Economy and commerce

Cambodia has reaffirmed its commitment to structural reforms and modernising the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) to the Chinese business community to attract new investment and strengthen confidence, as China ranks as the country’s second-largest source of investment. ...

Borrowers facing financial difficulties can still have their loans restructured through direct negotiations with banks and financial institutions (BFIs), even though the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) ended the loan restructuring measure to ensure loan portfolios reflect actual credit risks, according to Sok Chan, Head ...

The Kingdom’s factory workers will hear the new minimum wage for 2027 by the end of this month, with the National Council on Minimum Wage beginning formal negotiations this week. The council, chaired by Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Heng Sour, held its first ...

The state-backed Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (ARDB) has disbursed more than $500 million in loans to farmers, agricultural cooperatives and agribusinesses nationwide to support the agricultural sector, its CEO Kao Thach said. ...

The Minister of Mines and Energy (MME) Keo Rottanak Friday highlighted the need for international partnerships to unlock Cambodia’s mineral resources, saying the sector requires foreign investment, technology, processing capacity and access to international markets. ...

To help local farmers, SMEs, and innovative entrepreneurs scale their businesses, Siem Reap province launched an exciting three-day trade and product exhibition from August 28-30. ...

Two provincial leaders took the stage at the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) River-Source Dialogue forum in China to showcase the massive economic potential of Kep and Takeo provinces. Focusing on tourism, agriculture, and industry, they underscored the game-changing role the Funan Techo Canal will play in ...

Approximately 470,000 foreigners purchased tickets to visit the Angkor Archaeological Park during the first eight months of 2026, a decline of nearly one-third compared with the same period in 2025. Nonetheless, ticket sales generated $22.54 million in revenue. ...

A sharp 37.5 percent decline in imports from Thailand has spurred over 700 supermarkets and marts to stock domestic goods, creating an opportunity for local SMEs to scale production and capture market share. ...

Singapore-based Grab Holdings Inc. has expressed its intention to strengthen cooperation with the Cambodian government on electric vehicle (EV) policies and the development of vehicle charging infrastructure, in addition to the company’s current consumer logistics businesses. ...

Economists and business insiders have described the presence of the upcoming Phnom Penh Logistics & Industrial Complex (PPLC) as a “magnet” that will help encourage greater foreign direct investment in the country in the future. Cambodia currently has nearly 40 special economic zones (SEZs) in ...

The US remains the largest market for Cambodian goods, with exports to the US exceeding $9 billion in the first seven months of 2026, accounting for nearly half of Cambodia’s total export earnings from shipments to markets around the world. ...

A US congressional delegation has pledged stronger support for efforts to expand cooperation between Cambodia and the US, while reaffirming Washington’s support for mine and unexploded ordnance clearance operations in Cambodia. ...

The Ministry of Commerce is hoping to expand digital commerce in Cambodia through the 3rd Digital Trade Forum and Online Expo (3rd DTF), which will take place next month. ...

Amid growing global uncertainty, one of the Kingdom’s leading business leaders has declared that Cambodia needs to further broaden and diversify its markets to enhance competitiveness and create more export opportunities. ...

Cambodia and Malaysia’s Selangor state have discussed investment opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and potential business cooperation to deepen economic ties and encourage cross-border investment. ...

Air Cambodia on Monday inaugurated its new Airline Operations Control Center (AOC) at its headquarters in Phnom Penh, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s broader operational modernisation and growth strategy. ...

Cambodia and Vietnam yesterday renewed their drive toward a $20 billion bilateral trade goal during parliamentary talks in Phnom Penh. ...

Cambodia’s exports of garments and clothing accessories continue to show positive signs, with total export earnings reaching nearly $7 billion in the first seven months of 2026, up nearly 8% compared with the same period in 2025. The total accounted for one-third of Cambodia’s total ...

Cambodia’s industrial sector recorded strong growth in the first six months of 2026, with total production exceeding $9.8 billion, according to a report released yesterday by the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI).​ ...

Commerce Minister Cham Nimul met with Director General of Rachna Eco Energy EV Automotive (Cambodia) Co Ltd Oun Rachna, on Monday, and discussed the company’s business progress and its upcoming plans to expand electric vehicles (EVs) and clean energy development across Cambodia. ...

The securities market rebounded in June, with the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) Index climbing to 455.8 and total market capitalisation rising to 12,505 billion riels, equivalent to $3.1 billion, according to the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) latest data. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has shared the success of the government’s “Special Programme to Promote Investment in the Four Northeastern Provinces of the Kingdom of Cambodia 2025–2028”. ...

International development economists have encouraged Cambodia to continue the measures it has introduced to counter the efforts of the current global energy disruption, according to a new report released by the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI). The “The Economic Impact of International Energy Market Disruptions ...