ADB projects Cambodia’s economic growth at 5.3% in 2022, and 6.5% in 2023

The Cambodian economy is projected to grow by 5.3% in 2022 and 6.5% in 2023, driven by the increase in exports and inflow of foreign direct investment, according to Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s report on 6 April. Among all, the hospitality sector will see a decent recovery in 2022 but is expected to grow significantly […]

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WB: High Credit in Construction & Real Estate Still Risk for Cambodia’s Financial Stability

High credit growth in the construction and real estate sectors remains a key risk to Cambodia’s financial stability despite the 2022 economic growth rate projection of 3.8-4.5%, according to a World Bank report issued on 5 April. As of 2021, credit to construction and real estate activities were accumulatively at US$6.93 billion, or 18% of […]

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WB: Law on Investment, FTA, & RCEP Expected to Attract More Investment in Cambodia

The new Law on Investment, the China and South Korea FTAs, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) are expected to help boost investment and trade in Cambodia in the coming years, according to a World Bank report on Tuesday. RCEP is a mega trade agreement between 10 ASEAN member states and its FTA partners, […]

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Prudential Invests US$5 million in CAIC Guaranteed Bonds

Prudential (Cambodia) Life Assurance PLC has invested US$5 million in guaranteed bonds of the Cambodia Airport Investment Co Ltd (CAIC) for supporting the development of the Techo International Airport. The signing ceremony was held on 5 April by representatives of Prudential (Cambodia) Life Assurance PLC and Prudential (Cambodia) Life Assurance PLC. Guaranteed by OCIC, the […]

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New Public Beach in Kep Province Ready for Tourists

The 2,700-metre-long new public beach in Kep is ready to welcome visitors on New Year’s Day, although works related to tree planting and gardening are not yet complete. HE Som Piseth, Governor of Kep Province, said on 5 April that the work of filling soil and building concrete roads in this beach area is 100% […]

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Korea Eyes Investments in Water Supply, Wastewater Treatment & Recycling Systems in Cambodia

South Korea firm -Techcross Water & Energy – has sought to understand investment opportunities in Cambodia by focusing on the environment, such as water supply, wastewater treatment, and recycling. The information was shared in a meeting between Commerce Minister HE Pan Sorasak and representatives of Korea’s Techcross Water & Energy held in Phnom Penh in […]

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EuroCham Partners with Land Ministry on Urban Planning, Construction & Real Estate

EuroCham Cambodia has entered a partnership with the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) to help Cambodia enhance city planning, law implementation, and the digitalisation of the construction and real estate sectors. The MoU was signed on 1 April by MLMUPC Secretary of State HE Theng Chan-Sangvar, EuroCham Cambodia Chairman Tassilo Brinzer. […]

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Medtecs invests US$3 million in new PP airport development through guaranteed bond

Medtecs International Corporation Limited (Medtecs) has invested US$3 million in the guaranteed bond of the Cambodia Airport Investment Co Ltd (CAIC) contributing to the development of the Techo International Airport. The agreement was signed on 4 April between Medtecs’s founder and Chairman Mr Clement Yang and CAIC Director Mr Charles Vann, under the witness of […]

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PM urge Siem Reap authority to focus on infrastructure development in Run Ta Ek area

Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has urged the Siem Reap provincial authorities to continue developing more infrastructure in the Ron Ta Ek residential area of Banteay Srei district to facilitate the livelihood of people affected by the 38-road and relocated there. PM Hun Sen said during the inauguration ceremony of the 38-road project on 4 […]

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SHV & Poipet Railways to be Upgraded to High-Speed System, More Lines Under Study: PM

Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has urged the Minister of Public Works and Transport to speed up the progress of seeking development partners or private firms to upgrade two existing railway lines into high-speed routes. PM Hun Sen said on 4 April that the government is planning to develop the Phnom Penh-Popiet and Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville […]

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PM Tells Real Estate Developers in SR to Embrace Cultural Value, Not Only Profit

Prime Minister Hun Sen has told all real estate investors who wish to or are currently investing in Siem Reap to embrace the common interests and cultural values of Angkor park rather than focusing solely on profit. Said during the inauguration ceremony of 38 roads in Siem Reap on 4 April, PM Hun Sen used […]

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PM Hun Sen Expects New Siem Reap Airport to Go Online by 2023 Despite Slow Progress

Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has placed high hopes on the Angkor Siem Reap International Airport being completed and operational by late 2023, despite the fact that the current progress of the construction is only at 22% completion. The remarks were made on 3 April during the site inspection of the airport with relevant officers. […]

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