Business and Market
VN’s VinFast Market Expansion: $400 Million Investment in EV Factories in India and Indonesia
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast is gearing up for a substantial expansion, with plans to establish manufacturing facilities in India and Indonesia. These ambitious moves are backed by a projected $1.2 billion capital infusion from its founder and other investors. VinFast, a Nasdaq-listed company, envisions entering 50 markets worldwide by the close of 2024, […]
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Price Wars Drive Mitsubishi Motors Out of China to Move to Southeast Asia
In a strategic move, Mitsubishi Motors has taken the decision to cease automobile production in China. This significant shift in strategy comes as Mitsubishi grapples with sluggish sales in China, primarily attributed to the increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and the emergence of local automotive brands. As the curtains close on their Chinese operations, […]
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Positive Signs Emerge: Serviced Apartment & Landed Property Sectors Rebound Slightly in Q3 2023
In a real estate market that has largely remained stagnant, there are promising signs of recovery in the service apartment and landed property sectors. The latest data, released by CBRE Research on 5 October 2023, indicates a subtle shift in market demand. According to the report, the average quoted rent for Grade A serviced apartments […]
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Bentley Systems Announces Executive Appointments
Changes Reinforce BSY’s Organizational Sustainability and Contributions to Global Infrastructure Sustainability SINGAPORE – Oct. 11, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced executive appointments. Kristin Fallon joins Bentley as Chief Marketing Officer, based in Annapolis, Maryland. Most recently, Fallon was Global Head of Brand and Digital Marketing at […]
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ThaiBev to Establish a US$108 Million Beverage Powerhouse in Cambodia
Thai Beverage (ThaiBev), a prominent ASEAN food and beverage conglomerate listed in Singapore, is poised to make a significant mark in Cambodia with a staggering investment of 4 billion baht (equivalent to US$108 million). Their grand plan includes the construction of a state-of-the-art beverage and beer factory, as reported by the Bangkok Post on 4 […]
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Cambodia’s Construction Material Imports Reach US$921 Million in H1
In the first half of this year, Cambodia imported construction materials worth an impressive US$921 million, signalling a robust market for development, according to a dynamic report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance revealing that 1,849 construction permits have been approved. While this figure reflects a 6.3% decrease from the same period in the […]
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Cambodia-Thailand Trade Reaches US$2.58b in the First Eight Months of 2023
In the initial eight months of 2023, the bilateral trade volume between Cambodia and Thailand amounted to a significant $2.58 billion, as disclosed in a report by the General Department of Customs and Excise. While this figure represents a 19.9% decline compared to the same period last year, it sheds light on the enduring economic […]
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Cambodia & Thailand Pledge Joint Efforts to Boost Cross-Border Trade, Aiming for US$15bn by 2025
In a harmonious display of regional cooperation, Cambodia and Thailand have joined forces to tackle cross-border trade challenges with the ambitious goal of reaching a staggering US$15 billion in trade volume by 2025. This commitment underscores their shared dedication to advancing mutual prosperity and peace, as declared in a press release from the Ministry of […]
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Vietnam Airlines Commits US$7.8 Billion for a Fleet Boost with 50 Boeing 737 Max Aircraft
Vietnam Airlines has inked an agreement worth US$7.8 billion to acquire 50 Boeing 737 Max aircraft from the United States. The strategic move is aimed at modernising the airline’s fleet to cater to surging flight demands, according to Reuters on 11 September 2023. The announcement of this significant agreement between Vietnam Airlines and Boeing was […]
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20 VN Corporate Investors Meet with CCA Seeking Business Partnerships to Import VN Products
In a promising initiative aimed at strengthening cross-border trade, the Cambodia Constructors Association, led by CCA President Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Canadia Bank and Overseas Cambodia Investment Corporation (OCIC), played host to an assembly of distinguished guests. On 15 September 2023, more than 20 prominent Vietnamese enterprises, […]
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