Economy and commerce
Investment
New MoU sees commerce ministry back domestic animal feed production
The Ministry of Commerce has thrown its weight behind efforts to promote the Kingdom’s domestic animal feed industry, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with six factories to facilitate the purchase of ingredients. ...
Zhengzhou development group considering Cambodian investments
The leadership of the Zhengzhou Agricultural Development Group, based in China’s Henan province, has expressed interest in investment opportunities in Cambodia, particularly in the development of agro-industrial parks. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/zhengzhou-development-group-considering-cambodian-investments
EU invests $87 million to modernize Cambodia’s agriculture and boost market access
The European Union (EU) is investing nearly $87 million to modernize Cambodia’s agricultural sector and improve farmers’ access to domestic and international markets. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/eu-invests-87-million-to-modernize-cambodias-agriculture-and-boost-market-access/
Indian ambassador pledges increased trade, tourism promotion
Recently appointed Indian Ambassador to Cambodia Bawitlung Vanlalvawna has committed to expanding India-Cambodia bilateral trade relations and encouraging more Indian investors and tourists to visit the Kingdom. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/indian-ambassador-pledges-increased-trade-tourism-promotion
CDC lays out recommendations to bolster G-PSF mechanism
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) outlined four key recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of the Royal Government-Private Sector Forum (G-PSF), focusing on improving communication, accelerating operational procedures and developing the website. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501653004/cdc-lays-out-recommendations-to-bolster-g-psf-mechanism/
Cambodia attracts $1.06 billion investment in first two months
Cambodia approved fixed-assets investment projects worth $1,069 million in the first two months of 2025 with a total number of projects of 104 projects, a Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) report showed yesterday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501652372/cambodia-attracts-1-06-billion-investment-in-first-two-months/
Jan-Feb saw CDC say yes to 112 investment projects
More than 40 investment projects, totaling over $320 million, were approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) in February, bringing the total number of investment projects approved by the CDC in the first two months of 2025 to 112, with a total ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-feb-saw-cdc-say-yes-to-112-investment-projects
Cambodia, China hold talks on investment cooperation, development of SEZs
The Deputy Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Board (CIB) Suon Sophal, today led a working group to meet and discuss with Li Yongjun, Director-General of the General Department of Economic Cooperation and Overseas Investment of the Ministry of Commerce of China, with the aim ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651653/cambodia-china-hold-talks-on-investment-cooperation-development-of-sezs/
50 Chinese firms explore biz prospects in Cambodia
Top representatives of approximately 50 companies from Henan Province, China, are currently in Cambodia to explore investment opportunities, reflecting further deepening of economic ties between the two countries. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501650209/50-chinese-firms-explore-biz-prospects-in-cambodia/
CDC to decentralize investment registration process
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) is working on the decentralization of the investment project registration process to the sub-national level to enhance a smoother and more efficient investment environment. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651209/cdc-to-decentralize-investment-registration-process/
New $500 million SEZ on way in Preah Sihanouk
A new special economic zone (SEZ) in Preah Sihanouk province – with total investment of approximately $500 million – is reportedly close to final approval. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/new-500-million-sez-on-way-in-preah-sihanouk-
Japanese delegation seek investment opportunities in Cambodia
A Japanese business delegation representing around 40 companies has expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Cambodian government, which continually is working to build confidence in investors from all over the world. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/japanese-delegation-seek-investment-opportunities-in-cambodia
Govt officials inspect P Sihanouk projects to boost investment climate
Hean Sahib, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Chairman of the Investment Promotion Working Group for Preah Sihanouk, Monday led an inspection team to the Peninsula Bay project and Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) to strengthen investment promotion under the ...
CDC share Cambodia’s efforts to enhance business environment
Sun Chanthol first vice-president of The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), stated that Cambodia is continuing to push for improvements in all sectors to enhance the business environment and increase the potential to attract more foreign direct investment. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-share-cambodia-s-efforts-to-enhance-business-environment
Success of Preah Sihanouk investment programme may lead to nationwide rollout
A senior official from the Ministry of Economy and Finance has suggested that the success of an investment initiative in Preah Sihanouk province will lead to similar, Kingdom-wide programmes. ...
Commerce ministry rejects allegations of North Korean trade in Cambodia
The Ministry of Commerce has rejected claims by US-owned news outlet NK News that North Korean companies are engaged in business in Cambodia. ...
CDC leader: Faster diversification key to 2050 economic vision
A senior government official has highlighted the importance of increasing the speed of Cambodia’s economic diversification is essential to achieving its 2050 vision of becoming a high-income country. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-leader-faster-diversification-key-to-2050-economic-vision
THACO invests $1B in Cambodia agriculture, eyes $800M yearly revenue by 2028
THACO AGRI, a subsidiary of Vietnam’s Truong Hai Group Corporation (THACO), which began developing agriculture in Kratie and Ratanakiri provinces in 2018 with a focus on bananas, cattle, and other fruits and vegetables, estimates that it could earn $800 million in annual profits, starting in ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/thaco-invests-1b-in-cambodia-agriculture-eyes-800m-yearly-revenue-by-2028
Additional Chinese firms eying up investment in Kingdom
A delegation representing 18 large Chinese companies has expressed interest in investment opportunities in Cambodia, noting that the Kingdom requires foreign capital in several sectors, particularly for planting, producing, and processing goods to meet both domestic and export demand. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/additional-chinese-firms-eying-up-investment-in-kingdom
Chinese investors urged to explore Cambodia’s agricultural sector
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) yesterday encouraged Chinese investors to explore opportunities in establishing a production chain within the agricultural sector, particularly in cashew processing as this initiative is led by Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501640827/chinese-investors-urged-to-explore-cambodias-agricultural-sector/
Customs revenue increases by over 10% in 2024
An increase in demand for raw materials to meet the needs of domestic factories/enterprises for the production of export goods led to a rise in customs revenue in 2024. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/customs-revenue-increases-by-over-10-in-2024
January international trade up 25% year-on-year
Cambodia’s international trade continued its positive performance, with January 2025 recording over $5 billion, a nearly 25% increase compared to January 2024. Exports accounted for approximately 45% of the total trade value. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/january-international-trade-up-25-year-on-year
CDC to simplify business registration to lure investment
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) is in the process of improving the ease of doing business in Cambodia aimed at attracting foreign investment as companies are likely to switch locations amid trade war pressure, said Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501635801/cdc-to-simplify-business-registration-to-lure-investment/
Govt financing boosts rice production to 13 million tonnes
The Royal Government’s financing to stabilize agricultural prices and support farmers’ livelihoods has been highly effective, increasing rice production from 9 million tonnes in 2016 to over 13 million tonnes in 2024, according to Kao Thach, the Royal Government Delegate in Charge and CEO of ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501635205/govt-financing-boosts-rice-production-to-13-million-tonnes/