The official launch of “Cambodia Garment, Footwear and Travel Goods (GFT) Sector Development Strategy 2022-2027″
On 21 March 2022, the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a press release on the official launch of “Cambodia Garment, Footwear and Travel Goods (GFT) Sector Development Strategy 2022-2027″. Due to peace and political stability, competitive wages and production cost, preferential trade access, and ...
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Auto, electronics marked as potential priority sectors
The Cambodian government identified the automotive and electronics sectors as potential priority sectors for promoting Cambodia’s participation in the global value chain, as well as promoting economic diversification and economic recovery after the Covid-19. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501060029/auto-electronics-marked-as-potential-priority-sectors/
Firm wraps up study of waterborne logistic hub in capital
The China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) has finished a feasibility study for the construction of a waterway and logistic facility along the Bassac River in Phnom Penh. ...
Rann Reuy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/firm-wraps-study-waterborne-logistic-hub-capital
Cambodia’s exports jump 32 percent in first four months
Cambodia exported goods for a total of $7,606 million in the first four months this year, a 32 percent increase over the same period last year, data from the General Department of Customs and Excises showed. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501076534/cambodias-exports-jump-32-percent-in-first-four-months/
Cambodia faces drought in 2023
Authorities have sent out a warning that 2023’s dry season will bring droughts countrywide, with residents urged to use water sparingly. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-faces-drought-in-2023
Cambodia’s total trade up 9% to $52 billion in 2022
Cambodia’s international trade in 2022 totalled more than $52 billion, a 9.2 percent year-on-year increase, while Cambodia’s exports jumped more than 16 percent. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501217283/cambodias-total-trade-up-9-to-52-billion-in-2022/
Cambodia’s exports to world up 18 pct in eleven months
Cambodia exported some $20,457 million worth of goods to the world market in the first eleven months of this year, an increase by 18 percent compared to the same period last year, according to a report of the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501202310/cambodias-exports-to-world-up-18-pct-in-eleven-months/
Cambodia’s export surges 18% to $20 billion
Cambodia exported $20,457 million worth of goods in the January-November period of this year, an increase of almost 18.1 percent compared to the same period in 2021, according to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise report yesterday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501201379/cambodias-export-surges-18-to-20-billion/
$3.38 billion worth of oil and gas products imported by Cambodia in first 11 months
Cambodia have imported oil and gas products worth $3.38 billion in the first 11 months of 2022, up almost 58 percent over the same period last year, a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise said on Monday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501201457/3-38-billion-worth-of-oil-and-gas-products-imported-by-cambodia-in-first-11-months/
School makes STEM skills practical
Bunrany Hun Sen Chakriyavong, one of the only two high schools in the small coastal province of Kep, has recently added life skills to its curriculum in the hope that graduates will employ their skills to earn additional income to support their tertiary education. ...
Keo Bosaba
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/school-makes-stem-skills-practical
Announcement of the 56th Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair (IHGF) Delhi Fair (Autumn) 2023
On 10 August 2023, the Ministry of Commerce released an announcement regarding the 56th Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair (IHGF) Delhi Fair (Autumn) 2023 on their social media channel. According to the announcement, The Ministry of Commerce of the Kingdom of Cambodia wishes to inform all ...
The Ministry of Commerce
Textile & Apparel SEA-Cambodia Summit 2024 to boost textile growth
The Textile and Apparel SEA-Cambodia Summit 2024 is set to take place in Phnom Penh from March 14–15, 2024. The summit aims to address trends in the Southeast Asia region, focusing on themes like policy, sourcing strategy, supply chain digitisation, local factories, and sustainable development. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501345737/textile-apparel-sea-cambodia-summit-2024-to-boost-textile-growth/
Cambodia’s exports earn $13 billion in January-July period
Cambodia exported $13.525 billion worth of goods to international markets in the January-July period of 2023, a year-on-year decrease of 2 percent, a report of the General Department of Customs and Excise showed on Friday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501341450/cambodias-exports-earn-13-billion-in-january-july-period/
Insurance premiums rise to $81 million Q2
Despite the impact on incomes due to global economic uncertainties, the Kingdom’s insurance industry has performed well so far this year, with insurance premiums growing 6.3 per cent to $81.2 million in the second quarter of 2023 from $76.3 million in the corresponding period last ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/insurance-premiums-rise-81-million-q2
Manet touches down in Beijing for high-level meetings
Prime Minister Hun Manet arrived in Beijing on September 14 for his first official visit to China, where he is slated to attend the 20th China-ASEAN Expo and meet other leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/manet-touches-down-beijing-high-level-meetings
GFT minimum wage hike focuses on sustainability
The government has confirmed continuing minimum wage hikes for workers in the garment, footwear, and travel goods (GFT) sector, adhering to the sustainability of the sector and competitiveness in the market. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501352116/gft-minimum-wage-hike-focuses-on-sustainability/
PM approves all 30 council consultation applications
Prime Minister Hun Manet has approved the requests of all 30 of the political parties which applied to join the Supreme Council for Consultation and Recommendation, according to Chhim Phal Vorun, head of the council secretariat. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-approves-all-30-council-consultation-applications
Three main water sources in Mondulkiri under rehabilitation and repair
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology participates in the implementation of the Master Plan for Mondulkiri Tourism Development 2022-2035 and are rehabilitating three main water sources in the province. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501106948/three-main-water-sources-in-mondulkiri-under-rehabilitation-and-repair/
Cambodia imports oil, gas products worth $2.84 billion in first 9 months
Cambodia imported oil and gas products worth $2.84 billion in the first nine months of 2022, up 66 percent from $1.71 billion in the same period last year, according to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise on Monday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501166331/cambodia-imports-oil-gas-products-worth-2-84-billion-in-first-9-months/
New agriculture minister approved
Dith Tina, a former secretary of state in the Energy Ministry, has been voted the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries on Friday, receiving 111 votes from members of the National Assembly. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/new-agriculture-minister-appointed