Property News Roundup 16th February 2026
We’re delighted to share the weekly news highlights below.
1. China Ambassador: Over the past 30 years, Cambodia has developed its economy rapidly
Chinese Ambassador Wang Wenbin believe with certainty that Cambodia will achieve its developmental goals as the country oversee rising GDP and GDP per capita continuing the country rapid economic development. In 2025, China accounted for 50% of FDI hinting investors confidence under Cambodia favorable political and macroeconomic conditions. Moving forward, China will remain its role as a firm supporter and partner of Cambodia.
09 February 2026 | Source: Construction & Property | Link: https://tinyurl.com/mt65rsjt
2. Advancing Cambodia’s Maritime Ambition: Sihanoukville Deep-Sea Terminal Reaches Significant Construction Milestone
Sihanoukville Autonomous Port reported a nearly 60% completion for the first phase of the New Deep-Water Container Terminal. Once operational, this deep-water container terminal will be able to accommodate approximately 93% of vessels entering the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port and sea freight costs are expected to be reduce by approximately USD200 per container. The 243 million dollars project broke ground in December 2023 and situated to be completed in 2026.
10 February, 2026 | Source: Construction & Property | Link: https://tinyurl.com/mt4w3cy7
3. Flight linking Preah Sihanouk with China’s Xiamen City launched
A direct flight linking Sihanoukville and Xiamen city was launched as part of the Government development initiative to expand air connectivity to attract more international activities and deepen cooperation with China. The development promotes opportunities in Sihanoukville’s SEZ, logistic, real estate, and hospitality sectors. This direct connection opens more opportunities for tourism, trade, and people to people connections.
10 February, 2026 | Source: Khmer Times | Link: https://tinyurl.com/3h2dpksu
4. Saudi outline plans to expand trade, tourism with Cambodia
Cambodia and Saudi Arabia have pledged to deepen trade, investment, and tourism cooperation, recognising Cambodia as a key gateway to the ASEAN market in line with Saudi Vision 2030. Talks in Phnom Penh highlighted Cambodia’s stable, investor-friendly environment, opportunities in halal production and special economic zones, and a shared commitment to implementing existing trade agreements and strengthening private-sector ties.
10 February, 2026 | Source: Phnom Penh Post | Link: https://tinyurl.com/23futfvv
5. Border Ring Road Project in Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri Surpasses 72% Completion in 13 Months
As of the February 2, 2026, approximately 72% of the Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri border ring road construction project is completed. The task force are continuously working hard to acceleration the construction process while ensuring river bank protection. The project is expected to be completed by March 2025 in Mondulkiri while construction in Ratanakiri will be further expedited. The completed project will enhance connectivity, security and socio-economic development in remote regions.
11 February, 2026 | Source: Construction & Property | Link: https://tinyurl.com/872vhbzx
6. Cambodia’s Industrial Sector Surges as Investment Capital Exceeds $25 Billion in 2025
In 2025, the total investment capital in Cambodia’s industrial sector exceeds 25 billion dollars. The sector oversees continuous growth, and as of 2025, Cambodia had 3,083 large-scale factories in operation, an increase of 658 establishments in 2025 alone. To further promote the development of Cambodia’s industrial sector, the Ministry of Industry issued a regulation on the Pollution Management System, hinting at the country commitment to industrial waste management and environmental protection.
12 February, 2026 | Source: Construction & Property | Link: https://tinyurl.com/4ym5xdwr
7. Can banks and SMEs transform Cambodia’s stock market?
Regulators are pushing for broaden participation beyond the 13 listed companies in the Exchange, with the SERC outlining its ambitious plan to accelerate the financial market development by encouraging banks, financial institutions, and SMEs to enlisted. Although the country has 3,651 registered financial entities and with that 284 institutions that qualify as bank and financial institution only ACLEDA has its share listed on CSX. The challenge remains as regulators need to convince banks the benefits of equity listing is worth the costs of transparency and compliance.
12 February, 2026 | Source: Khmer Times | Link: https://tinyurl.com/msxv78rc
8. Shanghai to buy second-hand homes for rental housing in pilot to support property market
To meet the demand of young residents from college students and new urban arrivals, Shanghai plan to purchase second-hand homes and repurpose it as public rental house. This city level initiatives could help stimulate the beleaguered property market. The policies will tackle two main issues: (1) enhance the availability of social rental housing for those in need and (2) help liquidate the existing homeowner’s property. Although signs of stabilization emerged, the fundamentals remain fragile, however China macroeconomic stabilization and the strength of the yuan will help make the property sector more optimistic.
12 February, 2026 | Source: South China Morning Post | Link: https://tinyurl.com/mwz4n3zr
9. Border Crisis Disrupts Trade Supply Chains as Humanitarian Needs Grow
EuroCham Cambodia brought key stakeholders’ attention to the impact of the economic and social fallout and the needs for humanitarian support resulting from the Cambodia-Thailand border tension. The discussion underscore the need for closer coordination and collaboration between government, business and humanitarian players in time of economic and social vulnerability. The discussion also placed heavy emphasis on private sectors commitment in navigating the current uncertainty and the need for diversification to strengthen self-sufficiency.
12 February, 2026 | Source: Kiri Post | Link: https://tinyurl.com/mpj8bx8h
10. David Einhorn says the Fed will cut ‘substantially more’ than two times. So he’s betting big on gold
With appointment of Kevin Warsh as Jerome Powell successor to the Fed chair, Greenlight Capital’s David Einhorn continue to anticipates more rate cuts by the Fed giving him more confidence to bet on gold. By the end of 2026, David anticipated at least two cuts amid the threats to Fed independence, heightened geopolitical tensions, and unsteady trade policy.
12 February, 2026 | Source: CNBC | Link: https://tinyurl.com/3kkt8bb4