Property News Roundup 15th September 2025
We’re delighted to share the weekly news highlights below.
1. Techo Int’l Airport begins operations, stirs national pride
Techo International Airport in Kandal province has officially begun operations, marking a major milestone for Cambodia. The airport is seen as a symbol of national pride and peace, reflecting the country’s development and stability. Built to handle large aircraft and long-haul flights, it aims to become a regional aviation hub, boosting tourism, trade, and investment.
10 September 2025 | Source: Khmer Times | Link: https://tinyurl.com/4ywyemkx
2. US Treasury sanction compound Tied to forced labor and 10$ Billion Fraud
The US Treasury has sanctioned 10 Cambodian companies and individuals involved in cyber scam operations that used forced labor and trafficking to run online fraud schemes. These scams, centered in Sihanoukville, Bavet, and Pursat, cost Americans over $10 billion in 2024. The compounds were disguised as casinos and real estate projects. Sanctions freeze assets and ban US dealings with those entities, highlighting Cambodia’s role as a hub for transnational crime.
10 September 2025 | Source: Kiri Post | Link: https://tinyurl.com/yc5sccne
3. CDC official outlines benefits of Cambodia investment at Chinese conference
At a Chinese investment conference, CDC Secretary-General Sok Chenda Sophea highlighted Cambodia’s strong economic growth, crediting Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) in infrastructure and energy projects. China accounts for 44% of Cambodia’s $19.2 billion FDI since 1994, with major contributions to roads, bridges, electricity, and airports. The CDC emphasized continued cooperation to boost prosperity and development.
10 September 2025 | Source: The Phnom Penh Post | Link: https://tinyurl.com/mr38fzuw
4. Kampong Speu province received investment project to establish two new factories with a capital over $11 Million
Kampong Speu province has approved two new investment projects worth over $11 million: a toy factory and a fruit processing plant. These projects are expected to create 850 new jobs. The move reflects the province’s growing appeal to investors, with 491 projects worth $7.2 billion registered in the first eight months of 2025.
11 September 2025 | Source: Construction-Property | Link: https://tinyurl.com/mrybb7bz
5. Milled rice exports volume, revenue up more than one eighth
At the China-ASEAN Expo, a Cambodian CDC official promoted the country’s investment potential, highlighting its strategic location, young workforce, and favorable investment laws. The presentation aimed to attract more Chinese investors, especially in sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure, reinforcing Cambodia’s role in regional economic growth.
11September, 2025 | Source: The Phnom Penh Post | Link: https://tinyurl.com/y3jtef4u
6. Can Phnom Penh ensure affordable housing for all?
About 70% of Phnom Penh residents cannot afford housing, leaving many in unsafe or informal settlements. Despite policies promoting affordable housing, luxury projects dominate the market. The city needs 1.1 million new homes by 2030, but supply remains limited. NGOs urge the government to improve financing, grant land titles, and invest in low-cost housing to ensure long-term stability and social equity.
11September, 2025 | Source: Kiri Post | Link: https://tinyurl.com/2pbyjrbd
7. Cambodia successfully exports cashew nuts to Italy for the first time
Cambodia exported 14 tons of processed cashew nuts to Italy for the first time, marking a major milestone in its agricultural sector. The shipment, managed by Empel Company, reflects Cambodia’s growing role in the global cashew market. The government sees this as a step toward expanding exports to high-value markets and boosting economic value for local producers.
11September, 2025 | Source: Construction-Property | Link: https://tinyurl.com/mtma846t
8. Kampong Chhnang provincial authorities announce the welcoming of a large fa ctory worth over 6 million
Kampong Chhnang province has approved a new factory investment worth $6.2 million to produce decorative materials from steel and plastic. The project, backed by BELLA VILLA (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD., will be in Samaki Meanchey District and is expected to create 527 jobs. It reflects growing investment momentum in Cambodia, with 491 projects worth $7.2 billion approved in the first eight months of 2025.
12 September 2025 | Source: Construction-Property | Link: https://tinyurl.com/yhpxx9py
9. Cambodia’s first rice flour factory officially open
China is considering whether to begin trade talks with the United States after receiving repeated signals from Washington expressing a willingness to negotiate on tariffs, according to the Ministry of Commerce. However, China emphasized that the U.S. must show genuine intent by correcting its “wrong practices” and removing all unilateral tariffs for meaningful dialogue to proceed.
12 September 2025 | Source: Construction-Property | Link: https://tinyurl.com/2jhuzvdb
10. Air Cambodia agree to purchase of 20 Chinese commercial aircraft
Air Cambodia (Bayon Air) has agreed to purchase 20 Chinese-made MA60 aircraft worth $450 million from AVIC, a state-owned Chinese aviation company. The airline plans to launch domestic flights to Siem Reap and Sihanoukville, with future expansion to include Airbus A320s and international routes to China
12 September 2025 | Source: The Phnom Penh Post | Link: https://tinyurl.com/y6tw75j2