Thailand Eases Loan-to-Value Rules to 100%, to Jumpstart USD 486 Billion Debt-Laden Property Sector
Thailand’s central bank has announced a major relaxation of mortgage lending rules, raising the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio to 100% for all housing contracts beginning May 2025 through June 2026—an aggressive intervention aimed at reviving the nation’s sluggish real estate sector, which continues to reel from oversupply, weak demand, and soaring household debt, according to World. […]
Kampong Speu Province Completes Comprehensive Land Survey
The Government of Cambodia has officially announced the successful completion of a systematic land survey in Kampong Speu province, which has surveyed a total of 1,088,095 parcels of land. This significant milestone was celebrated during a ceremony chaired by His Excellency, Deputy Prime Minister Hun Many and His Excellency, Deputy Prime Minister Say Sam […]
AEON Breaks Ground on USD 46 Million Shopping Mall in Vietnam
In a strategic move amidst the global economic downturn, Japanese retail giant AEON is strengthening its presence in Vietnam with the groundbreaking of a new shopping mall. On April 19, 2025, AEON Vietnam commenced construction on the AEON HAI DUONG shopping mall in Hai Duong province, located just north of Hanoi. The project has […]
Kampong Thom Province’s Kampong Kor Dam Project Reaches 70% Completion
The Kampong Kor Dam Development Project, along with the Stung Thap Dam Canal, is making significant progress, with construction now approximately 70% complete, as reported by the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology. His Excellency Chan Sinat, Secretary of State for the Ministry, recently led a working group to evaluate the site and assess the […]
Cambodia Set to Welcome New State-of-the-Art Hospital Worth Over USD 300 Million
Cambodia is poised to enhance its healthcare sector with the upcoming launch of a cutting-edge hospital, projected to cost USD 300 million. Several influential tycoons signed A memorandum of understanding on April 21, 2025, signaling a significant advancement in the country’s medical infrastructure. This initiative will deliver world-class medical services directly to the Cambodian […]
US Car Assembly Plant Inaugurated in Pursat Province
The new Ford car assembly plant, operated by RMA CAMBODIA, officially opened its doors in Krakor district, Pursat province, during a ceremony chaired by Prime Minister Hun Manet. This significant investment saw the company’s financial commitment expand from USD 21 million to USD 26.8 million, and the factory’s construction area increased from 5 hectares […]