Economy and commerce

US tariff rates to be announced soon, with Trump suggesting ‘20-30%’ likely

Following numerous in-person and online meetings, the US and Cambodia have reached an agreement and are currently drafting a statement that will outline a framework agreement regarding the “reciprocal” tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in April. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/us-tariff-rates-to-be-announced-soon-with-trump-suggesting-20-30-likely

Many Cambodian garment factories face short-term closure amid US tariff uncertainty - survey

Nearly half of 203 garment, footwear and travel goods (GFT) factories surveyed in Cambodia are uncertain whether they can sustain operations beyond the next three months due to unclear US tariff policies and waning buyer confidence. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodian-garment-factories-face-short-term-closure-amid-us-tariff-uncertainty-survey

Cambodia hosts final ASEAN entrepreneur forum, empowering women entrepreneurs

In support of women entrepreneurs in the ASEAN region, Cambodia is hosting the second and final edition of The Pinnacle Entrepreneur Forum and ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Awards (AWEN) this year before passing hosting duties to Laos. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-hosts-final-asean-entrepreneur-forum-empowering-women-entrepreneurs

Japanese firm look to expand recycling operations, support rural students

Japanese company GOMI Recycle 110 Co., Ltd., which has more than a decade of experience in waste recycling in Cambodia, has announced plans to expand its operations to several provinces and remote districts to support the education of poor students through recycling, in cooperation with ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japanese-firm-look-to-expand-recycling-operations-support-rural-students

Two Korean-owned banks allegedly committed human rights abuses via aggressive lending practices in Cambodia

Two Korean-owned commercial banks in Cambodia have been accused of human rights abuses against vulnerable borrowers, where they allegedly used aggressive debt practices, according to a new report by a Korean NGO. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/two-korean-owned-banks-allegedly-committed-human-rights-abuses-via-aggressive-lending-practices-in-cambodia/

‘Pinnacle Entrepreneur Forum’ planning global expansion

In what could become a major step for the Kingdom’s business community, the Pinnacle Entrepreneur Forum has outlined its goal of growing from a national gathering into a significant regional and global trade and business forum. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/-pinnacle-entrepreneur-forum-planning-global-expansion

Cambodia-Turkiye transport cooperation strengthened with latest MoU

Cambodia and Turkiye have signed a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the transport sector via international transit corridors (specifically, the Middle Corridor and TRACECA). ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-turkiye-transport-cooperation-strengthened-with-latest-mou

Century-old Chinese firm considering SSEZ investment

Chinese investment giant Wuxi Guolian Group has expressed an intention in contributing to the development of the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) through investment in the processing of agricultural products for export to China. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/century-old-chinese-firm-considering-ssez-investment

Malaysian delegation mulls investment in Kingdom

A delegation of Malaysian business leaders have expressed their interest in exploring investment opportunities in Cambodia. Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Malaysia in the first five months of 2025 rose by nearly 20% compared to the same period in 2024. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/malaysian-delegation-mulls-investment-in-kingdom

Thai-Cambodia border closed to cargo traffic

The General Department of Immigration (GDI) has announced that it will not permit any type of cargo transport to enter, exit, or transit through any international border checkpoints or regional checkpoints along the Cambodian-Thai border. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-cambodia-border-closed-to-cargo-traffic

35 investment projects granted incentives in Preah Sihanouk

The Preah Sihanouk Province Investment Promotion Working Group Wednesday approved in principle a new wave of 35 investment and business projects with a total capital of approximately $327 million. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501707730/35-investment-projects-granted-incentives-in-preah-sihanouk/

Cambodia offers boundless opportunities for Malaysian businesses

The consistently growing Cambodian economy offers boundless opportunities for Malaysian businesses, said Zaimah Osman, Trade Commissioner of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) on Wednesday.   ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501707732/cambodia-offers-boundless-opportunities-for-malaysian-businesses/#google_vignette

Leadership declare: MSMEs key to 2029 goals

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are playing an increasingly active and essential role, and are set to become a key driver in leading Cambodia toward achieving its goal of graduating from Least Developed Country (LDC) status by the end of 2029, according to a ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/leadership-declare-msmes-key-to-2029-goals

GDCE ramps up enforcement measures amid border crisis

Cambodia has tightened enforcement at key border checkpoints and assured the public of stable fuel and goods supplies, following the government’s decision to suspend all imports of fruits, vegetables, petroleum, and gas from Thailand amid rising cross-border tensions. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501706269/gdce-ramps-up-enforcement-measures-amid-border-crisis/

PM urges support for local products

Prime Minister Hun Manet Monday called on all citizens to support locally made products and work diligently in cultivating and processing goods for both personal use and broader consumption. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501706267/pm-urges-support-for-local-products/

Cambodia confident no supply disruptions after Thai fuel, gas imports halted

Persistent pressure and threats from certain Thai extremist groups have prompted the Cambodian government to suspend all fuel and gas imports from Thailand. The Cambodian government, economic experts and the general public are all reportedly in agreement that Cambodia is fully capable of securing enough ...

Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-confident-no-supply-disruptions-after-thai-fuel-gas-imports-halted?_gl=1*1tqguzx*_gcl_au*MTcxOTY3NTA2My4xNzQ3MzYwNDAz*_ga*Nzg5NDM0MDI2LjE2NjI0MzM2MTg.*_ga_R70MJXK09N*czE3NTA3MzAzMzQkbzcxMCRnMSR0MTc1MDczMDQ0MyRqNDIkbDAkaDI0NDIwNzIzMQ..

Cambodia bans Thai fuel imports as tensions rise

Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced a halt to all fuel and gas imports from Thailand starting at midnight, citing sufficient alternative supplies and escalating tensions following a Thai military-led incursion of 150 cyclists into the Ta Moan Thom temple compound. ...

Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-bans-thai-fuel-imports-as-tensions-rise

Three documents submitted for third round of US tariff negotiations

Cambodia has submitted three documents to the United States in preparation for the third round of tariff negotiations, with positive outcome hoped by Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/three-documents-submitted-for-third-round-of-us-tariff-negotiations

Vehicle industry exports exceed $1 billion, growth driven by tyre manufacturing

As of 2024, investment in Cambodia’s automotive sector reached approximately $746 million, while exports exceeded $1.1 billion, the majority of which came from tyre manufacturing. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/vehicle-industry-exports-exceed-1-billion-growth-driven-by-tyre-manufacturing

Banks, MFIs back sustainable finance shift in Cambodia

Cambodia’s financial sector is steadily pivoting towards a more responsible and inclusive future, as banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs) embrace sustainable finance to support economic resilience, social progress, and environmental protection.​ ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501702148/banks-mfis-back-sustainable-finance-shift-in-cambodia/

Digital trade forum aims to scale up online trade

Cambodia is actively encouraging citizens to increasingly and safely adopt digital trade practices through the organization of the “Cambodia Digital Trade Forum and Online Expo”. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/digital-trade-forum-aims-to-scale-up-online-trade

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