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ខ្មែរ Business and Market
Companies Raise USD 475 Million in Capital Markets, Promising Growth Ahead
- 25 February 2025
As of February 2025, listed companies in Cambodia have successfully raised a total of USD 475 million from the capital market, according to HE Hong Sok Hour, CEO of the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX). During his address at the ACLEDA Bank subordinated bond listing ceremony on 24 February 24, HE Hong announced that CSX currently features 24 listed companies, comprising 11 equity securities a...
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Cambodia Government Facilitates Import Exemptions for Construction Projects
- 22 February 2025
In a significant move to boost investment in the construction sector, the Cambodian government has announced a new procedure to exempt imports of construction materials from customs duties, special taxes, and state-paid value-added tax. This initiative targets investment projects registered with the Capital-Provincial Investment Subcommittee and is detailed in Inter-Ministerial Prakas No. 070 MEF....
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Philippines Investors Eye Cambodian Rice Imports
- 22 February 2025
In a significant step towards bolstering agricultural trade, Arvin International Marketing Inc., a leading Philippines company, has expressed a keen interest in importing high-quality rice from Cambodia. This announcement follows a meeting between HE Cham Nimol, Cambodia's Minister of Commerce, and Mrs Azucena L. Yao, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Arvin International, held in Manila. HE...
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Australian Business Delegation Eyes Investment in Key Sectors of Cambodia
- 21 February 2025
In a significant move to bolster economic cooperation, a delegation from the Australian Business Association has announced plans to invest in four pivotal sectors in Cambodia: trade, mining, ports, and agricultural technology. This initiative aims to enhance bilateral relations and support the country's economic growth. During a high-profile meeting held in Sydney on 17 February 2025 with Cambo...
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Cambodia’s Stone Processing Industry Flourishes with USD 90 Million in Revenue in 2024
- 20 February 2025
In a noteworthy development for Cambodia’s economy, the stone processing sector has emerged as a significant contributor, generating an impressive USD 90 million in revenue in 2024. This remarkable achievement highlights the industry's growth potential and its critical role in the national budget. As the Ministry of Information reported on 16 February 2025, Cambodia currently boasts 68 stone pr...
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Cambodia’s Small & Medium Enterprises Flourish in 2024
- 17 February 2025
In a promising development for Cambodia's economy, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation has reported significant growth in the country's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the industrial sector. As of 2024, nearly 1,300 SMEs have registered, indicating a robust entrepreneurial spirit within the nation. According to the recent report on the ministry's accomplishm...
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Nippon Koei & Inoue Calcium Target Cambodian Cashew Processing Industry
- 31 January 2025
Two foreign companies, Nippon Koei Business Partners Co., Ltd. and Inoue Calcium Corporation, are set to make significant investments in Cambodia’s growing cashew processing sector. They aim to enhance the quality of cashew nuts for export, particularly to Japan. On 30 January 2025, two important meetings took place that could impact the future of Cambodia's agricultural export landscape. The f...
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Cambodia’s Real Estate Market Faces Mixed Signals Amid Regional Benchmarks
- 27 January 2025
Cambodia's commercial real estate market reveals significant challenges with office occupancy rates at 65.1%, well below the international benchmark of 85-90%, while maintaining premium rents at $27 per square meter, according to the "Fearless Forecast" report presented by CBRE Cambodia Chairman Marc Townsend at Novotel Phnom Penh BKK1 on 14 January 2025. The retail sector faces similar headwin...
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Cambodia to Establish Private Business Centres in the UK & India to Attract Investors
- 22 January 2025
Cambodia is set to establish private trade centres in London and New Delhi to promote Cambodian products in international markets and draw foreign investors. This initiative was discussed during a meeting on 20 January 2025, between Lok Chumteav Chamnimol, Minister of Commerce, Tycoon Lim Bunsour, CEO of AZ Group, and Mr. Jas Sohl, Director of SOHL. Creating Cambodian private business centre...
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Cambodia Poised for Economic Windfall as U.S. Trade Policy Shifts from Vietnam
- 20 January 2025
Cambodia stands to emerge as a major beneficiary of potential U.S. trade policy shifts, with experts predicting significant manufacturing opportunities if Donald Trump returns to office, particularly as Vietnam faces possible trade tariffs similar to those previously imposed on China, according to 2025 Fearless Forecast shared at a Real Estate Forum in Novotel Phnom Penh by Marc Townsend, Chairman...
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