Small and medium-sized Cambodian companies are to receive government training on how to make the most of the digital economy. The Ministry of Commerce says the training programme is an important part of its Go4eCAM project. That project aims to increase economic opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by giving them a doorway to […]
Read MoreApplications for loans in the financial sector continued to drop in the second quarter of this year over concerns regarding the coronavirus outbreak and economic repercussions of the ensuing health crisis, according to a new report. Consumer credit applications decreased overall by 34 per cent, Credit Bureau (Cambodia) Co Ltd (CBC) said in its “Consumer […]
Read MoreIn the wake of the haziness that surround ed the temporary ban on dining, restaurateurs were granted relief by a City Hall decree issued early last evening that establishments be allowed to serve patrons again, indoors or out, as long as they adhere strictly to proper health protocols. Confusion had reigned during the latest measures, […]
Read MoreThe Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) is welcoming new investments in one of the Kingdom’s pillar industries as new variants and outbreaks lead to a string of downgrades in economic projections. The Council for Development of Cambodia (CDC) announced yesterday that it had approved two new projects worth a combined $8.5 million that will […]
Read MoreCambodia drastically downgraded its economic forecast for 2021 to 2.5 per cent from the 4.1 per cent projection announced at the beginning of the year, due to the deteriorating Covid-19 situation. Prime Minister Hun Sen announced the revised prediction on August 1 at the launch of the vaccination campaign for the adolescent group aged 12-17, […]
Read MoreMature markets in much of the Asia-Pacific region are prompting banks to take risks with offshore investments as they look to increase demand for financial services. In countries such as Japan and South Korea low interest rates and a plateauing population have left little room for attracting new customers and making money from loans. That […]
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