National University of Management

Subject: Legal Issues in Tech. Transfer

Topic: Technology Transfer under Sub-Degree No.110

LITT-25-M24

Professor: KONG Phallack

Prepared By Group (3)
1- Mr. Leng Sotheara
2- Mr. Chea Rachana
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“ Content:
1. Summary Of Sub-Decree No. 110
2. Related Technologies
3. Technology Transfer And Related Laws
4. Pros And Cons of Satellite Technology Transfer
5. Mechanism To Promote Satellite Tech. Transfer To Cambodia
6. Conclusion

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 - Sub-Decree No. 110 of the Royal Government of Cambodia was signed into force on
July 21, 2017.
- This sub-decree consists of 10 chapters, 38 articles, 11-word technical terms, and 3
Posts.
- The scope of this sub-decree defines the procedures and requirements for the right to
operate all ICT services in Cambodia, including mobile phones, internet access, and
data center services.
- To Promote competition, Protect consumers, Encourage investment, and Enhance

1. Summary the use of ICT for development.

- The main ministries and institutions responsible for the implementation of Sub-Decree
110 are: MPTC, TRC, MEF, MOI, MoC, and MoE...
- The main content of this sub-decree is the Definition, Types of ICT services,
Authorization requirements, Monitoring and enforcement, and Fees for authorizations.
- MPTC has the power to monitor the operator at all times without prior notice in case
the operator violates the provisions of the sub-decree.
- The TRC is an independent body that is responsible for investigating complaints and
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2. Related Technologies

1. Technology 4G and 5G​

2. Technology Fiber-Optic
3. Technology Satellite
4. Technology Cloud computing
5. Technology Big data
6. Technology Artificial intelligence (AI)
7. Technology Blockchain
8. Technology Cybersecurity
9. Technology Online learning
10. Technologies Geospatial

To make learning easier in the next step, I would like to

bring up a technology to study, which is satellite technology.

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3. Technology Transfer And Related Laws
- The founder of Satellite Technology is Sergei Korolev, on October 4,
1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first man-made satellite.

- There are many ways to transfer satellite technology to Cambodia. One

of the most common methods is horizontal technology transfer.

- The transfer of satellite technology to Cambodia involves a number of

laws:
• The Intellectual Property Law
• The Investment Law
• The Competition Law
• Paten Law
• The Foreign Investment Law
• The Export and Import Law
• The Technology Transfer Law
• Tax Law
• The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Convention

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 Satellite technology has
revolutionized how we communicate,
connect, and do business across the
globe, making it one of the most critical
V. tools in our modern world. With
advancements in technology, satellite
communication has become faster, more
efficient, and more reliable, but it is not
without its drawbacks. In this article, we’ll
take a closer look at the pros and cons of
satellite communication and how it can
help boost your business.

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- The mechanism to promote the transfer of satellite technology to
Cambodia must be done through:
• Government-to-government cooperation
• Direct investment
• Education and training
• Joint ventures

- The institution that should transfer this satellite technology to

Cambodia is:
• The United States National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA)
• The European Space Agency (ESA)
• The China National Space Administration (CNSA)
• The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

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5. Continue…
- In order to transfer this satellite technology to
Cambodia, the following agreement must be made:
• Bilateral agreements
• Multilateral agreements
• Licensing agreements
• Space Act Agreements (SAAs)
- Incentive mechanism for the transfer of satellite
technology to Cambodia:
• Provide tax breaks
• Facilitate the licensing process
• Waiver of fees for companies
• Provide training to Cambodian engineers
and technicians
- Want to bring transfer this satellite technology to
Cambodia, the Ministry of Institutions, which our
customers:
• Mobile Phone companies
• Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology
• MPTC
• Ministry of National Defense
- In order to transfer this satellite technology to
Cambodia, the following tax policies are required:
• Import duties
• Value-added tax (VAT)
• Corporate income tax
• Withholding tax
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 6. Conclusion

Sub-Decree 110 aims to regulate the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, establish
a new regulatory framework for the ICT sector, including requirements for licensing, registration and operation of
ICT businesses. It also created a new institution, the General Department of ICT, to oversee the ICT sector.

The sub-decree also sets out a number of penalties for non-compliance, including fines and imprisonment,
which could help to improve the security and reliability of ICT services in Cambodia.

The potential benefits of Sub-Decree No. 110: The potential risks of Sub-Decree No. 110:

• Increased security risks

• Increased investment in the ICT sector
• Environmental impact
• Improved access to ICT services
• Disputes over the use of space
• Increased economic growth
• Increased cost of doing business
• Enhanced disaster management
• Negative impact on the free flow of
• Promoted scientific research
information
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Thank You!

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