Dubai Issues Golden Visa: A luxury House Costs US$24Mil but Still Cheap for Chinese Buyers
Dubai’s Booming Market and Golden Visa Scheme Lure Investors from Mainland China and Hong Kong Fueled by a thriving real estate market and a fast-track residency program, Dubai is rapidly becoming a top destination for property investors from mainland China and Hong Kong, according to industry experts. This shift in investor focus comes after years […]
SHV Autonomous Port Generates Over US$35m in Four Months, Up 24%
In the first four months of 2024, Sihanoukville Autonomous Port earned over US$35 million from its import and export operations, handling more than 3 million tons of goods. This marks a significant 24.40% revenue increase compared to the same period in 2023. This data was reported by Mr. Thai Rithy, Deputy Director General of Sihanoukville […]
Beijing Invests US$42bn to Revive Struggling Real Estate Sector, but Analysts Warn Insufficient
In a bold move to stabilise the struggling property market, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) is establishing a nationwide program offering a staggering 300 billion yuan (US$41.5 billion) in loans, as reported by CNN, 17 May 2024. Industry experts estimate this initial injection could ultimately translate into 500 billion yuan (US$69 billion) worth of […]
CDC Encourages Chinese Firms to Invest in Domestic Raw Material Production, Aiming to Boost Self-Sufficiency in Cambodia
In a bid to reduce reliance on imports, Cambodia’s Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) is actively courting Chinese investment in domestic raw material production, according to a meeting held on 15 May 2024. Secretary General of the Board of Investment of Cambodia, HE Chea Vuthy, met with a delegation from China’s Zhejiang Construction […]
A New Frontier for Conservation: US$520k Canal Project to Shield Techo Sen Russey Trep National Park
In a significant conservation effort, the Royal Academy of Cambodia unveiled plans on 5 May 2024 for the construction of a 52-kilometre-long canal to safeguard the expansive Techo Sen Russey Trep National Park. Spanning 6 metres in width and 2.5 metres in depth, this ambitious US$520,000 project aims to encircle and protect over 10,000 hectares […]
Cambodia Attracts Nearly US$20bn in Industrial Investments in Q1-2024
In a remarkable surge of industrial investment, Cambodia has secured close to US$20 billion in industry-related investments during the first quarter of 2024, marking a substantial increase of 13.55% compared to the same period in 2023. This significant milestone was announced by HE Hem Vandy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, during the official […]