The real estate sector is one of the nation’s key economic drivers to feel a severe pinch as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But while it may seem counterintuitive to invest in such uncertain times, industry insiders say it could be exactly the right time to buy property. Sean Sothea Nhem, a certified international […]
Read MoreAs the Coronavirus pandemic hits jobs and wages in many sectors of the global economy, a slowdown in the amount of money sent home by migrant workers looks increasingly likely, according to a report by World Economic Forum (WEF). The report said that remittances shelter a large number of poor and vulnerable households, underpinning the […]
Read MoreCambodia’s rubber export has increased 10 percent in the first quarter of this year compared with the same period last year, but the price of the commodity showed a slight decrease, according to a report from Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The figures showed that from January to March, Cambodia exported 53,057 tonnes of […]
Read MoreIn an exclusive interview with Khmer Times reporter Yeshi Dema, Kotaro Tanaka, deputy chief representative of Japan International Cooperation Association (JICA), explains the mission of the government-to-government’s organisation in the country. KT: What is the role of JICA in Cambodia? Kotaro: We support the Cambodian government’s efforts in reforming, developing and improving both the economy and […]
Read MoreProperty watchers have long noticed that weekends, at this time of the year, are a prime times for people seeking to buy or rent homes, but this year it’s different. That’s because of COVID-19 has reared its ugly head, knocking the traditional real estate sector on its head. Fewer people are on the streets and […]
Read MoreThe Cambodian government is optimistic that the nation’s economy will see V-shaped growth in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, in direct contrast to the U-shaped recovery economic experts are predicting. Phay Siphan, the government’s chief spokesman, made the statement at a news conference held last week addressing the state of the country’s aviation industry. […]
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