Hitachi Targets Southeast Asia Rail Market with $1.6 Billion Acquisition
Hitachi aims to expand its presence in Southeast Asia’s railway market following its $1.6 billion acquisition of Thales Group’s rail signal business on 31 May 2024, as China remains a dominant infrastructure supplier. This move enhances Hitachi’s ability to provide integrated railway solutions in Singapore and Malaysia. The announcement was made during a media roundtable […]
CAIC Secures 12-Year Deal with French Firm for Duty-Free Retail at Techo International Airport
CAIC has signed a 12-year contract with French company Lagardère Travel Retail SAS and local partner HSC Group to operate duty-free goods, essential travel equipment, and catering services at Techo International Airport. The National Television of Cambodia reported this significant development on 26 June 2024. Séverine Lanthier, Executive Director for Asia and Strategy and Development […]
In four years, 36k Businesses Registered on Cambodia’s OBRP with Real Estate and Construction Leading the Way
Since the launch of Cambodia’s Online Business Registration Platform (OBRP) four years ago, 36,509 companies have registered, with the real estate sector leading the way. As of 15 June 2024, the businesses registered under this system boast a total investment capital of $11.13 billion, with the construction and real estate sectors contributing $1.18 billion and […]
750k SMEs in Cambodia Key Driver of Economic Growth, Contributing 63% to GDP and Employing Over 70% of Workforce
Cambodia has more than 750,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which play a pivotal role in the nation’s economy, contributing 63% to the gross domestic product (GDP) and employing more than 70% of the workforce. This significant contribution was highlighted by Samdech Hun Manet, PM of Cambodia, in his message on the occasion of the […]
Vietnam’s Trade Ministry Requests PM’s Approval on Cambodian Sand Imports to Address 2.3 Million m3 Demand
The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed to Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính to import construction sand from Cambodia to address the country’s annual demand of 2.3 million cubic meters. This recommendation follows a feasibility study indicating Cambodia’s ability to supply sand for Vietnam’s long-term construction needs, as reported by Vietnamnews.vn on 24 […]
Cambodia & Singapore Launch FTC to Boost Cross-Border Financial Services
Cambodia and Singapore have launched the Financial Transparency Corridor (FTC) project to facilitate financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in both countries. The initiative, announced by the National Bank of Cambodia on 18 June 2024, aims to enhance bilateral trade and investment activities by streamlining cross-border financial services. The FTC serves as a digital […]