Economy and commerce

As the gap in social benefits between rich and poor continues to widen, Cambodia needs to take a hard look at how it designs social protection—making sure support is truly accessible to everyone, not just a few. ...

The Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) will be able accommodate larger vessels and significantly expand its container storage and transshipment capacity starting from the end of the first quarter of 2027, as construction of the Phase 1 New Container Terminal has now surpassed 60% completion. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has called for increased investment in research and development (R&D) and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), as Cambodia accelerates its shift toward an innovation-driven economy aimed at achieving high-income status by 2050.​ ...

More than two months after the liquidation of Prince Bank, customers began receiving full refunds of their deposits on Monday, following the appointment of accounting firm Morisonkak MKA to oversee the winding-up process and convert the bank’s assets into cash. ...

The Ministry of Economy and Finance has issued updated guidelines to fuel importers and distributors to ensure the implementation of the government’s measure to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) burden on the supply of petroleum products, specifically regular gasoline and diesel. ...

Prince Bank customers began withdrawing 100 percent of their refunds on Monday following the legal process of converting the bank’s assets into cash. ...

Fears over transparency in Cambodia’s banking sector have intensified after a Phnom Penh bank briefly suspended services and capped transfers, with experts warning that disruptions could trigger wider panic following recent license revocations and bank liquidations. ...

Despite numerous global and regional challenges, Cambodia’s agricultural sector has demonstrated resilience and notable progress, playing a vital role in ensuring food security, creating jobs and supporting national economic growth, according to Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Dith Tina. ...

Fears over transparency in Cambodia’s banking sector have intensified after a Phnom Penh bank briefly suspended services and capped transfers, with experts warning that disruptions could trigger wider panic following recent license revocations and bank liquidations. ...

Trump’s flashy tariffs get the attention, but non-tariff barriers are what truly kill competition and leave firms and consumers worse off. ...

Kim Chang Yong, South Korean ambassador to Cambodia, has invited a Cambodian delegation to visit Korea this coming June to promote the Kingdom’s investment landscape, potentially attracting Korean investors. ...

Tax cooperation between Cambodia and the Republic of Korea is expected to improve after Cambodia’s General Department of Taxation (GDT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Tax Service of the Republic of Korea on the exchange of information for tax purposes. ...

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has announced that nearly 20,000 job opportunities are currently available in Kampong Speu province, specifically targeting workers returning from Thailand and local jobseekers. ...

Cambodia exported products worth US$5.23 billion in the first two months of 2026, a year-on-year increase of 17.2 per cent, said a General Department of Customs and Excise’s report released on Tuesday (March 10). ...

Escalating conflict in the Middle East is disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s key oil and gas chokepoints, pushing global prices higher and raising concerns even in Cambodia. ...

As of the end of 2025, more than 3,000 large factories were operating in Cambodia, representing an increase of nearly 30% over 2024, according to the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation. ...

Cambodia’s central bank has revoked the license of Panda Commercial Bank, it said on Monday. The lender has reported links to a sanctioned firm accused of laundering billions of dollars for scam networks. ...

Chea Vuthy, secretary-general of the Cambodian Investment Board of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), has noted the that the government and people of Japan have consistently supported and stood alongside the Royal Government and people of Cambodia at every stage of socio-economic ...

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and the ASEAN–Cambodia Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Cambodia will stage the “Cambodia–ASEAN Business Summit 2026” this coming March, with the aim of promoting and creating a more favourable environment for domestic and international investors. ...

A senior Cambodian official has reported a significant decline in social discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community, framing legal marriage equality as both a human rights milestone and a strategic economic advantage for the Kingdom. ...

The manufacturing sector remains a key pillar supporting Cambodia’s economic growth. According to estimates for 2025, the sector is expected to grow by more than 8%, while overall economic growth is projected at around 5%. ...

The government’s efforts to enhance the attractiveness of the tourism sector, along with the construction of new infrastructure — especially Techo International Airport — are reportedly paying dividends, attracting more investment. ...

The president of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has called on representatives of provincial and municipal chambers of commerce, as well as overseas representative offices, to work together to fulfil their mission as a bridge between the business community and the Royal Government’s strategic ...

An increase in import–export activities between Cambodia and its international partners in 2025 helped the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) collect more than $3 billion in customs revenue, equivalent to nearly 125% of the 2025 Budget Law. ...