Economy and Finance
WB: High Credit Growth in Construction & Real Estate Remain Key Risks to Cambodia’s Economy
The high credit growth and concentration of domestic credit in the construction and real estate sector remains a key risk to Cambodia’s financial stability despite the GDP growth rate projection of 4.5% in 2022, according to the latest World Bank report issued on 9 December. The report added that domestic credit in the construction and […]
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ADB Provides US$332 Million Fund to Cambodia to Boost Sustainable Economic Recovery
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided US$332.05 million in financing to Cambodia to support Cambodia’s response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), further develop the financial sector, build urban infrastructure, and help improve the road network. The financing package was signed on 8 December by Minister of Economy and Finance HE Aun Pornmoniroth and ADB […]
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EU Launches €300bn Infrastructure Funding Scheme Countering China’s BRI
The European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy recently launched a new €300 billion global infrastructure funding program called the Global Gateway, aiming to boost recovery in low and middle-income countries as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Announced on 1 December, the scheme will focus on […]
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Real Estate Developers Set Plans for Post-Pandemic Expansions
By Eric Wong Chon Lap Almost two years into the pandemic, although some real estate companies are still struggling to survive, or to be remain competitive in the market, major real estate developers and players have been able to quickly adapt to the unexpected situation, capitalizing on the diverse income stream they have built. Some […]
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FDI in Cambodia at US$39 billion as of H1 2021; Real estate & Construction Contribute 15.9%
As of H1 of 2021, Cambodia received a total of US$39 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI), an increase of 9.6% compared to the same period last year, according to statistics released by the National Bank of Cambodia on 27 November. The real estate sector ranked third, accounting for 12.2% of total capital, equivalent to […]
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MEF Minister Urges ASEAN Valuers Association to Enhance Regional Real Estate Standards & Guidelines
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance HE Aun Pornmoniroth has urged the ASEAN Valuers Association Congress (AVA) to consider implementing four major guidelines to promote sustainable development of the real estate sector. The request was made in his opening speech at the 23rd ASEAN Valuers Association Congress on Thursday 25 November. HE […]
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MEF: Real Estate to Recover in Line with Economic Growth; 2.4% in 2021 & 4.8% in 2022
Cambodia’s real estate sector is projected to recover quickly supported by a gradual increase in foreign investment inflow and the increase in demand for low and medium price properties. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance HE Aun Pornmoniroth made these remarks at the 23rd ASEAN Valuers Association (AVA) Congress on 25 November. […]
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PM Sets Goal to Transform Cambodia into Regional Production, Business& Investment Hub
Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has vowed to continue implementing more favourable policies to attract foreign investment and to transform Cambodia into a high-potential regional hub for production, business, and investment in the near future. PM Hun Sen made the remarks during the opening speech of the 1st Asia-Europe Economic and Business Forum on […]
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PM Predicts 2022 Economic Growth at Over 5%; Stating No More COVID Shutdowns
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has forecasted Cambodia’s 2022 economic growth at over 5% as economic activities begin to recover after the reopening on 1 November, stating there will be no more backward moving after this. PM Hun Sen made the remarks during the inauguration ceremony of the Cambodia-China Friendship Stueng Trang-Krouch Chmar Bridge and […]
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Real Estate Crisis Could Drag China’s Economic Growth Down to Lowest Level Since 1990s
Experts have projected that China’s economy could slow down to the lowest level seen since way back in the 1990s, mainly due to its new policies to reduce dependence on the property sector. Beijing’s pressures on the real estate sector such as increasing tax, restricting mortgage, among other policies, could cut their growth forecasts in […]
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