Economy and commerce

National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Governor Chea Serey met with a delegation led by Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M Remolona Jr and discussed mutual concerns and continued collaborative efforts as the two central banks deepen financial linkage in Phnom Penh on Friday. ...

Cambodia’s insurance market recorded a 5.6% year-on-year increase in gross premiums in the third quarter of 2026, reaching $102.41 million, driven by strong growth in life insurance despite a slight decline in general insurance, according to data released by the Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC) ...

Preah Sihanouk provincial leader sought to attract investment and strengthen cooperation with Polish companies in infrastructure, construction safety and technology as the coastal province stepped up efforts to expand international partnerships and promote its economic potential. ...

Cambodia and Germany are seeking to strengthen cooperation in supporting local enterprises, improving quality infrastructure and promoting investment, as Cambodia works to enhance the competitiveness of its domestic industries ahead of its graduation from least developed country status. ...

Cambodia plans to step up efforts to attract German investment through a business and investment mission to Germany in early 2027, featuring an investment forum and business-matching activities to connect Cambodian investment opportunities with German companies and investors. ...

The government has approved a draft 2027 budget that would raise national spending by 3.2%, while forecasting faster economic growth than the International Monetary Fund and World Bank expect. ...

With climate volatility threatening crop yields and global buyers demanding stricter food safety and sustainability standards, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) is pushing the modernisation of Cambodia’s farm-to-table supply chain, which demands mobilising responsible and sustainable investment. ...

Cambodia registered 366 new factories in the first nine months of this year, bringing the total number of operational factories to 3,417, as the country continues to expand its industrial base and attract investment in manufacturing, according to the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and ...

Cambodia has increased its gold reserves to 57.3 tonnes in the second quarter of 2026, up from 54.43 tonnes at the end of 2025, according to the World Gold Council, with economists saying that the move could strengthen macroeconomic stability amid global economic uncertainty. ...

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of Cambodia’s economy, contributing around 63 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP). Prime Minister Hun Manet has called for public servants to dedicate themselves to supporting the sector by improving service delivery. ...

IM Capital Holding, a Polish investment group, has pledged to deepen ties between Cambodia and Poland’s private sectors, proposing a bilateral business forum and the establishment of a Cambodia-Poland Chamber of Commerce. ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) reported that gross lending reached 266.05 trillion riels (approximately $66.5 billion) as of August 2026, with real estate remaining the largest recipient of credit, accounting for 20.7% of total lending despite virtually flat year-on-year growth. ...

Cambodia has surpassed its long-standing target of exporting one million tonnes of milled rice annually, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen its agricultural processing industry and expand its presence in international markets. ...

Cambodia and Turkey have pledged to boost bilateral trade to $1 billion in the coming years. To attract Turkish investors, Prime Minister Hun Manet highlighted six key competitive advantages and investment opportunities currently driving Cambodia’s economic appeal. ...

A high-profile Cambodian businessman has called for the private sectors of Cambodia and Turkiye to work together to encourage their respective governments to establish a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), stating that such an agreement would boost bilateral trade and investment. Kith Meng, president of ...

The Cambodian government approved 36 investment projects in September 2026, bringing the total number of investment projects approved during the first nine months of the year to nearly 400. ...

Azerbaijan has become the first country in Eastern Europe to sign a double taxation agreement (DTA) with the Kingdom. The agreement aims to eliminate double payment on income tax and prevent tax evasion and avoidance. With the addition of the latest agreement, Cambodia has now ...

Cambodia’s vehicle tyre export industry is emerging as a key export sector, recording an 80 per cent revenue increase in the first nine months of the year. From January to September, tyre exports generated more than $1.7 billion. ...

At a recent EuroCham and DFDL event, tax experts warned about tighter tax rules ahead, including a major audit overhaul raising thresholds by sector, includes foreign branches, casinos and larger property developers, and imposes penalties that double and triple beyond 30 days ...

Cambodian international trade exceeded $57 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up more than 20 per cent from with the same period last year. The Kingdom recorded a trade deficit of nearly $3 billion, with imports outpacing exports. ...

Cambodia and the Azerbaijan have pledged to strengthen bilateral trade and investment following Prime Minister Hun Manet’s visit to the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), held in Baku, the Azerbaijani capital. ...

Cambodia has recorded its highest-ever score for national budget transparency, rising to 54 out of 100 in the 2025 Open Budget Survey (OBS), but public participation in the budget process remains among the country’s weakest areas. ...

Economies in East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) are projected to grow at 4.5% in 2026, according to the latest World bank bi-annual economic update for the region, released today. While noting that the region continues to demonstrate resilience in the face of global headwinds, ...

Cambodia’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) issued Notification No. 007 on July 21, 2026, introducing new tax incentives for investors in government securities issued in 2026. For foreign investors, the measures lower withholding tax on interest and provide exemptions covering interest income and capital ...