Economy and commerce

Cambodia’s international trade with 170 countries exceeded $52 billion from August 2023 to July this year, an increase of 9.4 percent compared to the same period last year, said Neth Pheaktra, Minister of Information (MoI). ...

The Kingdom exported 248,535 tonnes of rubber products earning more than $397 million in the first three quarters of 2024, according to a report released by the General Directorate of Rubber on Friday. ...

Official data showed on Friday that Cambodia earned $394 million in revenue from exports of natural rubber latex in the first nine months of 2024, up 18 percent from $332.6 million in the same period last year. ...

Peace, political stability, macroeconomic stability and multilateral and bilateral free trade agreements have played a critical role in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and fostering economic growth in the Kingdom, said Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice- President of Council for the Development ...

To help address climate change impacts and foster a sustainable financial ecosystem in Cambodia, International Finance Corporation (IFC) is collaborating with the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) to boost the capacity of local financial institutions in the climate finance space. ...

Australian ambassador to Cambodia Derek Yip expressed interest in Cambodia’s infrastructure development plans, as trade between the two countries exceeded $220 million in the first three quarters of 2024. ...

Over the past decade, Cambodia has progressed in integrating into the global trade network and diversifying its exports beyond traditional products such as garments and textiles. Amid the changing global trade landscape, the country faces challenges such as trade disruptions and intensified competition. It is now ...

The government is actively working to expand its power generation and transmission capabilities to meet the country’s growing energy demands, said Keo Rottanak, Minister of Mines and Energy. ...

When Davuth fell behind on his microfinance loan earlier this year, a credit officer visited his home in Ratanakiri province almost daily. The officer pressured him to borrow from neighbourhood lenders or sell his farmland – his main source of income and livelihood, he said. ...

The Kingdom of Cambodia and the People’s Republic of China have vowed to strengthen their relationship, especially by further strengthening their iron-clad friendship, diamond cooperation, and comprehensive partnership. ...

To help address climate change impacts and foster a sustainable financial ecosystem in Cambodia, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is collaborating with the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) to boost the capacity of local financial institutions in the climate finance space. ...

Cambodia-Vietnam trade volume reached $5.81 billion, up 21.9 percent from $4.77 billion in the same period in 2023, according to a report of the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE). ...

The Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) has handled more than 14,000 flights with 1.3 million passengers in the first year of its operation, the airport operator said on Wednesday. ...

The government has announced tax exemption for tourism-related businesses operating in Siem Reap province. ...

The exchange of goods between Cambodia and Vietnam in the first three quarters of 2024 reached over $5.8 billion, a 20% increase compared to the same period in 2023, with Cambodia’s trade deficit amounting to over $360 million. ...

The US presidential election on November 5 is watched closely by policymakers, economic commentators and business people across the Southeast Asia region, including Cambodia given the potential impact of the poll results on the region’s trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) prospects, as well as ...

Cambodia along with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are considering revising the customs tariff regulations aimed at updating the product code to strengthen the efficiency of monitoring trade activities globally. ...

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the European Union (EU) expressed their commitment to support the expansion of the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA). ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet Monday pointed out five recommendations to promote economic and trade development to transform Cambodia into a middle-income country by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050. ...

Cambodia and France outlined a comprehensive roadmap aimed at enhancing their bilateral relations, agreeing to work towards establishing a strategic partnership by 2026. ...

After the recent withdrawal from the development pact known as the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA), the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) shifted its stance to promote bilateral cooperation with the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) including the removal of double taxation, trade, tourism and ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Tuesday warned the public against the availing illegal loan services, emphasizing the potential financial losses and significant risks. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to maintain a just and inclusive multilateral trading system and to broaden trade cooperation with its partners. ...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will continue to partner with Cambodia to ensure sustainable, inclusive, and resilient socio-economic development. ...