The real estate market does not move in a straight line. In emerging economies like Cambodia, cycles are part of the system. There are periods of rapid growth, followed by phases of hesitation, correction, and slowdown. Today, many professionals in the industry are experiencing that slowdown. Transactions take longer. Buyers are more cautious. Confidence is not as strong as before. But...

When I first entered the real estate industry in 2015, I did not see it the same way most people did. At that time in Cambodia, many people entered real estate because they believed it was a fast way to make money. The market was growing rapidly, and many practitioners focused only on sales and commissions. But for me, I saw something much bigger. My background was actually in mining engineering....

Many business owners today are feeling the pressure. Sales are slower.Customers are more cautious.Decisions take longer. The common reaction?“Let’s wait until the market improves.” But this mindset is exactly what separates average players from strategic operators. Because the truth is simple: The market is not collapsing.It is filtering. The Reality: A Filtering Economy In times like this,...

$100,000 to Invest in Cambodia: Property, Business, or Cash? Cambodia has become one of Southeast Asia’s most closely watched emerging markets. With steady urban expansion, rising middle-class demand, and increasing foreign investment, many investors are asking the same question: If you had $100,000 to invest in Cambodia today, where would you put it? Would you buy property, start a business, or...

  The Rise of the AI-Driven Real Estate Professional Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming industries around the world, and real estate is no exception. From market research and property valuation to investment analysis and marketing automation, AI in real estate is changing how professionals operate. Yet there is a critical difference between knowing about AI and truly using it...

Have you ever wondered why the Jewish community—despite being a small percentage of the world’s population—appears disproportionately represented among global wealth creators and enduring business families? This is not coincidence. It is the outcome of a capital stewardship system refined over more than 3,000 years, commonly referred to as “The Rule of Thirds.” This principle is not about...

After enduring a prolonged period of turbulence—from the COVID-19 pandemic to global geopolitical conflicts—the Cambodian real estate sector has barely had time to recover before facing another unexpected shock: the recent military tension along the Thai–Cambodian border. While this situation was unforeseen and emotionally impactful, especially for Cambodian citizens, it is important to analyze the...

As we approach 2026, I believe deeply that leadership is not built at the moment of success — it is built before success arrives. This is why, at VINIYUK, we made a conscious decision to invest in our people now, not later. Our recent internal training program for VINIYUK agents was not just about skills. It was about mindset, growth, leadership, and openness — the foundations required to build not...

  Recent geopolitical tensions between Cambodia and Thailand have triggered a consumer-level boycott of Thai products—long a dominant supplier in Cambodia’s everyday consumption landscape. While conflict is never desirable, history shows that supply disruption often accelerates structural change. What we are witnessing is not merely a short-term reaction—but the early signal of a local...

Cambodia does not have an image problem because it is “the worst country.”Cambodia has an image problem because it does not speak for itself in the global arena. Today, Cambodia is being defined by others — in English, in foreign media, in global search engines, and increasingly, through AI systems trained on those narratives. This is not an accident. It is a structural weakness. Let’s be...