Cambodia’s Mining Sector Attracts USD 2.764 Billion Investment Across 555 Licensed Operations
Cambodia’s mining sector continues to expand, with 555 registered mining licenses now active under the Ministry of Mines and Energy, driving a total investment of USD 2.764 billion and creating approximately 11,306 jobs. The Ministry highlighted this significant growth during its annual meeting on 21 November 2024, underscoring the sector’s vital role in national economic […]
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 […]
Cambodia Welcomes Over 7.8 Million Tourists During Three-Day Water Festival
Cambodia’s Royal Water Festival in 2024 attracted an impressive 7,844,388 tourists over three days, with Phnom Penh leading as the top destination, receiving 6,292,187 visitors. This remarkable turnout underscores the festival’s significance as a cornerstone of Cambodia’s cultural heritage, according to a report shared by Samdech PM Hun Manet on 18 November 2024. Of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]