Economy and commerce
Trade
Customs clarify: Non-prohibited imports allowed via open checkpoints
The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia has reiterated that businesses may continue to import non-prohibited goods into Cambodia as usual, provided they comply with the formalities and procedures outlined in existing regulations. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/customs-clarify-non-prohibited-imports-allowed-via-open-checkpoints
CCC set to ink MoU with Vietnam-Cambodia Business Association
Bilateral trade and investment cooperation between Cambodia and Vietnam is expected to show even greater positivity, as the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and the Vietnam-Cambodia Business Association plan to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) this week. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ccc-set-to-ink-mou-with-vietnam-cambodia-business-association
Cambodia urges investors to remain calm, trust government, as US tariff negotiations ongoing
A senior Cambodian government official has called on all investors to remain patient and allow working groups to continue reciprocal tariff negotiations with the United States. His call followed the lowering of proposed US tariffs on Cambodian imports from 49% to 36%. The latest tariffs, ...
US announces reduction in Cambodian ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, down to 36% from initial April rate
The US government has reduced the reciprocal tariff rate for Cambodian goods from 49% to 36%, marking the second-largest cut among ASEAN countries after Vietnam. ...
CDC predicts Jan-Jun approved projects will create 255,000 jobs
In the first half of 2025, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 373 investment projects with a total capital of approximately $5.8 billion. Nearly two-thirds of them were in the industrial sector. ...
Over 11 tonnes of illegally distributed meat seized over weekend
More than 11 tonnes of frozen meat product were confiscated over the weekend by the Animal Health and Production Crime Crackdown Task Force. The products were imported from Vietnam, with plans to distribute them domestically, without the appropriate permits. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/over-11-tonnes-of-illegally-distributed-meat-seized-over-weekend
Jan-June rice exports see slight increase, top $1 billion
Cambodia exported nearly 3.6 million tonnes of paddy and milled rice in the first half of 2025, generating over $1 billion in revenue, an increase of nearly 7% compared to the same period in 2024. Currently, 50 exporters are actively exporting Cambodian milled rice. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-june-rice-exports-see-slight-increase-top-1-billion
Giant steps: Footwear exports up 40% in first five months of year
Cambodia’s footwear export industry generated nearly $850 million in revenue during the first five months of 2025, an increase of almost 40% over the same period last year. The US accounted for more than one-third of the total export value. ...
US tariff rates to be announced soon, with Trump suggesting ‘20-30%’ likely
Following numerous in-person and online meetings, the US and Cambodia have reached an agreement and are currently drafting a statement that will outline a framework agreement regarding the “reciprocal” tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in April. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/us-tariff-rates-to-be-announced-soon-with-trump-suggesting-20-30-likely
Many Cambodian garment factories face short-term closure amid US tariff uncertainty - survey
Nearly half of 203 garment, footwear and travel goods (GFT) factories surveyed in Cambodia are uncertain whether they can sustain operations beyond the next three months due to unclear US tariff policies and waning buyer confidence. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodian-garment-factories-face-short-term-closure-amid-us-tariff-uncertainty-survey
Thai-Cambodia border closed to cargo traffic
The General Department of Immigration (GDI) has announced that it will not permit any type of cargo transport to enter, exit, or transit through any international border checkpoints or regional checkpoints along the Cambodian-Thai border. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-cambodia-border-closed-to-cargo-traffic
Cambodia offers boundless opportunities for Malaysian businesses
The consistently growing Cambodian economy offers boundless opportunities for Malaysian businesses, said Zaimah Osman, Trade Commissioner of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) on Wednesday. ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501707732/cambodia-offers-boundless-opportunities-for-malaysian-businesses/#google_vignette
GDCE ramps up enforcement measures amid border crisis
Cambodia has tightened enforcement at key border checkpoints and assured the public of stable fuel and goods supplies, following the government’s decision to suspend all imports of fruits, vegetables, petroleum, and gas from Thailand amid rising cross-border tensions. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501706269/gdce-ramps-up-enforcement-measures-amid-border-crisis/
PM urges support for local products
Prime Minister Hun Manet Monday called on all citizens to support locally made products and work diligently in cultivating and processing goods for both personal use and broader consumption. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501706267/pm-urges-support-for-local-products/
Cambodia confident no supply disruptions after Thai fuel, gas imports halted
Persistent pressure and threats from certain Thai extremist groups have prompted the Cambodian government to suspend all fuel and gas imports from Thailand. The Cambodian government, economic experts and the general public are all reportedly in agreement that Cambodia is fully capable of securing enough ...
Cambodia bans Thai fuel imports as tensions rise
Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced a halt to all fuel and gas imports from Thailand starting at midnight, citing sufficient alternative supplies and escalating tensions following a Thai military-led incursion of 150 cyclists into the Ta Moan Thom temple compound. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-bans-thai-fuel-imports-as-tensions-rise
Sellers support Thai fruit ban despite losses; gov’t promotes alternatives
As Cambodia’s ban on Thai fruit imports took effect amid border tensions, local traders are grappling with shortages, rising prices, and spoiled stock in Thailand—while officials urge a shift toward alternative markets and domestic produce. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/sellers-support-thai-fruit-ban-despite-losses-govt-promotes-alternatives/
Cambodia responds to Thai border closures, closes two Oddar Meanchey crossings
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has responded to the unilateral decision of Thailand’s Military Region 2 to close the Chong Sai Taku-Choub Korki border checkpoint. ...
Three documents submitted for third round of US tariff negotiations
Cambodia has submitted three documents to the United States in preparation for the third round of tariff negotiations, with positive outcome hoped by Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/three-documents-submitted-for-third-round-of-us-tariff-negotiations
Vehicle industry exports exceed $1 billion, growth driven by tyre manufacturing
As of 2024, investment in Cambodia’s automotive sector reached approximately $746 million, while exports exceeded $1.1 billion, the majority of which came from tyre manufacturing. ...
Digital trade forum aims to scale up online trade
Cambodia is actively encouraging citizens to increasingly and safely adopt digital trade practices through the organization of the “Cambodia Digital Trade Forum and Online Expo”. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/digital-trade-forum-aims-to-scale-up-online-trade
Chanthol assures US tariff talks success in R3
Since the end of the second round of tariff talks with the United States on June 4-6, Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, for the first time on Monday, said that Cambodia is hopeful of securing a successful outcome in the third round of US tariff ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501702920/chanthol-assures-us-tariff-talks-success-in-r3/
Cambodia exports 6.59 million tonnes of milled rice in 10 years
Cambodia has exported more than 6.59 million tonnes of milled rice over the last 10 years to 123 destinations, with the Minister of Commerce urging exporters and stakeholders in the Kingdom’s rice industry to attract more investors and enhance the value chain to strengthen competitiveness ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-exports-659-million-tonnes-of-milled-rice-in-10-years
Thai agricultural goods barred from passing through border crossings following Cambodia’s import ban
Cambodia imposed a ban on the import of Thai fruits and vegetables at all border checkpoints—a move analysts say could boost the value of Cambodian agricultural products. Farmers, however, claim the benefits might not be immediate as crops, such as fruits, take time to harvest. ...
Khuon Narim and Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/thai-agricultural-goods-barred-from-passing-through-border-crossings-following-cambodias-import-ban/