, the first half of 2020 has sadly been defined by the many challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in operational and economic disruption across the globe. Now six months in, the industry is taking stock, adapting strategies and mapping out future plans for business post COVID-19. Aviation’s emergence from...

Earlier this month, the DFDL Employment & Labour Team organized a well-attended webinar on Workforce Restructuring in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand & Vietnam. Our experts shared their insights with the audience on ways to minimize COVID-19 related labour challenges in compliance with local law as well as practical steps and considerations when implementing options...

Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (“MLVT”) Notification No. 018/20 dated 02 June 2020 on the Delay of Payment of Back Pay of Seniority Payment Prior to 2019 and New Seniority Payment for 2020 (“Notification”) Based on the Notification, following the Press Release on Instruction of the Royal Government on Further Measures to Help the...