Economy and commerce

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. ...

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. ...

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). ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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.   ...

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 ...

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. ...

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. ...

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are playing an increasingly important role in boosting Cambodia’s exports to international markets. Over the past three years, exports from SEZs across the country have accounted for approximately one-fourth of Cambodia’s total export value. ...

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 ...

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. ...

As Cambodia’s ban on Thai fruit imports took effect amid border tensions, local traders are grappling with shortages, rising prices, and spoiled stock in Thailand—while officials urge a shift toward alternative markets and domestic produce. ...

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has responded to the unilateral decision of Thailand’s Military Region 2 to close the Chong Sai Taku-Choub Korki border checkpoint. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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.​ ...

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”. ...

Most Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects are concentrated in the capital and coastal areas, and have focused on low-tech manufacturing, which offer limited opportunities for spillovers and industrial upgrading, a study carried out by the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) has highlighted. ...

Since the end of the second round of tariff talks with the United States on June 4-6, Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, for the first time on Monday, said that Cambodia is hopeful of securing a successful outcome in the third round of US tariff ...

Cambodia has exported more than 6.59 million tonnes of milled rice over the last 10 years to 123 destinations, with the Minister of Commerce urging exporters and stakeholders in the Kingdom’s rice industry to attract more investors and enhance the value chain to strengthen competitiveness ...

Cambodia imposed a ban on the import of Thai fruits and vegetables at all border checkpoints—a move analysts say could boost the value of Cambodian agricultural products. Farmers, however, claim the benefits might not be immediate as crops, such as fruits, take time to harvest. ...