Cambodia’s Business Landscape Faces Dual Trends: Drop in New Registrations 17%, Surge in Eliminations 32%
Cambodia’s entrepreneurial environment is undergoing a marked shift, with the Ministry of Commerce reporting 9,530 new company registrations in 11 months of 2024. This figure represents a decline of 17.17% compared to the same period last year, highlighting growing challenges in the business sector. Concurrently, company eliminations surged by 32.78%, totalling 1,284 businesses removed from […]
France’s USD 192.2 Million Boost for Cambodia’s Water Infrastructure Sets a New Benchmark
The French government has pledged a remarkable USD 192.2 million to transform Cambodia’s water infrastructure, focusing on two major projects: the rehabilitation of the Stung Svay Chek reservoir and the third phase of the Bak Kheng water treatment plant. This monumental agreement was formalised on 18 December 2024 by Cambodia’s Minister of Economy and Finance, […]
Cambodia Raises USD 70 Million Through Government Bonds in Nine Months of 2024
In nine months, the Cambodian government raised approximately USD 70 million through the sale of government bonds to domestic investors in the first nine months of 2024. This achievement, which represents 65% of the legally allowed issuance limit of 440 billion riels, underscores the country’s commitment to strengthening its domestic funding mechanisms and reducing reliance […]
Japan Commits USD 900K to Restore Bayon Temple, Enhancing Cambodia’s Cultural Legacy
To boost Cambodia’s cultural heritage preservation efforts, the Japanese government has pledged an additional grant of USD 900K for the Bayon Temple Preservation and Restoration Project. This funding will support a vital three-year initiative, running from 2025 to 2028, aimed at revitalising the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site. The announcement was made on 13 December […]
Hong Kong and Macau Plan Electric Motorcycle Assembly Plant in Cambodia, Boosting Green Transport Future
Investors from Hong Kong and Macau, China, have announced plans to establish an electric motorcycle assembly plant in Cambodia, a move poised to accelerate the country’s transition to eco-friendly transportation. The ambitious project was unveiled during a meeting on 13 December 2024 between HE Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Committee, and Mr […]
Cambodia Faces Mounting Debt Challenges in the Real Estate Sector
The real estate sector in Cambodia is grappling with mounting financial concerns, as total housing debt nears USD 1 billion, according to insights shared during the recent roundtable discussion, The Debt Situation in Cambodia, organised by the Real Estate and Mortgage Regulatory Authority. Mr Chou Vannak, Director General of the authority, revealed that homebuyers owe […]