Property Focus
Economists Project China’s Economic Landscape in 2024 to Fall to 4.6%
As China’s economic trajectory undergoes shifts, economists anticipate a moderated growth of 4.6% in 2024, following an anticipated 5.2% expansion this year. This projection comes against the backdrop of a sluggish real estate market and tepid consumption. With 23 experts expecting this year’s growth to align closely with Beijing’s target of approximately 5%. According to […]
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Gov’t Allocates 6 Hectares of Land in South Phnom Penh to Two Tycoons for Visionary Development
The Cambodian government has granted an expansive parcel of land, spanning nearly 6 hectares, in the burgeoning south of Phnom Penh to two distinguished tycoons. Sub-Decree No. 262, issued on August 15, 2023, paves the way for a visionary development that promises to redefine luxury living and contribute to the city’s urban evolution. The designated […]
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CBRE’s Head of Research Hints Real Estate Market Recovery Time
Investment caution is rippling through the Asia-Pacific real estate market, from Singapore to South Korea, as investors tread carefully amidst concerns over rising interest rates and geopolitical instability. Market data from JLL, a leading commercial real estate and investment management company, reveals a 22% year-on-year decline in commercial real estate investment activity in the Asia-Pacific […]
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Cambodia’s Tourism Soars: Nearly Half a Million Chinese Tourists in 2023
In a remarkable surge for Cambodia’s tourism sector, the first 11 months of 2023 witnessed an influx of 498,250 Chinese tourists, constituting a noteworthy 10.1% of the total international tourist arrivals, according to the publication of the Chinese news website XINHUANET on 25 December 2023. A report by the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism indicates that […]
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Korean Firm Embarks on Ambitious Venture to Establish 100 E-mart 24 Stores in Cambodia by 2028
In a strategic move to tap into Cambodia’s thriving retail landscape, Hanlim Architecture Group, a prominent real estate services company, has finalised a groundbreaking agreement to facilitate the entry of Korean convenience store giant E-mart 24 into the Cambodian market. This collaboration unfolds through the joint venture Saihan Partners, established earlier this year as a […]
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Japan to Transform Cambodian Agriculture with Expansion of Cashew Processing Plant in Preah Vihear
Mirarth Agri Teach Co., Ltd., a Japanese enterprise, has unveiled plans to significantly expand its cashew processing plant in Preah Vihear province. The ambitious project, discussed during a meeting on 25 December 2023, between HE Dr Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, and Mr Sasaki Koji, CEO of Mirarth Agri Teach Co., Ltd, seeks to amplify […]
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Aeon’s Strategic Leap: Revolutionising Logistics with AI Precision
In a groundbreaking move set to redefine the landscape of Japanese retail logistics, Aeon, the prominent retail group, is embarking on an ambitious overhaul of its logistics operations. The initiative, slated for implementation next spring across approximately 3,300 domestic stores, is a proactive response to the impending legal restrictions on driver overtime, set to take […]
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2024 Outlook: Regional Experts Projects Emerging Risks & Opportunities in Asia-Pacific Real Estate Market
As we approach 2024, the Asia-Pacific real estate scene is evolving amid emerging market realities. Investors are strategically focusing on resilience, delving into a complex yet promising market for astute opportunities. This is according to regional experts at Asian Investor, who provided a joint analysis on 19 December 2023. Market Insights: Valuations are settling, and […]
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JCER Warns of Impending Real Estate Crisis Impacting China & 17 Other Countries by 2027
Amidst mounting concerns over China’s real estate market, the Japan Centre for Economic Research (JCER) has sounded an alarm, cautioning that a potential burst of the property bubble could severely impede the nation’s economic growth. The repercussions of Beijing’s response to the property debt crisis could reach far and wide, with implications for the ambitious […]
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Japan’s Noble Initiative: US$1.3 Million Boost to Cambodian Demining Projects in Two Provinces
In a benevolent gesture, the Government of Japan has extended a generous grant of US$1,390,117 to the Japan Mine Action Organisation (JMAS) in Cambodia, marking a pivotal step towards fostering safety and reconstruction. The signing ceremony for this grant, dedicated to demining initiatives, took place on 19 December 2023. During the ceremony, HE Ou Nou […]
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