What Type of Constructions Does Not a Permit?

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 […]

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Understanding the Legal Ratio Between Building Height & Land Size

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 […]

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Crucial Legal Documents Required Before Applying for Construction Permit

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 […]

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Cambodia Earns Over US$2m from Agro-Industrial Land Concessions 

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries as of August 2022 has given over 229 agro-industrial concessional land plots to the private sector, or equivalent to over 1.1 million hectares. The figure was shown by HE Veng Sakhorn, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries on 25 August. Among them, 72 private firms have paid over […]

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Construction of ADB-funded 11km Beachfront Road in Kep to Start in November

The construction of the ADB-funded 11km beachfront road is scheduled to begin this upcoming November, according to the final decision between the Kep provincial administration and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on 30 September. This road will start from Kep city and stretch along the beach all the way to Angkol beach. With an estimated […]

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Construction of New Offshore Koh Tonsay Tourism Port to Begin by Mid-October

A new Koh Tonsay Tourism Port located on the Koh Tonsay Island, 4km offshore of Kep province’s mainland, is set to begin construction on 16 October and is expected to take 15 months to complete. The construction timeline was set during the meeting on Thursday 30 September between the Kep provincial administration, the Ministry of […]

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MPWT Requests the US to Provide Technical Support & Invest More in Infrastructure Sector

The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has requested the United States to assist in three major areas to help enhance the infrastructure sector in Cambodia. The proposal was made during a meeting between HE Sun Chanthol and US Ambassador to Cambodia HE Patrick Murphy on 29 September. HE Sun Chanthol urged […]

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Four Regions in Kep Province Selected as Main Development Zones in 2021-2035 Masterplan

The draft of the Kep Tourism Development Masterplan for 2021-2035 is currently under discussion as four major areas have been selected as strategic development poles, including the old Kep town, Angkol beach area, the Phnom Voar zone, and offshore islands zone. The draft master plan was discussed at a meeting on 29 September under the […]

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Oil on MT Strovolos Belongs to Cambodia, not KrisEnergy or Others, says Mines Ministry

The Ministry of Mines and Energy claims that all the crude oil on board the MT Strovolos legally belongs to the Kingdom of Cambodia at all times and does not belong to any parties, stating that all parties must stop making demands and return the oil to Cambodia. The claim is in response to a […]

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Solar Components & Bag Factories Worth Over US$33m Approved for PP and K. Speu

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has issued permits to two private firms to invest US$33.1 million for setting up two factories in Kampong Speu and Phnom Penh. According to a CDC announcement on 30 September, the two companies include Xin Xingle Leather Products Co., Ltd., which will invest US$3.1 million to set […]

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