Business and Market
MME Denies Alleged Agreement with Vietnamese Company for Mekong Sand Dredging
Ung Dipola, spokesman for the Ministry of Mines and Energy in Cambodia, vehemently rejected recent claims made by Vietnamese newspaper VN Express regarding a purported agreement for sand dredging on a Mekong River segment. Mr Ung clarified the stance in an interview with French newspaper RFI, published on 16 February 2024. The controversy unfolded following […]
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Vietnam Initiates Trade Boost with Reduced Tariffs on Select Cambodian Goods
In a bid to fortify economic ties, Vietnam has introduced preferential import tariffs for specific Cambodian goods, aiming to catalyze trade between the two neighboring nations. The recent issuance of Decree 5/2024/ND-CP by the Vietnamese Government outlines conditions under which lower import tariffs will be applicable for Cambodian imports. The move is expected to stimulate […]
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Cambodia’s Labour Landscape Thrives: Nearly 50k Registered Businesses Employ Over 1.7m Workers
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training boasts registration numbers of 49,075 factories and businesses, collectively employing more than 1.7 million individuals. This impressive statistic was revealed during a meeting at Sokha Hotel in Phnom Penh on 8 February by Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet. Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasised that the registered factories and […]
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Hong Lai Huat To Sell Two Subsidiaries in Cambodia at US$37.5 Million & Exit from Agricultural Ventures
Singaporean property developer Hong Lai Huat has announced plans to divest two underperforming subsidiaries in Cambodia, marking its departure from the agricultural sector. The proposed disposal, with a total consideration of US$37.5 million, underscores the company’s strategic shift away from an agricultural business that has faced profitability challenges since its establishment in 2008, according to […]
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Japan’s Robust Investment: US$706m Fuels Construction of Three AEON Supermarkets, Unveiling Plans for a Fourth Location by 2023
AEON Mall (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., the Japanese retail giant has invested a substantial US$706 million in constructing three supermarkets in Cambodia as of 2023. This update was revealed during a productive meeting between HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister, and first Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, and Mr Tsboya Masayuki, […]
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Sihanoukville SEZ Soars: Records Exports & Imports Worth US$ 3.6bn in 2023
In a remarkable economic feat, the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SEZ) achieved a momentous milestone in 2023, reporting a substantial trade volume of approximately US$ 3.662 billion in exports and imports combined. The SEZ report unveiled on 29 January 2024, underscores its pivotal role, constituting a notable 7.18% share of the nation’s total trade volume, […]
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CAMKO INFRACORE Eyes Cambodia for Global Electric Car Assembly Plant
Korea’s CAMKO INFRACORE is contemplating a substantial investment in Cambodia, envisioning the establishment of an electric car assembly plant with a focus on global exports. This ambitious plan was disclosed during a high-profile meeting held on 24 January 2024, between HE Sun Chanthol, First Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for […]
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HE Sok Siphana: China to Increase Investment with Cambodia in 2024
A promising outlook for Cambodia-China economic and trade cooperation in 2024 has been painted by Sok Siphana, senior minister and Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of the Asian Vision Institute. Mr Sok envisions a year of deeper collaboration, emphasising that the steadily increasing bilateral trade and investment volumes between the two nations will […]
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Thailand’s Visionary Leap: US$8.8bn ‘Eastern Aviation City’ Set to Soar in Easter Provinces
In a groundbreaking venture, Thailand is poised to construct the ambitious ‘Eastern Aviation City,’ a cutting-edge transportation hub set to revolutionize the nation’s east coast. With a staggering budget of US$8.8 billion, this transformative project encompasses the expansion of U-Tapao International Airport and the birth of Eastern Airport City, marking it as Thailand’s most expansive […]
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Cambodia-Hungary Economic Ties Surge, Reaching Nearly US$8m in the First 11 Months of 2023
In a promising testament to the deepening economic collaboration between Cambodia and Hungary, bilateral trade volume for the first 11 months of 2023 soared to approximately US$7.7 million. This robust figure reflects a notable 9.5% increase compared to the corresponding period in 2022, underscoring the resilience and growth potential of the partnership. The encouraging data […]
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