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Sixteen U.S. Investment Firms Explore Cambodia’s Technology, Agro-Industry & Education Sectors
In a major boost to Cambodia’s economic landscape, 16 leading U.S. investment companies visited Cambodia from 9 to 13 December 2024 to explore investment opportunities in technology, agro-industry, and education—sectors poised for significant growth. The delegation’s visit, marked by high-level meetings with government officials and business leaders, highlights Cambodia’s rising profile as an attr...
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Hong Leong Manufacturing Group Plans Major Investment Expansion in Cambodia
Hong Leong Manufacturing Group (HLMG), a prominent multinational conglomerate, has announced plans to expand its investment footprint in Cambodia, targeting key sectors including real estate, automotive parts, and manufacturing. The announcement came following a meeting between Datuk Kwek Leng San, Chairman of HLMG, and Samdech Hun Manet, PM of Cambodia. During the discussion, Datuk Kwek highli...
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Vietnamese Investors Inject Over USD 557 Million into Cambodia in 11 Months of 2024
Vietnamese investors have poured an impressive USD 557 million into Cambodia during the first 11 months of 2024, positioning Vietnam as the third-largest source of foreign investment in the country. This milestone was announced by HE Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Board (CIB) at the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), during the inauguration ceremony of TNTVN ...
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Building Bridges for Investment: Henan Delegation Explores Opportunities in Cambodia’s Construction Sector
The Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) welcomed a high-level delegation from the Henan and Design Industry Association on 28 November 2024, at Canadia Tower in Phnom Penh. This strategic meeting underscored Cambodia’s growing appeal as a foreign investment hub, focusing on collaboration in the construction and infrastructure sectors. Acting on behalf of Lok Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se, Lok Ok...
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Cambodian Government Commits to Rebuilding Boeung Chhouk Market in Battambang for Affected Traders
The Cambodian government has announced a comprehensive plan to reconstruct the Boeung Chhouk Market in Battambang, which was severely damaged in a fire on 3 November 2024, destroying nearly 150 stalls. PM Samdech Hun Manet confirmed the project during the inauguration ceremony of achievements in the Boeung Chhnuk Techo Win-Win Development Zone on 29 November 2024. The rebuilding initiative will...
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PM Halts Issuance of Brewery Licenses for Domestic Distribution to Bolster Market Stability
In a landmark decision to regulate Cambodia’s brewery industry, PM Samdech Hun Manet announced a ban on issuing new licenses for breweries targeting the domestic market. The announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the Ministry of Mines and Energy's annual meeting, summarising 2024 results in November. PM Hun Manet clarified that breweries focused on export production will continue ...
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ADB Approves USD 50m Loan to Boost Cambodia’s MSME Sector
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 50 million loan to enhance Cambodia’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), aiming to strengthen the business environment and reduce trade barriers in Southeast Asia. ADB Country Director for Cambodia, Jyotsana Varma, highlighted the MSME’s transformative potential: “By fostering the growth of these enterprises, we can attract in...
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Daikin Expands Operations in Cambodia, Paving the Way for Industrial Growth
Japanese air conditioning leader Daikin has officially expanded its operations in Cambodia, highlighting the nation’s growing appeal to international investors. The inauguration ceremony, held on 22 November 2024, was presided over by HE Hem Vandy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, who applauded Daikin’s contribution to creating over 100 jobs and its plans for further work...
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Cambodia Achieves Record Cashew Production of 840k Tons in 2024
Cambodia’s cashew industry has witnessed remarkable growth, with 840,000 tons of cashew nuts produced in the first ten months of 2024, marking a 26% increase compared to the same period last year. This significant milestone, announced by Mr. Uon Siloth, President of the Cambodian Cashew Association, reflects the sector’s growing importance in the nation’s agricultural landscape. Of the total...
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Thai Office Space Vacancy Rate Rises 26.3%, Yet Thailand’s Richest Billionaire Optimistic on Market Demand Growth
Bangkok's office vacancy rate in prime Grade A buildings has soared to 26.3%, reflecting a growing oversupply, but Frasers Property Limited, led by Thailand’s wealthiest scion, is betting on the US-China trade feud to drive demand for office and industrial spaces across Southeast Asia, according to the Bangkok Post on 19 September 2024. With a USD 3.6 billion investment in the ‘One Bangkok’ pro...
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