Business and Market
Cambodia’s Steel Import Surges: Reaches US$372m in 2023
In a robust display of economic activity, Cambodia witnessed a notable surge in iron and steel imports, totaling an impressive U$372 million in 2023. This marks a substantial 3.5% increase compared to the figures recorded in 2022, signifying a thriving demand for steel products within the nation. According to a report released by the General […]
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Six Chinese Firms Eye Cambodia’s Cashew Potential for Green Energy Revolution
In a groundbreaking development for Cambodia’s agro-industrial landscape, six prominent Chinese companies have expressed keen interest in establishing cashew processing plants in the country, with a unique focus on transforming cashew shells into Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL). This revelation comes from the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC), adding a promising chapter to the […]
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Bentley Systems Wins Three Top Honors at the 2023 Construction Computing Awards
Bentley Systems, Incorporated the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that it won in three categories at the 2023 Construction Computing Awards. Based on readers’ selections in an online poll, a panel of industry-expert judges made the final decisions. The judges chose Bentley’s ProjectWise as “Collaboration Product of the Year 2023.” As Bentley’s flagship application […]
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CBRE’s Head of Research Hints Real Estate Market Recovery Time
Investment caution is rippling through the Asia-Pacific real estate market, from Singapore to South Korea, as investors tread carefully amidst concerns over rising interest rates and geopolitical instability. Market data from JLL, a leading commercial real estate and investment management company, reveals a 22% year-on-year decline in commercial real estate investment activity in the Asia-Pacific […]
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Korean Firm Embarks on Ambitious Venture to Establish 100 E-mart 24 Stores in Cambodia by 2028
In a strategic move to tap into Cambodia’s thriving retail landscape, Hanlim Architecture Group, a prominent real estate services company, has finalised a groundbreaking agreement to facilitate the entry of Korean convenience store giant E-mart 24 into the Cambodian market. This collaboration unfolds through the joint venture Saihan Partners, established earlier this year as a […]
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Vietnamese Giant Tech FPT Accelerates Tech Footprint in the U.S. with US$100m Investment in Auto Services
Vietnam’s technology behemoth, FPT Corporation, has embarked on an ambitious venture into the U.S. automotive sector with the inauguration of FPT Automotive, a specialized unit based in Texas. This strategic move is part of a substantial US$100 million investment earmarked for the automotive industry over the next five years. This is according to the Nikkei […]
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Apple Transfers Key iPad Engineering Resources to Vietnam
In a strategic move, Apple is reportedly channeling product development resources for its iPad to Vietnam, marking a significant shift in its global manufacturing landscape. Collaborating with China’s BYD, a pivotal iPad assembler, Apple is set to transfer New Product Introduction (NPI) resources to Vietnam—an unprecedented move for a core device, according to sources briefed […]
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Cambodia Accelerates Industrial Growth with Two New Tyre Manufacturing Giants
Cambodia is set to welcome two new players in the tire manufacturing sector. The move will elevate the total count of tire factories in the country to five, marking a substantial expansion in the realm of rubber production. During his address at the annual meeting of the Ministry of Commerce on 21 December, HE Chea […]
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Thailand’s EV Brand Launches First Production with 20,000 Annual Capacity
Embarking on a significant milestone in its global growth strategy, Hozon Auto’s electric vehicle (EV) brand, Neta, commenced production at its inaugural overseas factory in Thailand on 30 November, exceeding initial expectations. The Thai facility, with an annual production capacity of 20,000 units, symbolizes Neta’s commitment to strengthening its foothold in right-hand drive markets. The […]
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Tesla’s Cybertruck Hits the Roads: Deliveries Commence End November After 2-Year Wait
In a much-anticipated move, Tesla initiated deliveries of its groundbreaking Cybertruck on Thursday 30 November, officially venturing into the competitive pickup market in Austin, Texas, according to The Guardian on 1 December 2023. Priced between US$60,990 and US$99,990 for its three variants, Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, confidently asserted that the Cybertruck offers “more utility than […]
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