Property News Roundup 02nd February 2026
We’re delighted to share the weekly news highlights below.
1. Phnom Penh’s historic Pochentong airport to have a new avatar soon
Authorities are considering transforming the 386-hectare historic site to a range of public-oriented uses, including the development of a large urban park, an aviation museum honouring King Father Norodom Sihanouk’s legacy, and the retention of a secondary runway for emergency or military landings.
26 January 2026 | Source: Khmer Times | Link: https://tinyurl.com/57r345dj
2. Forbes names Angkor Empire Marathon among top global races
Forbes Travel Guide named the Angkor Empire Marathon one of 12 global marathons worth traveling for in 2026, highlighting its route through Angkor Wat, temples, forests, and villages. The 11th edition on August 2 offers 42km, 21km, 10km, and 3km races in Siem Reap’s UNESCO site, placing it alongside events like Boston and Great Wall marathons.
26 January 2026 | Source: Khmer Times | Link: https://tinyurl.com/yc2f3hh7
3. Cambodia to join Trump’s Board of Peace, prime minister says
Cambodia will join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, the country’s prime minister Hun Manet said in a Facebook post. Joining the board demonstrates Cambodia’s goodwill and strong commitment to global peace.
27 January 2026 | Source: Reuters | Link: https://tinyurl.com/468nneb4
4. Kingdom earns $3.7 billion from tourism in 2025
Cambodia’s tourism sector earned $3.7 billion in revenue in 2025, up three percent compared to a year before; however, the Kingdom received 5.6 million international tourists last year, down 16.9 percent from 6.7 million in the year before, the report noted.
27 January 2026 | Source: Khmer Times | Link: https://tinyurl.com/336d8zdk
5. Cambodia’s Banking, Financial Institutions Grow Credit by 4.1% in 2025
Cambodia’s banks reported 4.1% lending growth to $63B in outstanding loans, with deposits up 14.7% to $65.7B and total assets rising 9.7% to $98.7B.
NPLs increased to 8.9% from 7.4%, yet credit expansion supported MSMEs amid economic challenges. The sector includes 59 commercial banks and 30.6M deposit accounts, underscoring its key role in economic activity.
28 January 2026 | Source: Cambodianess | Link: https://tinyurl.com/3s7erbmw
6. Over 530,000 Displaced Persons Return Home, About 113,000 Still Displaced
Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior reported on Jan 27 that 992 more displaced persons returned home since the Jan 26 ceasefire, bringing the total reintegrated to ~530,000 (82% of 640,000+ initially displaced). About 113,000 remain in camps, including 59,159 women and 37,088 children, as resettlement efforts continue.
28 January 2026 | Source: Fresh News | Link: https://tinyurl.com/m4v4wx83
7. Government Extends Vital Stamp Duty Exemptions to Propel Cambodian Real Estate Sector through 2026
The Cambodian government has extended stamp duty exemptions on residential property purchases until December 31, 2026 to support housing affordability and sustain the real estate and construction sectors. Under the policy, homes priced at or below USD 70,000 receive a full 4% stamp duty waiver, while properties priced between USD 70,000 and USD 210,000 benefit from a USD 70,000 deduction from the taxable base.
28 January 2026 | Source: Construction & Property | Link: https://tinyurl.com/y9ktnp7h
8. 2025 customs revenue exceeds target by almost 25%
In 2025, stronger trade activity helped Cambodia collect over $3 billion in customs revenue, exceeding the budget target by about 25% and nearing pre-Covid levels. The increase was driven by higher imports for investment and exports, along with better tax enforcement. For 2026, the government targets around $3 billion in customs revenue.
29 January 2026 | Source: The Phnom Penh Post | Link: https://tinyurl.com/yc292x4c
9. Cambodia registers 9,065 electric cars as of 2025
Cambodia had registered 9,065 electric cars by 2025, along with 3,203 electric motorcycles and 700 electric three-wheelers, reflecting growing adoption of EVs. The most popular brands are China’s BYD, Japan’s Toyota and the US’s Tesla.
29 January 2026 | Source: Xinhua | Link: https://tinyurl.com/2k3m84fz
10. US trade deficit with Asia expands despite Trump tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit with Asia in goods and services grew to $70.8 billion in November, new Commerce Department data shows, as a shrinking deficit with China is offset by growth in Southeast Asian imports.
30 January 2026 | Source: Nikkei Asia | Link: https://tinyurl.com/4r4snace