AEON Mall Vietnam to Invest Over US$167m in Landmark Thanh Hoa Shopping Centre

AEON Mall Vietnam has secured approval from Thanh Hoa provincial authorities to invest over US$167 million in a large shopping centre spanning 10.5 hectares, set to become the largest commercial hub in the northern region of Vietnam. This significant investment, reported by VNEXPRESS on 4 August 2024, underscores AEON Mall’s commitment to expanding its footprint […]

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19 Japanese Firms Set Sights on Cambodia’s Green Technology & Carbon Credit Sectors

A total of 19 Japanese companies have shown strong interest in investing in Cambodia’s green technology and carbon credit sectors, a promising development discussed during a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet and Ms Mio Kawada, Vice President of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), on 7 August 2024. Representing the interests of […]

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The Gov’t Explores Two Road Options to Connect Tonle Bassac Bridge to NR 1

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is evaluating two potential routes to connect the new US$60 million Bassac River Bridge, which links Chak Angre Krom to Prek Pra, with NR No. 1. During a project meeting on 7 August 2024, chaired by HE Suong Heng, Secretary of State, the team reviewed these alternatives: the […]

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Cambodia Approves Over 1,600 Construction Projects in H1 2024 Amid Declining Investments

In the first half of 2024, Cambodia’s Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction greenlit 1,642 construction projects, marking an 11% decrease from the same period last year. The approved projects span a total area of 6.14 million square metres, representing a 9.8% decline, with investment capital totalling US$2.53 billion, down 8.1%, according to […]

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Cambodia Approves 44 New Investments Worth US$396m in July

In July 2024, the Council for the Development of Cambodia approved 44 new investment projects, including 41 new ventures and three production expansion projects, totalling US$396 million and creating 25,000 jobs. This significant investment approval highlights Cambodia’s growing attractiveness to investors. Among the 44 projects, 31 are located outside the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and […]

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Four Cambodian Provinces in the Development Triangle Secures US$3.7bn in 105 Investment Projects

Cambodia’s four provinces within the Development Triangle (CLV) have attracted 105 investment projects worth US$3.7 billion, creating over 160,000 jobs. This announcement was made by Dr Ky Sereyvath, an economist from the Royal Academy of Cambodia, during a presentation on 2 August 2024. The Development Triangle, comprising the provinces of Kratie, Stung Treng, Mondulkiri, and […]

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Gov’t Backs 24 Stalled Projects in SHV with $129m Investment

The government is reinforcing support for 24 projects in Sihanoukville, involving a total investment of US$129 million, including both stagnant buildings and those currently under development. This was disclosed by the task force on their official Facebook page on 31 July 2024. From February to June 2024, the task force facilitated incentives for 61 projects, […]

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Cambodia Launches Groundbreaking for the US$1.7bn Funan Techo Canal Project

The construction of Cambodia’s monumental US$1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal project was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Hun Manet on 5 August 2024. This historic canal aims to revolutionize the country’s economic landscape and trade strategies within Southeast Asia. The Funan Techo Canal, spanning 180 km, is a collaboration between Cambodian investors, who hold a […]

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Global Supply Chain Shift​ from China, While Thailand Emerges as Key Player

Thailand has positioned itself as a prime investment destination in the ongoing supply chain reformation from China, attracting substantial investment across key industrial clusters over the next decade, according to Michael Glancy, Country Head of JLL Thailand. This shift, driven by the need for supply chain diversification, is detailed in a recent report by Jones […]

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Korea Commits US$10m to Transform 30 Villages in Northwestern Cambodia

The Government of Korea, through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has committed US$10 million to develop 30 villages in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Pailin provinces over five years from 2022 to 2026. The project aimed at boosting agricultural incomes, enhancing governance capacity for rural development, and improving access to essential services, according to KOICA’s […]

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