Industries
Kampot International Tourism Port set to open on April 3
To coincide with the upcoming Khmer New Year (KNY) festival, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has scheduled to officially inaugurate the Kampot International Tourism Port on April 3. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501652997/kampot-international-tourism-port-set-to-open-on-april-3/
Private development at Khnang Phsar cancelled in favour of community led plans
The government has cancelled multiple private development projects at Kampong Speu province’s Khnang Phsar tourism site, including the planned construction of a concrete road up to the mountain, in order to provide the local community with the opportunity to manage the area and offer services ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/private-development-at-khnang-phsar-cancelled-in-favour-of-community-led-plans
Berlin tourism expo tipped to pay off for Cambodian travel sector
The “International Tourismus Borse (ITB Berlin) 2025” tourism world expo is expected to bring great positive outcomes for Cambodia’s tourism sector. ...
Following hike, PM orders detailed plans for natural tourism sitesFollowing hike, PM orders detailed plans for natural tourism sites
The Ministry of Environment is working to develop a plan for the conservation and infrastructure development of Phnom Khnang Phsar and Khnang Sampov, two natural tourism sites within the Cardamom National Park. ...
Cambodian Ambassadors pledge to enhance promotion of the tourism sector
Ambassadors and Consuls General of Cambodia abroad have reaffirmed their commitment to further promote the country’s tourism potential to the world during their missions. This commitment was made during a meeting on March 9 between Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, and a delegation of 19 ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651426/cambodian-ambassadors-pledge-to-enhance-promotion-of-the-tourism-sector/
Manet announces steady recovery of real estate market
Prime Minister Hun Manet has declared that the real estate market, particularly in residential properties in Cambodia, has started to pick up gradually, and that growth is stronger and clearer than before. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/manet-announces-steady-recovery-of-real-estate-market
Cambodia anticipates welcoming as many as 7.5M tourists in 2025: minister
Cambodia is projected to attract up to 7.5 million international tourists in 2025, Tourism Minister Huot Hak said here on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501646275/cambodia-anticipates-welcoming-as-many-as-7-5m-tourists-in-2025-minister/
Tourism industry contributes 9.4 percent to Cambodia’s GDP
The tourism industry contributed 9.4 per cent to Cambodia’s gross domestic product (GDP) last year, making the sector one of the key drivers of the country’s economy, according to a report from the Ministry of Tourism released on February 24. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://khmertimeskh.com/501644957/tourism-industry-contributes-9-4-percent-to-cambodias-gdp/
Kingdom sees 10 percent growth in manufacturing sector
Cambodia’s manufacturing sector experienced a robust growth in 2024 with the number of manufactures reaching a new high of 2,316 as of November last year, a report from the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation showed. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501644780/kingdom-sees-10-percent-growth-in-manufacturing-sector/
Cambodia-China to launch ‘Tourism Year 2025’ next week
After the successful completion of ‘2024 Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year’, both countries will commence the ‘Cambodia-China Tourism Year 2025’ next week in Zhengzhou City, Henan province, People’s Republic of China, said a press release issued by the Ministry of Tourism (MoT). ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501642898/cambodia-china-to-launch-tourism-year-2025-next-week/
Government measures driving housing market recovery
Real estate insiders have noted that sales of entry-level new homes have begun to pick up, a promising sign in a market that has remained largely stagnant since 2020. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/government-measures-driving-housing-market-recovery
Cambodia shoots for direct Japanese flights
Cambodia is hopeful that the Japanese government and private sector will encourage the Japanese airline ANA to re-launch direct flights. Renewed services are not only expected to boost tourism, but also enhance cooperation in commerce and attract more Japanese investment to the Kingdom. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-shoots-for-direct-japanese-flights
Construction ministry considering asbestos ban, regulations
The government is exploring options to manage the risks associated with the use of construction materials which use asbestos, an extremely hazardous fibrous mineral that poses grave health risks. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/construction-ministry-considering-asbestos-ban-regulations
Despite regulations, burning of forests, industrial waste continues
The burning of forests, fabric scraps and various types of industrial waste continues unabated across the Kingdom, warned authorities and NGOs. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/despite-regulations-burning-of-forests-industrial-waste-continues-
Kampot Int’l Tourism Port targets 1 million tourists next year
The newly opened Kampot International Tourism Port (KITP) expects to attract half a million Cambodian and international tourists this year, doubling to 1 million next year. ...
Terry Friel
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501620945/kampot-intl-tourism-port-targets-1-million-tourists-next-year/
Minimum wage for 2025 keeping Cambodia competitive in attracting investments, says economic expert
The minimum wage of $208 for workers in the garment, textile, footwear, and travel goods sectors will be implemented starting in January 2025. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501618428/minimum-wage-for-2025-keeping-cambodia-competitive-in-attracting-investments-says-economic-expert/
Cambodia records significant 48 percent increase in number of Chinese tourists to Angkor
Cambodia reported a 48 percent increase in the number of Chinese tourists to the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park in 2024; an official report showed on Saturday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501618883/cambodia-records-significant-48-percent-increase-in-number-of-chinese-tourists-to-angkor/
Tonle Sap Lake contributes $2 billion annually to economy
Tonle Sap Lake, the largest natural lake in Southeast Asia and regarded as the cornerstone of Khmer civilization, has provided immense economic benefits, contributing approximately $2 billion annually through fisheries, transportation, and tourism, according to a top government official. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501617685/tonle-sap-lake-contributes-2-billion-annually-to-economy/
Cambodia sees record high air passengers in 2024
Cambodia’s three international airports handled a combined 5.65 million air passengers in 2024, up 39.8 percent from 4.04 million a year before, a report from the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) showed. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501617691/cambodia-sees-record-high-air-passengers-in-2024/
Cambodia draws over 3.5M tourists on New Year’s Eve
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) yesterday reported that Cambodia welcomed 3.54 million tourists during the last two days of 2024. This figure included nearly 50,000 foreigners while citizens accounted for 3.49 million. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501617698/cambodia-draws-over-3-5m-tourists-on-new-years-eve/
Cambodia receives 6 million international visitors in 11 months of 2024
In the first 11 months of 2024, Cambodia received approximately 6 million international tourists, an increase of 22 percent compared to the same period in 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608473/cambodia-receives-6-million-international-visitors-in-11-months-of-2024/
Cambodia’s GFT exports surge 25%, trend to continue in 2025
Cambodia’s exports of garments, footwear and travel goods (GFT) surged by 25.23 percent in the first eleven months of this year, compared to the same period last year, earning the country $12.51 billion, the latest trade data of the General Department of Customs and Excise ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501607441/cambodias-gft-exports-surge-25-trend-to-continue-in-2025/
Top 3 Cambodian infrastructure projects In 2025 which could boost construction development
According to the annual report from the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC), released in November 2024, Cambodia’s construction sector attracted nearly US $80 billion of investment capital over 24 years from 2000 to 2024. In this time there have been construction permits ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501605375/top-3-cambodian-infrastructure-projects-in-2025-which-could-boost-construction-development/
RCEP, bilateral FTAs boost Cambodia’s export in first 11 months of 2024
Cambodia exported products worth $23.93 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, up 16.8 percent over the same period last year, said a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise released on Tuesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606338/rcep-bilateral-ftas-boost-cambodias-export-in-first-11-months-of-2024/