Property News Roundup 24th November 2025
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1. Border Conflict, US Tariffs Affect Businesses in H1’25, Cost Cuts Planned in H2 – EuroCham Report
EuroCham Cambodia’s mid-2025 Business Pulse report shows that worsening business conditions pushed many companies to cut costs, while revenues fell across key sectors like real estate, construction, and services. External pressures such as the Thailand border dispute and US tariffs disrupted supply chains and slowed investment, though consumer products and financial services showed some resilience. Credit demand remained weak, non-performing loans rose, and businesses were still cautious about recommending Cambodia as an investment destination despite a slight improvement in perception. Tourism saw steady recovery with rising arrivals, and agriculture performed strongly with higher crop exports and increased investment in fertilisers and machinery, although food processing remains limited.
14 November, 2025 | Source: Kiri Post | Link: https://tinyurl.com/mpjrnhx
2. Cambodian Government Plans Significant Budget Increase for 2026
The Cambodian government plans to raise the 2026 state budget to about 32.7 trillion riel (USD 8.1 billion) to boost national revenue, aiming for budget revenue equal to 14.56% of GDP. Total expenditure is expected to reach 40.9 trillion riel (USD 10.1 billion), up 7.8% from 2025, with most allocated to current spending. The government forecasts GDP growth of 5.0% in 2026 and rising GDP per capita, reflecting a strategy focused on sustaining economic growth and strengthening public financial management.
15 November, 2025 | Source: Construction & Property | Link: https://tinyurl.com/yppajm5x
3. Japan’s Economy Contracts as Exports Get Hit by US Tariffs
Japan’s economy contracted in the third quarter—its first decline in six quarters—though the drop was smaller than the expected. The downturn was driven largely by a quarterly fall in exports, which were previously inflated as companies rushed shipments ahead of new U.S. tariffs. Imports slipped and private consumption grew slightly. The U.S. now imposes a 15% tariff on nearly all Japanese imports, a significant challenge for Japan’s export-dependent industries, especially automakers.
17 November, 2025 | Source: Kiri Post | Link: https://tinyurl.com/e6e99rce
4. Cambodia–Vietnam trade deficit falls by a third
Cambodia’s trade gap with Vietnam has narrowed noticeably as bilateral trade continues to grow steadily. The improvement is driven by stronger agricultural production, better local manufacturing and processing capacity, and more diversified import sources, along with a rise in Cambodia’s exports partly due to temporary border disruptions with Thailand. Economists note that actual trade volumes may be even higher given the close diplomatic ties and shared border between the two countries.
18 November, 2025 | Source: The Phnom Penh Post | Link: https://tinyurl.com/3j37syy2
5. Value of Chinese imports surges over 30% Jan-Oct
Cambodia’s trade with China has grown strongly, with imports continuing to far outweigh exports. Economists say the large trade gap isn’t alarming because most of what Cambodia buys from China are materials used to produce goods for export. Strong political ties, proximity, and China’s role as a key supplier are driving this growth. Both governments are also exploring deeper cooperation and more investment, especially in industries and technology.
18 November, 2025 | Source: The Phnom Penh Post | Link: https://tinyurl.com/bddvjewy
6. Cambodia’s exports to EU, ASEAN see double-digit growth in the first 10 months of 2025
Cambodia saw strong growth in exports to both the EU and ASEAN during the first ten months of 2025, with both markets taking a larger share of the country’s total shipments. Most of the increase came from key products like garments, shoes, travel goods, electronics, and major agricultural items such as rice and cashew nuts. Officials say these markets continue to be important destinations for Cambodia’s manufacturing and agricultural exports.
19 November, 2025 | Source: Khmer Times | Link: https://tinyurl.com/4rhdpbrh
7. Cambodia, China set for major tourism business matching event in Siem Reap
Cambodia will host a major tourism business-matching event with China and ASEAN partners in Siem Reap this December to strengthen cooperation and boost visitor flows. The forum will connect Cambodian tourism operators with top travel companies, promote new partnerships, and showcase key destinations through curated tours for Chinese buyers and media. The Ministry of Tourism hopes the event will raise Cambodia’s visibility, expand regional market access, and support the country’s broader effort to revive and modernise the tourism sector.
19 November, 2025 | Source: Khmer Times | Link: https://tinyurl.com/8f4m89we
8. China and Japan are in a war of words over Taiwan – what happens next?
Japan and China are in a heated dispute after Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, suggested the country might join a conflict if China attacked Taiwan, citing potential threats to Japan’s security. China reacted angrily, accusing Japan of making military threats and escalating the situation through harsh diplomatic statements, warnings to its citizens, and increased military activity near disputed areas. The tension reflects deep historical and strategic disagreements over Taiwan, as well as Japan’s growing focus on defence. While an actual military clash is unlikely, analysts warn that rising hostility could hurt economic ties, fuel regional instability, and increase the risk of dangerous incidents around contested territories.
17 November, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post | Link: https://tinyurl.com/2yb3zx8d
9. Conflict drives food price volatility in border provinces, WFP reports
WFP’s latest monitoring shows sharp, uneven changes in basic food costs in provinces along the Cambodia–Thailand border, where local price spikes, disrupted trade, and mid-2025 conflict have created highly variable market conditions. Despite these pressures, markets remained generally resilient, with essential goods still available and demand recovering by October. Some provinces saw falling food basket costs due to reduced consumer activity and temporary supply shifts, while areas like Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey faced higher volatility linked to displacement, border closures, and military presence. As tensions eased and trade routes reopened, conditions improved, but the contrasting trends highlight the need for province-specific monitoring and targeted food security support.
21 November, 2025 | Source: Khmer Times | Link: https://tinyurl.com/mr2neabe
10. Evergrande’s Iconic Canadian Hotel to Be Sold After Default
China Evergrande Group’s well-known Fairmont Le Château Montebello hotel in Quebec has been placed into receivership after the troubled developer failed to meet debt obligations. A court-appointed receiver, PwC, will keep the historic log-cabin resort operating while preparing it for sale as Evergrande’s insolvent subsidiary owes tens of millions to creditors. The move is part of broader efforts by liquidators to recover assets from the collapsed developer, which has been trying to sell off property-related units amid its massive debt crisis.
20 November, 2025 | Source: Bloomberg | Link: https://tinyurl.com/vpb6am47