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Legal Distancing Between Buildings & Pavements Based on Construction Types
- 11 October 2021
By law, all constructions with access roads adjacent to expressways, national or provincial roads are required to spare distance from the construction to the pavement to a certain extent, depending on the size and type of construction. According to the Road Law 2014, a spare distance between the buildings and the pavement is determined as follows: 1. Construction of buildings such as gas sta...
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Cambodia, Thailand to Temporarily Open New Stueng Bat-Ban Nong Ian Checkpoint Soon
- 11 October 2021
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to temporarily open the new Stung Bot- Ban Nong Ian border checkpoint soon connecting Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province to Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province. According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport' spokesman HE Vasim Sorya on 11 October, the plan to open this checkpoint is to boost trade between the two countries, through which only containers tru...
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Over 2,900 Construction Projects Worth US$3.8 billion Approved in First 8 Months
- 11 October 2021
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has approved a total of 2,901 construction projects during the first eight months of 2021, a 449-project drop compared to the same period last year. According to a report by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the total investment value of the aforementioned projects was US$3,843 million, also down by 24.4% year on year. Among...
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Taiwan to Assist in Modernising Cambodia’s Construction Sector Through Latest Innovations
- 9 October 2021
Taiwan’s Commerce Development Research Institute (CDRI), an institute funded by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, has unveiled plans to enter Cambodia’s construction market through its renowned Wow! Taiwan campaign. This large-scale marketing program intends to help connect Taiwanese businesses to local ones, as well as to assist in bringing products, technologies, and innovative services ...
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What Type of Constructions Does Not a Permit?
- 8 October 2021
After the implementation of the Construction Law in 2019, almost all kinds of construction or demolition works must request a permit or permission from the competent authorities to ensure safety and public order. However, according to Sub-Decree No. 224 on the construction permit, there are some exceptions as follow: • Ground floor construction with a total floor area of less than or equal t...
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Understanding the Legal Ratio Between Building Height & Land Size
- 7 October 2021
Most people may mistakenly think that if they own a plot of land, they can construct a house or a building as high as they want if the structures remain within their land border. However, doing so is illegal by law. The number of floors allowed for one building is dependent on the size of the land plot owned. Sub-Decree No. 42 on the Urban Planning of the Capital, Cities and Towns, dated April ...
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Crucial Legal Documents Required Before Applying for Construction Permit
- 6 October 2021
To apply for a construction permit, there are several necessary documents required such as architectural design, master plan, and a land title deed, among others. However, there are three types of crucial contracts that the owner or real estate developer must sign in front of competent authorities before obtaining the construction permit. 1. Construction Contract This contract is different fro...
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Netherlands Unveils Solar Powered Self-Sustaining Mobile Home
- 5 October 2021
The Netherlands has unveiled an innovation of the first solar-powered mobile home, called Stella Vita, reported GCR. The innovation was developed by the Eindhoven University of Technology, which they dubbed a “self-sustaining house on wheels”. Stella Vita can generate solar energy independent of charging stations while allowing passengers to shower, watch TV, charge their laptops and make co...
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Taiwanese Firms Seek Distribution Partners for Innovative Construction Products in Cambodia
- 4 October 2021
Taiwan’s Commerce Development Research Institute (CDRI), an institute funded by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, is seeking business partners in Cambodia to import and distribute a wide range of high-quality innovative construction products and services from Taiwan to Cambodia. Seeking business partners and distributors in Cambodia is part of Wow! Taiwan, a CDRI overseas marketing campaig...
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Impacts of China’s Evergrande Crisis on Cambodia’s Property Market
- 2 October 2021
Since one of China’s largest property developers Evergrande Group is facing a financial crisis, many analysts have been calculating the impacts not only within China itself but also other foreign countries dependent on Chinese investment. Cambodia is among those whose property market is largely reliant on Chinese investment. Will the Evergrande incident burst the property bubble in Cambodia? ...
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Chip Mong Land Showcases Features of its First Serviced Apartment Granferte
- 2 October 2021
Advertorial Granferte Phnom Penh is a spacious 13-storey serviced apartment located in Toul Kork district of Phnom Penh, and the first serviced apartment operated by Chip Mong Land, one of the leading real estate developers in Cambodia. Granferte Phnom Penh is built to provide a comfortable and modern living experience to residents, with a prime location at the corner of Street 331 and Stree...
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Gov’t Issues New Regulations for Borey Owners Regarding Cell Towers & Cable Networks
- 1 October 2021
The Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) has urged all borey owners to closely monitor requests from private firms to build cell towers, signal boosters, optic cable networks, and other telecommunications infrastructures in any borey, as those activities are harmful to residents if done improperly. According to the TRC announcement on 30 September, this new order has been issued after...
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