Economy and commerce

Cambodia takes big leap towards energy transition

Cambodia has taken a big leap in its clean energy transition with the recent approval of two more wind energy projects, signalling a new era for renewable energy in the country. Figures from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) showed that two more ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753367/cambodia-takes-big-leap-towards-energy-transition/

Cambodia adopts 21 global benchmarks to boost growth

Cambodia has taken another decisive step in aligning its economy with global benchmarks after the National Standards Council (NSC) approved the adoption of 21 new international standards at its 31st meeting, chaired by Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation and Chairman of ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753359/cambodia-adopts-21-global-benchmarks-to-boost-growth/

Construction on a comeback, say ministry; over 2,000 projects approved in H1

Cambodia’s construction sector has gradually begun to show positive signs, with more than 2,000 construction projects approved in the first half of 2025 — an increase of nearly one-quarter over the same period last year. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/construction-on-a-comeback-say-ministry-over-2-000-projects-approved-in-h1

Cambodia, China discuss trade, investment ties at CIFIT 2025

Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), led a delegation of 17 companies to China to explore investment opportunities as well as participate in the 25th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) in ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753361/cambodia-china-discuss-trade-investment-ties-at-cifit-2025/

Cambodia looks to diversify raw cashew exports via China

Cambodia’s cashew production sector could significantly boost its income if it can directly export raw cashew nuts to the Chinese market. Unofficial data showed that revenue from raw cashew exports in the first eight months of 2025 amounted to approximately $1.4 billion, according to Silot ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-looks-to-diversify-raw-cashew-exports-via-china

$1.5 billion Techo International Airport opens today, transforming Cambodia’s aviation landscape

The much-anticipated opening of the $1.5 billion Techo International Airport today is expected to recast Cambodia’s global connectivity and future economic growth. The airport will begin flight operations today, with an official inauguration scheduled for October 20. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753371/1-5-billion-techo-international-airport-opens-today-transforming-cambodias-aviation-landscape/

Cambodia, Philippines Seal New Agreements to Deepen Ties in Trade, Security and Education

Cambodia and the Philippines on September 8 pledged to deepen their partnership with new agreements on air connectivity, education, and transnational crime, as Prime Minister Hun Manet and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. charted a course for broader cooperation that spans security, trade, and people-to-people ties. ...

Torn Chanritheara
https://cambodianess.com/article/cambodia-philippines-seal-new-agreements-to-deepen-ties-in-trade-security-and-education

MEF pushes digital compliance to boost biz competitiveness

Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF), Thursday urged the Accounting and Auditing Regulator (ACAR) to advance digital reporting, compliance and skills development to promote Cambodia’s business competitiveness. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501752738/mef-pushes-digital-compliance-to-boost-biz-competitiveness/

Cambodia and Vietnam strengthen tourism cooperation with new MoU

During his visit to lead the Cambodian tourism delegation to the 19th Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Expo, Minister of Tourism Huot Hak held a high-level and significant working meeting with Nguyễn Văn Hùng, Vietnam’s Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501752188/cambodia-and-vietnam-strengthen-tourism-cooperation-with-new-mou/

Cambodia, Japan agree to expand investment ties

Cambodia and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties and improving the investment climate, following the 30th Meeting of the Cambodia-Japan Joint Committee held on Wednesday at the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501751651/cambodia-japan-agree-to-expand-investment-ties/

Kingdom exports first official shipment of cashew nuts to Italy

Fourteen tonnes of Cambodian processed cashews were officially exported to Italy yesterday by Ample Agro Product Co., Ltd., marking a milestone in Cambodia’s efforts to boost productivity, value-added processing, and export competitiveness. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501751637/kingdom-exports-first-official-shipment-of-cashew-nuts-to-italy/

Nham24 to shutdown after 10 years of operation end of Sept

Go24 (Cambodia) Co Ltd, which operated Nham 24, announced its closure, which takes effect September 30, 2025, after being in operation since 2016. ...

Rov Hongseng
https://kiripost.com/stories/nham24-to-shutdown-after-10-years-of-operation-by-end-of-sept

Nearly 500 investment projects approved by CDC

A total of 51 investment projects were approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) in August 2025, bringing the total number of registered investment projects in the first eight months of 2025 to nearly 500. This marks a significant increase over the ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/nearly-500-investment-projects-approved-by-cdc

Cambodia, Vietnam pledge stronger economic ties

Senate President Hun Sen and Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính discussed means to enhance Cambodia-Vietnam relations, especially in areas of trade, investment, and tourism, according to Chea Thyrith, spokesman for Senate president, on Tuesday. . ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501750891/cambodia-vietnam-pledge-stronger-economic-ties/

Minimum wage negotiations underway; employers suggest no change to current rate

Workers’ representatives have proposed a $10 increase to the current factory workers minimum wage for 2026, while the representatives of employers have suggested the current rate, $208 per month, be maintained. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minimum-wage-negotiations-underway-employers-suggest-no-change-to-current-rate

Lack of social protection could deepen poverty among returning migrants

Without social protection, even short periods of unemployment will worsen living conditions for migrant households, research found, as 30% of them were already poor and in debt. ...

Seoung Nimol and Moun Liza
https://cambojanews.com/lack-of-social-protection-could-deepen-poverty-among-returning-migrants/

Cambodia’s glutinous rice shortage fuels imports from Laos

Some 80 tonnes of glutinous rice was imported from Laos to meet Cambodia’s demand, as local farmers refrain from planting it due to low demand. Farmers have instead shifted to cultivating short period rice varieties with high yields. ...

Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodias-glutinous-rice-shortage-fuels-imports-from-laos

Keepin’ it riel: Cambodian currency listed on Australian currency board

The influence and circulation of the Cambodian riel on the international market is expected to increase following its listing on currency exchange boards in Australia. UK-based company Travelex has posted the riel at its outlets in Melbourne. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/keepin-it-riel-cambodian-currency-listed-on-australian-currency-board

Finance ministry: ‘Cambodia’s public debt remains manageable’

As of the end of the first half of 2025, Cambodia’s public debt stood at approximately $12 billion, a level assessed by Minister of Economy and Finance Aun Pornmoniroth as “manageable, with sustainability and low risk”. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/finance-ministry-cambodia-s-public-debt-remains-manageable-

Cambodia bats for peace at SCO Plus Summit in China

Prime Minister Hun Manet returned to Phnom Penh after attending the SCO Plus Summit in Tianjin, China, where he met senior leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501750380/cambodia-bats-for-peace-at-sco-plus-summit-in-china/

Cambodia, Vietnam strengthen trade ties, courtesy CVTPP

Cambodia and Vietnam reaffirmed their commitment to deepening trade and investment relations at the Cambodia-Vietnam Trade Promotion Programme (CVTPP) held at Novotel Phnom Penh Hotel, according to the Ministry of Commerce’s (MoC) statement on Friday. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501750237/cambodia-vietnam-strengthen-trade-ties-courtesy-cvtpp/

670K foreign tourists visit Angkor in Jan-Aug period

Angkor Archaeological Park, the most attractive tourism landscape in the Kingdom, received 669,619 foreign tourists in the first eight months of this year, up 2.72 percent, a report from the Angkor Enterprise overseeing the Angkor Entrance Pass Sales showed on Monday. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501749549/670k-foreign-tourists-visit-angkor-in-jan-aug-period/

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