Property News Roundup 27th October 2025
We’re delighted to share the weekly news highlights below.
1. Cambodia Earns Nearly USD 550 Million from Rubber and Rubberwood Exports in First Nine Months of 2025
Cambodia earned nearly USD 550 million from rubber and rubberwood exports in the first nine months of 2025, marking a 38% year-on-year increase. Despite an 11% drop in export volume, higher global prices averaging USD 1,771 per ton boosted revenue. Rubber accounted for USD 390 million, domestic sales added USD 156 million, and rubberwood exports contributed USD 3.26 million.
20 October 2025 | Source: Construction Property | Link: https://tinyurl.com/y6jxhz95
2. Battambang province earned $1.6 million from real estate transfers in the first nine months of 2025
Battambang province earned USD 1.6 million from real estate transfer fees in the first nine months of 2025, reflecting its growing role as Cambodia’s fourth economic pole. The revenue stems from stamp duties and single-entry unit transactions, supported by major progress in land registration over 750,000 parcels surveyed and nearly 445,000 titles issued boosting transparency and public service delivery.
20 October 2025 | Source: Construction Property | Link: https://tinyurl.com/2faewcdh
3. China’s economy grows 4.8% in third quarter as expected, but investment sees ‘rare and alarming’ drop
China’s economy grew 4.8% in Q3 2025, slightly below the previous quarter but in line with expectations. While industrial output rose 6.5%, fixed-asset investment fell 0.5%, largely due to a deepening property slump. Retail sales increased just 3%, highlighting weak consumer demand and ongoing challenges in boosting domestic spending.
19 October 2025 | Source: CNBC | Link: https://tinyurl.com/3nunfawp
4. EU agrees to gradually end Russian gas imports by January 1, 2028
The EU has agreed to phase out Russian natural gas imports by January 1, 2028, aiming to strengthen energy security and reduce reliance amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The move will accelerate investment in LNG and renewable energy across member states.
20 October 2025 | Source: Reuters | Link: https://tinyurl.com/39xzuw56
5. Cambodia’s Trade With RCEP Countries Hit $29.5 bln In First 9 Months
Cambodia’s trade with RCEP countries reached USD 29.5 billion in the first nine months of 2025, up 15.5% year-on-year. Exports totaled USD 7.43 billion, while imports hit USD 22.07 billion. RCEP accounted for 61.6% of Cambodia’s total trade, with China, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, and Singapore as top partners. Officials credit RCEP for boosting exports and attracting foreign investment.
22 October 2025 | Source: CamNess| Link: https://tinyurl.com/5fdys9hm
6. Indonesia to Begin Manufacturing National Car Within 3 Years, Prabowo Says
Indonesia plans to begin manufacturing its own national car within three years, with funding and land already secured. The initiative, likely involving PT Pindad, aims to boost industrial self-reliance, though experts caution that success will require a strategic and sustainable approach.
21 October 2025 | Source: The Diplomat | Link: https://tinyurl.com/3uwzcuzv
7. Hong Kong’s July-September unemployment rises to 3.9%
Hong Kong’s unemployment rate rose to 3.9% between July and September 2025, reflecting a slowdown in the city’s post-pandemic recovery. The increase signals challenges in key sectors like retail and tourism, which continue to face headwinds despite broader economic stabilization.
21 October 2025 | Source: Reuters | Link: https://tinyurl.com/mskn38yk
8. Gen Tea Seiha: Cambodia, Thailand to Sign Landmark Peace Agreement on October 26
Cambodia and Thailand will sign a peace agreement on October 26 to ease recent border tensions. The deal aims to restore stability and strengthen bilateral cooperation after months of disputes and checkpoint closures.
23 October 2025 | Source: Khmer Times | Link: https://tinyurl.com/zj9arb5u
9. Commerce minister: Cambodia targeting cashew, pepper exports
Cambodia is aiming to become a global leader in cashew production and processing by 2027, with plans to build at least 50 medium-sized processing facilities. Currently, most raw cashews are exported unprocessed, mainly to Vietnam, but new initiatives like Cashew Village in Siem Reap are helping shift toward local value-added production.
23 October 2025 | Source: The Phnom Penh Post| Link: https://tinyurl.com/b48kbb93
10. Svay Chrum Referral Hospital Officially Inaugurated in Svay Rieng Province, Enhancing Local Healthcare
Svay Chrum Referral Hospital was officially inaugurated in Svay Rieng province, enhancing healthcare access for local communities. Valued at over USD 600,000 the modern facility was funded by Korean organizations and features advanced equipment to serve both urgent and routine medical needs.
24 October 2025 | Source: Construction Property | Link: https://tinyurl.com/4r624vw5