Economy and Finance
Construction & Property Weekly Video News (30 January 2021)
This week content (30 January 2021) #week125: #1 Prince Real Estate Group Unveils New Shopping Mall Project in Phnom Penh (Read more) #2 NR10 Connecting Battambang to Koh Kong 43% Complete (Read more) # 3 Private Firms to Invest in Two Large Projects in Koh Kong Province (Read more and more) #4 Cambodia Construction and […]
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Experts Share 7 Key Strategies to Succeed in Real Estate Investment
When talking about investment with high returns in Cambodia, real estate is frequently one of the top choices. However, real estate investment is almost similar to gambling. Some succeed and become millionaires in just a short period, while some fail and end up being in debt. Our Construction & Property Magazine reporter sat down with […]
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Solar Power Plant in Siem Reap Goes Online, More Scheduled Nationwide
A 32-kilowatt solar power plant in Siem Reap province officially went online on 27 January, with three more large-scale solar power plants with a total output of over 110 megawatts scheduled to start operation across the nation in 2021. Located at the Sok An Phnom Kulen Orchid Research and Conservation Center, the 32KW plant can […]
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MEF: Cambodia Construction and Property Sectors to Grow by only 2.9% and 2.7% in 2021
The construction and property sectors are projected to grow by 2.9% and 2.7% in 2021 respectively, after contracting by 2.4% and 4.9% in 2020, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance Latest’s Macroeconomic Report. These drops for both sectors were due to the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, which reduced foreign investment and demand. […]
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NBC: Bank Credit Reaches US$37.3 billion in 2020; Over 30% Allocated to Construction & Property Sectors
Customer credit at banks in Cambodia reached US$37.3 billion in 2020, a 14.8% increase; and over 30% of which was allocated to the construction and property sectors, according to a recent National Bank of Cambodia report. The same report also added that bank credit given to the construction sector was 9.2%, property 8.5%, and mortgages […]
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CDC Approves Total of 238 Investment Projects Worth Over US$8 billion in 2020
In 2020, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved a total of 238 investment projects, or equivalent to an investment value of US$8 billion, according to government spokesman HE Phay Siphan. At a press conference on the work progress and future direction of the Commune/Sangkat on the morning of 19 January, HE Siphan […]
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Q4 Real Estate Market Update: Where are we in the Market Circle?
The real estate market in Q4 2020 remained under pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic, of which retail is the most affected, followed by the office and condominium sectors. Meanwhile, the land and Borey sectors tended to stay robust thanks to the strong financial position and high confidence of the local developers, as well as the […]
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Newly Opened Factories Double Number of Closed Factories in 2020
A total of 221 factories opened and only 100 factories shut down over the course of 2020. This demonstrates a strong economic status and investor’s confidence in Cambodia despite COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Ministry of Industry, Technology, Science, and Innovation (MITSI). HE Heng Sokkong, Secretary of States of MITSI, said that as of December […]
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What Types of Investors are You, and What Property Investment Bests Fits Your Trait?
Given the economic downturn caused by the pandemic, even if you have plenty of cash on hand, you also need to be very cautious when it comes to investing in real estate. Founder and Director of Key Real Estate and well-known real estate expert in Cambodia Mr Sorn Seap pointed out that you need to […]
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CBRE: Cambodia’s Real Estate Market to Recover by 60% in 2021, but Lower Than 2019 Baseline
Managing Director of CBRE Cambodia Ann Sothida predicted that Cambodia’s real estate market will improve by 60% in 2021 compared to 2020 but is expected to be lower than the 2019 baseline. Ms Sothida told Construction & Property Magazine on 08 January that 2021 will be a better year but not as good as it […]
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