Economy and commerce

The Cambodian Banking Association (ABC) and the Cambodian Microfinance Association (CMA) have collectively affirmed the stability of the banking sector in response to a recent Credit Bureau Cambodia (CBC) report detailing a near $60 billion loan portfolio. ...

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has urged Vietnamese businessmen to visit Cambodia to explore potential partnerships with Cambodian entrepreneurs and opportunities for direct investment in Cambodia, as bilateral trade between the two countries in 2024 reached nearly $7.8 billion. ...

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. ...

The Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) has provided credit guarantees of $271 million for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) as of February 2025 as their working capital for expansion. ...

Two Chinese companies, one an industrial park management firm and another electric storage battery manufacturer, Wednesday evinced interest in exploring investment opportunities in Cambodia.  ...

The seminal role of riel in strengthening Cambodia’s national identity and promoting economic stability came into full display during a seminar to mark the 45th anniversary of the re-circulation of the riel, yesterday. ...

Indian Business Chamber in Cambodia (IBCC) Wednesday unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) system for the banking industry aimed at enhancing customer experiences and supporting Cambodia’s ongoing fintech transformation and digital banking evolution. /// ...

A special meeting held by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Wednesday discussed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Cambodia and China. ...

Asian Development Bank (ADB) reaffirmed its strong partnership with Cambodia and commitment to advancing economic diversification, private sector development, and investments in human capital to sustain inclusive growth. ...

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has called on local producers to ensure that their products are hygienic, quality and safety standards and encouraged Cambodian consumers to support locally produced goods.   ...

The Cambodian Economic Youth Federation Association (CEYFA) Monday urged authorities to increase campaigns to promote the benefits of informal economy workers, encouraging their participation in supply chains and enhancing value creation in national economic activities.   ...

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. ...

Cambodia has a total of 140,710 billboards across the country, with 17 companies providing advertising services in three formats. ...

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. ...

As of the end of 2024, 5.04 million Cambodian citizens – or 51 per cent of the over-18-year-old population – had utilised credit or taken out loans. The total amount of credit equalled to almost $59 billion (236,429.266 billion riel). ...

The newly-launched “cold chain + general cargo” transport route between the China’s southernmost port Fangchenggang and Cambodia’s Koh Kong Port is set to enhance the Kingdom’s export capacity, according to business insiders and Chinese officials. ...

Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, held a meeting on Monday to review the draft Intellectual Property Law, which was attended by senior members of the ministry.   ...

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) plans to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies as part of the modernisation and reform drive, said Kong Vibol, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister and Delegate of the Royal Government in charge as Director-General of GDT, yesterday.   ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Wednesday called on local authorities in Ratanakiri province to strengthen public financial education, particularly for indigenous communities, to raise awareness of the risks associated with informal loans and the consequences of using community land as collateral.   ...

The Ministry of Commerce has dismissed calls by farmers to ban frozen meat imports because they are bound by free trade agreement contracts. ...

The European Union (EU) is investing nearly $87 million to modernize Cambodia’s agricultural sector and improve farmers’ access to domestic and international markets. ...

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. ...

The European Union (EU) Friday granted €15 million, approximately $16.38 million, to modernize Cambodia’s agricultural sector and improve farmers’ access to both domestic and global markets. ...

The Digital Economy Forum 2025 focussed on Cambodia’s advancing digital landscape by fostering digital literacy and promoting the importance of digitalization. ...