Economy and Finance
World Bank: Cambodia’s Economic Growth Forecasted to Reach 5.5% in 2025-2026 Amid Global and Domestic Challenges
Cambodia’s economy is projected to achieve a robust growth rate of 5.5% in 2025 and 2026, according to the latest World Bank forecasts. This follows expected growth rates of 5.3% in 2024 and 5% in 2023, reflecting a steady upward trajectory. These findings were highlighted in a report published by Fibre2Fashion on 21 December 2024. […]
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Cambodia’s Business Landscape Faces Dual Trends: Drop in New Registrations 17%, Surge in Eliminations 32%
Cambodia’s entrepreneurial environment is undergoing a marked shift, with the Ministry of Commerce reporting 9,530 new company registrations in 11 months of 2024. This figure represents a decline of 17.17% compared to the same period last year, highlighting growing challenges in the business sector. Concurrently, company eliminations surged by 32.78%, totalling 1,284 businesses removed from […]
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Cambodia Eyes Potential to Expand World-class Integrated Resorts Market, with 87 Casinos Currently Operating
Cambodia is advancing plans to expand its casino industry by developing world-class integrated resorts (IRs) and implementing attractive tax policies to entice investors. The announcement was made on 10 December 2024 by Khim Oudam, Deputy Director of Licensing at Cambodia’s Commercial Gambling Management Commission (CGMC), during remarks to GGRAsia. The country’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) […]
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Cambodia Launches Innovative Digital Platform to Register Informal Economy Businesses
In a landmark move to support its informal economy, the Cambodian government, led by PM Hun Manet, officially launched a digital registration platform on 16 December 2024. This initiative aims to register informal economy businesses, providing them with formal recognition and support, while enhancing awareness of their contributions to the national and family economy. The […]
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Cambodia Faces Mounting Debt Challenges in the Real Estate Sector
The real estate sector in Cambodia is grappling with mounting financial concerns, as total housing debt nears USD 1 billion, according to insights shared during the recent roundtable discussion, The Debt Situation in Cambodia, organised by the Real Estate and Mortgage Regulatory Authority. Mr Chou Vannak, Director General of the authority, revealed that homebuyers owe […]
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Expert: Dual-Pronged Strategy to Navigate Post-Pandemic Challenges in the ASEAN+3 Property Market
The ASEAN+3 property markets, encompassing ASEAN nations along with China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Korea, are grappling with declining prices and transaction volumes, compounded by financial constraints, surplus inventory, and at-risk developers. These challenges, exacerbated in the Plus-3 economies by stricter financial conditions and diminished buyer confidence, underscore the pressing need for stabilization measures in […]
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Angkor Wat Ticket Sales Surge Nearly 29% to USD 41.9 Million in 2024
Cambodia’s Angkor Archaeological Park has recorded a stunning revenue of USD 41,908,833 from ticket sales in the first eleven months of 2024, marking a significant 29% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The announcement was detailed in a report released by the Angkor Foundation on 1 December 2024. The report revealed that 898,339 […]
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Siem Reap Angkor International Airport Welcomes 1.3 Million Passengers, Targets 2 Million in 2025
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport has welcomed over 1.3 million passengers in the first 11 months of 2024, with projections set to reach 1.4 million by the end of the year, marking a promising recovery in Cambodia’s tourism and aviation sectors. This milestone was shared by Lu Wei, Chairman of the Board of Directors of […]
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ADB Approves USD 50 Million Loan to Boost Cambodia’s MSME Sector
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 50 million loan to enhance Cambodia’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), aiming to strengthen the business environment and reduce trade barriers in Southeast Asia. ADB Country Director for Cambodia, Jyotsana Varma, highlighted the MSME’s transformative potential stating: “By fostering the growth of these enterprises, we […]
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Daikin Expands Operations in Cambodia, Paving the Way for Industrial Growth
Japanese air conditioning leader Daikin has officially expanded its operations in Cambodia, highlighting the nation’s growing appeal to international investors. The inauguration ceremony, held on 22 November 2024, was presided over by HE Hem Vandy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, who applauded Daikin’s contribution to creating over 100 jobs and its plans for […]
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