Business and Market
Thai office space vacancy rate rises 26.3%, Yet Thailand’s richest billionaire optimistic about market demand growth
Bangkok’s office vacancy rate in prime Grade A buildings has soared to 26.3%, reflecting a growing oversupply, but Frasers Property Limited, led by Thailand’s wealthiest scion, is betting on the US-China trade feud to drive demand for office and industrial spaces across Southeast Asia, according to bangkokpost on 19 September 2024. With a US$3.6 billion […]
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Get Real: Powerful 3D Software Brings The Future of Infrastructure to Life in Just a Few Clicks
By Sean O’Neill Greg Demchak stood before an enormous LED screen in a dark hotel conference room. With a game controller and a keyboard, he moved his audience through a digital model of Barcelona. The glowing screen showed a bird’s-eye view of the Spanish city’s famed “manzanas,” the octagonal block of buildings designed by […]
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Cambodia Construction Expo 2024 to Showcase Over 2,000 Products and Services on 5-7 December
The Cambodia Construction Expo 2024, a cornerstone event for the nation’s construction industry, is set to take place from 5 to 7 December 2024, promising to be a key driver of industrial growth. Organised by the Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA), the three-day exhibition will feature hundreds of domestic and international companies showcasing over 2,000 products […]
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Two Chinese Firms to Expand Investment in Cambodia with New Garment Factories
Fortune Rich Trade Co., Ltd. and Ju Wang Footwear Co., Ltd., two prominent Chinese firms, have announced plans to establish additional garment factories in Cambodia, focusing on producing women’s and children’s clothing for international markets. This significant investment initiative was unveiled during a meeting with PM Hun Manet on 6 November 2024 in Kunming, Yunnan […]
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China Construction America Ordered to Pay US$1.6 Billion and Conflict of Political Interests Behind
A New York court has ordered China Construction America Inc. (CCA), a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned China State Construction Engineering, to pay US$1.6 billion to BML Properties, the original owner of the Baha Mar casino resort in the Bahamas, after the contractor was found to have committed “many acts of fraud” during its takeover of […]
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Cambodia Constructors Association’s Successful Business Tour at Foshan Trade Conference
The Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) successfully led a business tour from 18 to 21 October 2024, to the Foshan Building Materials and Sanitary Ware RCEP & Central Asia Fair and Conference in Foshan, Guangdong, China. This event provided an essential platform for Cambodian construction firms to engage with international industry leaders, suppliers, and potential partners, […]
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Cambodia Records USD505 Mil in Iron and Steel Imports, Construction Sector Gradual Recovery
Cambodia imported iron and steel products worth USD505 million in the first ten months of 2024, a significant 65% increase compared to USD305 million during the same period in 2023. Data from the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) revealed that imports for October 2024 alone reached USD52.5 million, marking a 105% rise from […]
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Phnom Penh Autonomous Port Achieves Record Container Traffic and Revenue Growth in 2024
The Phnom Penh Autonomous Port recorded an impressive milestone in 2024, handling over 401,000 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) of containers in the first ten months, reflecting nearly a 20% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The port also processed 35,264 TEUs in October alone, a 17.75% rise from October 2023, according to an […]
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French Luxury Brand Metal Jewelry Opens New Factory in Cambodia, Boosting Local Industry and Jobs
Metal Jewelry Cambodia, a renowned French jewelry brand, officially opened its production and assembly factory for metal and plastic jewelry on 9 November 2024. The inauguration, led by HE Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Committee, marks a major milestone following the company’s investment permit approval in June 2023. HE Chea Vuthy emphasized […]
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Thailand’s USD 6.5 Billion EV Industry Set to Power Commercial Real Estate Growth
Thailand’s fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) industry is projected to generate a real estate market worth at least USD 6.5 billion by 2030, driven by government policies and strong foreign investments. As the country aims to solidify its position as Southeast Asia’s leading hub for EV manufacturing, this growth will fuel demand for specialised real estate […]
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