Property News Roundup 10th February 2025
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- Amidst Global Uncertainty, Thailand’s Condominium Market Sees Record Foreign Investment Surge
Foreign investment in Thai condominiums marked an 11.6% year-on-year increase. The majority of transactions involved properties priced below USD 87,000. Bangkok, Chonburi, and Phuket accounted for 74% of these purchases. Chinese buyers led the foreign investor demographic, followed by those from Myanmar and Russia. Despite global uncertainties, Thailand’s stable economy and investment incentives continue to attract international investors, with further growth expected in the sector.
03 February 2025 | Construction & Property | Link: https://tinyurl.com/y4nsr2j7
- Despite New Loan Not Yet Approved, Chinese Investment Dominates Cambodia’s FDI
China remains the largest source of foreign direct investment in Cambodia, holding 47% of total FDI as of Q2 2024. Despite a halt in new government loans since Q3 2024, Chinese FDI has consistently accounted for 48% to 56% of total FDI since 2020. Chinese tourism has also rebounded, with 1.7 million visitors by November 2024, up from 50,000 in 2021. While government loans have paused, private-sector investment continues, reflecting ongoing confidence in Cambodia’s market potential.
03 February 2025 | Construction & Property | Link: https://tinyurl.com/2n9rupw6
- Cambodia’s Tourism Ticket Revenue Exceeds USD 7 Million in January 2025
Cambodia’s tourism sector experienced a significant boost in January 2025, generating over USD 7 million from ticket sales to various attractions. The total revenue from these sales reached an impressive USD 7,097,602, reflecting the growing appeal of the country’s cultural and natural wonders.
04 February 2025 | Construction & property | Link: https://tinyurl.com/mscd6mum
- Trump fired the latest tariff shot at China. Is Beijing prepared to make it a trade war?
President Donald Trump has finally made good on a campaign promise to raise tariffs on Chinese imports – announcing on Saturday duties of 10% on all Chinese goods coming in the country as part of sweeping trade measures that also targeted Mexico and Canada. In the wake of the announcement, Chinese officials – who were hit by Trump’s move while in the middle of a week-long public holiday – vowed to file a complaint with the World Trade Organization and “take corresponding countermeasures” without specifying in what form.
04 February 2025 | CNN World | Link: https://tinyurl.com/37x7zfsn
- Cambodia’s 2025 Economic Growth Expectations
Several new economic forecasts and retrospective reports have been released at the start of 2025, trying to piece together a picture of the investment climate for Cambodia, the economic opportunities and how the construction & property sector is shaping up in 2025.
05 February 2025 | Khmer Times | Link: https://tinyurl.com/ywp78rk8
- China hits back as Trump’s tariffs go into effect
Beijing announced a broad package of economic measures targeting the United States, hitting back after US President Donald Trump imposed 10% tariffs on Chinese imports. The fresh duties levy a 15% tax on certain types of coal and liquefied natural gas and a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, large-displacement cars and pickup trucks. The measures take effect on February 10.
05 February 2025 | CNN News | Link: https://tinyurl.com/mstf8w43
- CDC approves 64 new investments in January
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 64 new investment projects and four expansion projects worth $748 million by the end of January. This represents a rise of exactly 300 percent compared to the same period in 2024. As all the capital is directed toward the industrial sector, it is expected to generate nearly 46,000 job opportunities for residents.
05 February 2025 | Khmer Times | Link: https://tinyurl.com/37ne9ykh
- World Bank Pledges Support for Cambodia’s Development as a Regional Logistics Hub
The World Bank has pledged support for Cambodia’s goal of becoming a competitive logistics hub in the region. Deputy Prime Minister His Excellency Sun Chanthol highlighted the importance of continued collaboration among stakeholders, while Ms. Meyer reaffirmed the World Bank’s commitment to partnering with the Cambodian government. This initiative aligns with the government’s strategic focus on the logistics sector, a key area for economic growth and investment under the 2025-2035 Public-Private Partnership Project.
06 February 2025 | Construction & Property | Link: https://tinyurl.com/3p34tac4
- Progress Report on National Road 5: Final Section Construction Updates
As of early February 2025, significant progress has been made on the final section of National Road 5, stretching from Seri Sophon to Poipet. With a total length of 35.14 kilometers, this crucial infrastructure project is currently 29% complete and is on track for completion in 2026.
07 February 2025 | Construction & Property | Link: https://tinyurl.com/m4u5k6cz
- China pumps $550M into Cambodia’s industrial sector
Despite ongoing global trade tensions and tariff disputes, China reaffirmed its position as Cambodia’s leading Foreign Direct Investment by channelling nearly $550 million into the Kingdom’s industrial sector in January. Although the Ministry of Economy and Finance has not recorded significant budgets for concession loans and grants since last year, the Council for the Development of Cambodia confirmed that China’s investments continue to surpass any other partner country.
07 February 2025 | Source: Khmer Times | Link: https://tinyurl.com/3e47rpwv