Construction Focus
Why Cambodia could be the ‘Asian Tiger of the 21st Century?
Chinese and American analysts have forecasted that Cambodia could have a chance to become the “tiger of Asia of the 21st century” in the near future, after the end COVID-19 pandemic and global uncertainty. The forecast was made by the President of the American Chamber of Commerce and Group CEO of Cambodian Investment Management Holdings […]
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NBC Forecasts Cambodia’s Economic Growth at 5.3% in 2022
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has projected that Cambodia’s economic growth in 2022 will be at 5.3% which is higher than the previously estimated rate of just 3%. The growth is due to the global economic recovery and the rapid resumption of economic activity, which will be supported by the garment sector, tourism, agriculture, […]
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SSEZ Import & Export Value in H1 at US$1.4 billion, Up 28% Y-o-Y
During the first half of 2022, the export and import value at the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) was recorded at US$1.4 billion, an increase of 38% compared to the same period last year. According to SSEZ President Chen Jiangang, his firm is currently expanding e-commerce activities and Silk Road development to attract more technology-related […]
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Cambodia-Vietnam Trade Volume Exceeds US$10 billion
Cambodia has been receiving a large number of Vietnamese investors with trade volume reaching US$10 billion to date, a significant FDI in Cambodia. According to a meeting between PM Samdech Hun Sen and President of the Vietnam Friendship Association Nguyen Thi Thanh on 02 August, trade cooperation between the two countries covers various sectors, especially […]
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Government Signs US$760 million in New Grants & Concessional Loans in H2 2022
The Royal Government of Cambodia has signed new grants and concessional loans totalling approximately US$762 million while financing under the framework for infrastructure development projects and other priority projects totals approximately US$524 million. The new agreements, signed in the first half of 2022, are for the implementation of 18 projects or development programs, according to […]
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Construction of Ring Road 3 Over 76% Complete as of July
Construction of Ring Road 3 around Phnom Penh was 76.87% complete by 25 July 2022, with the completion date delayed to September 2023. The update was provided by Heang Sotheayuth, a spokesman for the Minister of Public Works and Transport on 01 August. With ground broken in January 2019, Ring Road 3 has a total […]
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US$1.5bn Kampot Port Listed as Largest Port Project Initiated Globally in Q2 2022
The newly announced US$1.5 billion international port in Kampot province has become the largest port project initiated globally in Q2 2022, according to GlobalData. In 2022, there are five giant port projects, of which the Cambodian port ranks first. The 5 port projects are as: Kampot Logistics & Multipurpose Port– US$ 1.5 billion With a […]
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Cambodia Imports US$1.27 billion in Construction Materials in H1 2022
Imports of raw materials and construction materials to Cambodia were valued at US$1.27 billion in the first half of 2022, an increase of about 10% over the same period last year. A National Bank of Cambodia report showed that the import of construction materials ranks third after the import of raw materials for garments and […]
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India Provides Loan of Over US$35 Million to Develop Stueng Svahab Reservoir in Kampong Speu
The Republic of India has provided approximately US$36.92 million in loans for the implementation of the five-year Stueng Svahap Water Resources in Kampong Speu, according to a Kick-off Meeting on 30 June 2022. The meeting reviewed and discussed the five-year WAPCOS-PMC project management action plan, including: Preparation of a DPR detailed study report. Engineering procurement […]
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Credit to Construction & Real Estate Sector Rises to US$14bn as of H1 2022: NBC
As of June 2022, total loans provided to the private sector reached over US$51.5 billion, a growth of 23.4% year on year. Among all sectors, loans provided to construction and real estate represented 32%, or approximately US$14 billion. According to the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC)’s report published on 25 July, for banking institutions, personal […]
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