Thailand is accelerating major projects to become the largest transportation hub in ASEAN
Thailand is accelerating efforts to become the leading transportation hub in Southeast Asia by developing major infrastructure projects, including cruise ship terminals, a new airport, and flyovers. Deputy Minister of Transport Manaporn Charoensri emphasized the country’s strategic geographic location, which positions it as a central transit point in the region. Key initiatives include constructing three […]
The Ministry of Economy and Finance predicts Cambodia’s economic growth at 6.3 percent in 2025
In a promising forecast for the nation, Cambodia’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has announced projected economic growth of 6.3% for the year 2025. This optimistic outlook, unveiled during a public forum on macroeconomic management and the 2025 budget law, is attributed to robust performance in key sectors, including apparel, textiles, agricultural exports, and services. […]
Cambodia’s Booming Customs Revenue in 2024
In a remarkable display of fiscal growth, the Cambodian government announced on Feb 10th, 2025, that it has successfully collected over USD 2 billion in customs duties for the year 2024, marking an impressive increase of over 13% compared to the previous year. The General Department of Customs and Excise reported that total tax and […]
ASEAN Real Estate Markets Navigate Headwinds as China’s Economy Falters
The USD 722 billion trade relationship between China and ASEAN faces unprecedented pressure as China’s property sector, which accounts for over 25% of its GDP and 70% of household wealth, shows serious signs of distress amid plummeting consumer confidence that reached near-record lows of 86 in July 2024, according to Evrimagaci.org on January 31, 2025. […]
RCEP Agreement Set to Transform China-ASEAN Maritime Trade with Unprecedented Blue Economy Integration
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is poised to revolutionize maritime trade between China and ASEAN, with marine transport currently accounting for 94 percent of China’s foreign trade and over 60 percent of ASEAN’s foreign trade while representing 65 percent of bilateral trade between the two regions in 2023. This landmark development emerges as part […]
Japanese Company Investments Boosts Cambodia’s Electronics Sector
In a significant move for Cambodia’s burgeoning electronics industry, Minebea (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., a prominent Japanese firm, has announced an additional investment of approximately USD 15 million to further expand its electronic equipment manufacturing operations in the country. The announcement came during a meeting between HE Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Investment Committee of […]