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Central bank warns lenders over property

CAMBODIA’S central bank has warned that the property market downturn could increase nonperforming loans (NPLs). The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) said its latest supervision report showed NPLs rising from US$58 million in June 2008 to almost $88 million by … Continue reading

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Bank technology to take hit

LEADERS in the country’s IT industry expect that the global financial crisis will slow investment in Cambodia’s banking technology, but are optimistic the sector is well-positioned for an eventual recovery. “Had it not been for the world economic downturn, we … Continue reading

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Banking sector still stable

CAMBODIA’S banking is on a solid footing despite the economic crisis and reports of high risk, according to officials. The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Ministry of Economy and Finance said Wednesday that limited exposure to real estate, … Continue reading

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ACLEDA bank to expand its branches in Lao

In the last decade, the growth of commercial banking system in Cambodia, local largest ACLEDA bank, Cambodian owner, is expanding its operation across Cambodia, and started setting up its branches in Lao to serve customers since July 2008 with three … Continue reading

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Low interest rate and increase in loans are important to boost agriculture sector

Agriculture sector has expanded gradually thanks to productivity gains, reflecting an increase in the area under irrigation, the use of improved agricultural inputs and greater commercialization of farming. By the way, without financing, farmers cannot adjust to changing market conditions … Continue reading

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Commercial bank VIP closed before operating any business

The Singaporean commercial bank VIP, located along Monivong Boulevard in Phnom Penh, was shutting its door before offering any loans or receiving any deposits. The closure was because that the bank could not meet the government’s reserve requirement, local media … Continue reading

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