Will AEON mall succeed in one of the poorest countries in the world?

3 July 2014
The Cambodia Herald
Cities / Economic policy and administration / Economy and commerce / Foreign investors / Industries / Infrastructure / Investment / Markets / Phnom Penh / Real estate / Urban administration and development
AEON Mall / Europe / Hun Sen / Japanese aid / United States aid

The presence of AEON Mall in Cambodia has stirred a lot of questions revolving around the future success of this Japanese giant mall. … Since the official opening of the mall, thousands of people have flocked to visit this new mall. Not only people in general are happy to see AEON Mall in Cambodia, but Prime Minister Hun Sen also welcomes its presence. … According to the list of companies registered for renting space in AEON Mall, there are a total of 186 stores, three fourth of which are foreigners-owned. 49 of them are from Japan, 21 others from Europe and 9 others from the US. On the other hand, local brands occupy 42 stores touching on sales, banking, restaurants, cafes, clothing and many other areas. …

 The Cambodia Herald News Staff
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