Business and Market
Hyundai Open First EV Battery Plant in Indonesia, First in ASEAN, Aiming to Supply 150,000 Vehicles Annually
Hyundai has launched its first electric car battery plant in Indonesia in partnership with LG Energy Solution, setting a significant milestone in its global supply chain strategy. The new facility, capable of supplying around 150,000 Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles annually, began operations on 3 July 2024, according to Asia.nikkei.com. With an operational capacity of […]
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Cambodia Sees 18% Surge in Construction Material Imports, Reaching US$750m in First Half of 2024
Cambodia imported construction materials worth a total of US$753 million in the first six months of 2024, marking an 18 percent increase from the previous year, according to a report by the Ministry of Commerce. Cement imports were valued at nearly US$10 million, showing a 9% decrease, while iron and steel imports soared to US$384 […]
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Chinese Venture Capitalists Warn IPO Freeze Will Hinder Tech Innovation
Chinese venture capitalists have cautioned that the current IPO freeze is depriving tech startups of crucial funds, keeping market participants locked into existing investments and undermining Beijing’s push to enhance innovation in the economy. At the three-day ChinaVenture Investment Conference in Shanghai, firms voiced concerns over difficulties in recouping investments through traditional initial public offerings. […]
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Analysts Doubt Efficacy of China’s US$43.5 Billion Housing Initiative
China’s latest US$43.5 Billion housing initiative targets the country’s vacant property crisis, but analysts argue it’s insufficient to resolve the ongoing issues that have plagued the sector for nearly three years. The initiative, announced last Friday, aims to fund bank loans for state companies to purchase unsold housing stock, but concerns remain about the measure’s […]
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CCA Board Invited to Prominent China-ASEAN Electric Power Equipment Conference
The 2024 China (Chongqing) – ASEAN Electric Power Equipment Manufacturing Industry Conference on Innovation and Cooperation commenced in Fuling, Chongqing, aiming to foster green development and regional prosperity by inviting international investors to explore business and investment opportunities. This significant event took place on 9 July 2024, as per the Ministry of Information’s press release. […]
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Gov’t Reveals Three Ambitious Visions to Transform Sihanoukville into ASEAN’s Leading Trade Hub
The development plan for Sihanoukville aims to transform the city into a multi-purpose special economic zone through a two-phase strategy, targeting three major goals. This announcement was made in a press release from the Ministry of Economy and Finance on 9 July 2024. The first phase (2025-2028) will focus on integrating Sihanoukville into the regional […]
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Cambodia’s Exports Surge by 12.6% to US$12.29bn in First Half of 2024
In the first six months of 2024, Cambodia exported goods worth US$12.29 billion, reflecting a 12.6% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The General Department of Customs and Excise released this report on 10 July 2024. From January to June, Cambodia’s imports also saw a rise, increasing by 12.8% to US$13.7 billion. This […]
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Cambodia Sees a 54.2% Surge in Iron and Steel Imports, Reaching Nearly US$300m in First Half of 2024
Cambodia imported iron and steel worth approximately US$296 million in the first semester of 2024, marking a significant 54.2% increase compared to the US$192 million recorded in the same period last year. This data was reported by the General Department of Customs and Excise on 10 July 2024. In June alone, the imports of iron […]
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Nicholas Cumins Takes Charge as CEO of Bentley Systems, Ushering in a New Era
Following the CEO transition plan previously announced by Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), Nicholas Cumins today takes charge as CEO. Cumins succeeds Greg Bentley, the eldest of the five brothers who founded Bentley Systems, who becomes Executive Chair of its Board of Directors. Cumins is the first CEO in the company’s 40-year history who is […]
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Unfavourable Business Conditions Force Thailand’s Third-Largest Sugar Firm to Withdraw from Cambodia
Thailand’s third-largest sugar producer, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry Plc (KSL), has announced its decision to withdraw its investment from Cambodia due to unfavourable market conditions and the underutilisation of trade schemes such as the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) in Cambodia. The company cited these challenges despite a recent rise in global sugar prices following […]
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