Economy and commerce
Trade
Siem Reap fair opens new markets for local products
To help local farmers, SMEs, and innovative entrepreneurs scale their businesses, Siem Reap province launched an exciting three-day trade and product exhibition from August 28-30. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502015604/siem-reap-fair-opens-new-markets-for-local-products/
Over 700 Cambodian retailers drive domestic push as Thai imports plunge
A sharp 37.5 percent decline in imports from Thailand has spurred over 700 supermarkets and marts to stock domestic goods, creating an opportunity for local SMEs to scale production and capture market share. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/over-700-cambodian-retailers-drive-domestic-push-as-thai-imports-plunge
US market absorbs nearly half of total Cambodian exports
The US remains the largest market for Cambodian goods, with exports to the US exceeding $9 billion in the first seven months of 2026, accounting for nearly half of Cambodia’s total export earnings from shipments to markets around the world. ...
Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/us-market-absorbs-nearly-half-of-total-cambodian-exports/
US congressional delegation pledges support for broader cooperation with Cambodia
A US congressional delegation has pledged stronger support for efforts to expand cooperation between Cambodia and the US, while reaffirming Washington’s support for mine and unexploded ordnance clearance operations in Cambodia. ...
Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/us-congressional-delegation-pledges-support-for-broader-cooperation-with-cambodia/
Next month’s digital trade forum and online expo looks to advance e-commerce
The Ministry of Commerce is hoping to expand digital commerce in Cambodia through the 3rd Digital Trade Forum and Online Expo (3rd DTF), which will take place next month. ...
Commerce chamber president urges Cambodia to diversify exports
Amid growing global uncertainty, one of the Kingdom’s leading business leaders has declared that Cambodia needs to further broaden and diversify its markets to enhance competitiveness and create more export opportunities. ...
Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/commerce-chamber-president-urges-cambodia-to-diversify-exports/
Cambodia and Vietnam target $20 billion in trade
Cambodia and Vietnam yesterday renewed their drive toward a $20 billion bilateral trade goal during parliamentary talks in Phnom Penh. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502012850/cambodia-and-vietnam-target-20-billion-in-trade/
Cambodian garment exports up almost 10% Jan-July
Cambodia’s exports of garments and clothing accessories continue to show positive signs, with total export earnings reaching nearly $7 billion in the first seven months of 2026, up nearly 8% compared with the same period in 2025. The total accounted for one-third of Cambodia’s total ...
Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodian-garment-exports-up-almost-10-jan-july/
Cambodia’s mid-year industrial output hits record $9.8B
Cambodia’s industrial sector recorded strong growth in the first six months of 2026, with total production exceeding $9.8 billion, according to a report released yesterday by the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI). ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502011421/cambodias-mid-year-industrial-output-hits-record-9-8b/
CSX market capitalisation rises to $3.1B as index rebounds
The securities market rebounded in June, with the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) Index climbing to 455.8 and total market capitalisation rising to 12,505 billion riels, equivalent to $3.1 billion, according to the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) latest data. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502011415/csx-market-capitalisation-rises-to-3-1b-as-index-rebounds/
Sihanoukville port’s q2’26 net profit sees over three-fold increase
Major growth in container and cargo throughput, and unrealised foreign exchange gains drove Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q2’26) by 218 percent to 56.4 billion riel (approximately $14 million) from 17.8 billion riel a year ago. ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/sihanoukville-ports-q226-net-profit-sees-over-three-fold-increase
Rice exports surge as Cambodia nears ambitious 1 million tonne target
Cambodia exported 707,471 tonnes of milled rice in the first seven months of 2026, earning about $415 million, government and industry figures showed Tuesday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501990606/rice-exports-surge-as-cambodia-nears-ambitious-1-million-tonne-target/
APSARA bars inaccurate ‘ancient Khmer’ costumes from Angkor Park
Visitors wearing inaccurately designed “ancient Khmer” costumes that fail to follow traditional cultural standards will no longer be permitted to enter Angkor, after experts determined that as many as 70 per cent of the rental outfits available in front of Angkor Wat stray from authentic ...
Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/apsara-bars-inaccurate-ancient-khmer-costumes-from-angkor-park/
A Year After Border Closure, Cambodia’s Imports from Thailand Drop 38.6%
A year since Cambodia and Thailand shut their border crossings in July 2025, imports from Thailand have declined 38.6 percent to $2.2 billion from $3.6 billion in the corresponding period in 2024. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/a-year-after-border-closure-cambodias-imports-from-thailand-drop-386
Silk woven from Cham survivors’ memories finds new role in Muslim-friendly tourism
A silk tradition nearly erased during the Khmer Rouge genocide is being woven back to life through the memories of Cham women, as Cambodia looks to community heritage to strengthen its appeal as a Muslim-friendly tourism destination. ...
Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/silk-woven-from-cham-survivors-memories-finds-new-role-in-muslim-friendly-tourism/
Four charged with illegal import of Thai meat products
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court charged four individuals in two separate cases involving the illegal importation of Thai frozen meat products and tax evasion. ...
Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/four-charged-with-illegal-import-of-thai-meat-products/
PM pushes for faster Cambodia-Vietnam border transit as trade target set at $20B
Prime Minister Hun Manet has called for simpler cross-border transport procedures between Cambodia and Vietnam to reduce transit times, as both nations agreed to promote relations, pledging to work toward increasing bilateral trade to $20 billion. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/pm-pushes-for-faster-cambodia-vietnam-border-transit-as-trade-target-set-at-20b
Cambodia welcomes ASEAN customs directors to regional conference
Cambodia officially convened the 35th ASEAN Customs Directors-General Meeting in Phnom Penh this morning. The forum has brought together customs leaders from across Southeast Asia to exchange views and strengthen cooperation. The three-day meeting runs from June 2 to June 4. ...
Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-welcomes-asean-customs-directors-to-regional-conference/
Cambodia reports zero fuel price violations since early May
Recent fuel price spot checks have found all fuel stations to be selling at set prices, with many small depots now selling below the official cap set by officials as part of measures to offset the impact of rising fuel prices triggered by the Middle ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-reports-zero-fuel-price-violations-since-early-may
Fuel prices drop amid easing Middle East tensions and cheaper refined oil imports
After three months of global fuel price shocks, Cambodia has announced a fuel price decrease to below 5,000 riel with the Ministry of Commerce confirming that the price of domestic fuel has dropped 400 riel to 4,850 riel per litre, while diesel has fallen 450 ...
Manet: Funan Techo Canal will bring ‘major benefits’
Prime Minister Hun Manet has highlighted how the transportation of goods by water, both domestically and to international markets, will become easier and more profitable once the Funan Techo Canal is completed. At present, many goods destined for international markets must be transported through neighbouring ...
Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-funan-techo-canal-will-bring-major-benefits/
Manet reiterates importance of tax revenue as GDT inaugurate new headquarters
The Cambodian prime minister has reiterated the importance of tax revenue collection to the progress of Cambodia’s socio-economic development, noting that it also creates reserve funds to address challenges, especially in adapting to changing regional and global circumstances. ...
Cambodia’s Jan-Apr raw cashew nut exports up 24%
Cambodia’s raw cashew nut exports to international markets continue to show positive momentum, with more than 830,000 tonnes exported in the first four months of the year. The figure represents an increase of almost one-fourth over the same period in 2025. ...
Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodias-jan-apr-raw-cashew-nut-exports-up-24/
Cambodia urges Singapore to boost investment in the halal food sector
Cambodia has urged Singapore to increase investment, particularly in halal food processing, as Singapore ranked as the Kingdom’s fourth-largest investor in the first quarter of 2026 and bilateral trade hit $775.5 million. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-urges-singapore-to-boost-investment-in-the-halal-food-sector