Economy and commerce
Jan-Aug GFT exports exceed $10 billion
Cambodia exported garment, footwear and travel products (GFT) worth $10.6 billion in the first eight months of 2025, up 18.5 percent from the $8.94 billion recorded in the same period in 2024, according to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise of ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501755681/jan-aug-gft-exports-exceed-10-billion/
Kingdom’s exports surpass $20B in eight months
Cambodia’s exports have exceeded $20 billion in the first eight months of 2025, representing a 14.8 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to official customs data released on Wednesday. Figures from the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) show that ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501755683/kingdoms-exports-surpass-20b-in-eight-months/
Air Cambodia agree to purchase of 20 Chinese commercial aircraft
Air Cambodia, the national carrier, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese company Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd. (COMAC) regarding the planned purchase of 20 China-made C909 regional aircraft, as part of broader cooperation in the aviation sector between the two ...
NBC, UN review 22 measures to bolster consumer protection
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the United Nations (UN) Tuesday co-hosted the ‘3rd High-Level Multi-stakeholder Convening on Microfinance in Cambodia’, to review 22 priority actions to strengthen consumer protection, promote responsible lending, and advance sustainable financial inclusion. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501755039/nbc-un-review-22-measures-to-bolster-consumer-protection/
Agricultural exports soar 36 percent in first 8 months
In the first eight months of 2025, Cambodia exported about 10.4 million tonnes of agricultural products to 84 destinations, marking a 35.64 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, and generating revenues of $3.621 billion. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501755037/agricultural-exports-soar-36-percent-in-first-8-months/
MAFF pushes for stronger agri-trade with Philippines
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) Tuesday expressed its willingness for cooperation in opening agricultural product markets, strengthening food security, and promoting agri-trade between Cambodia and the Philippines, particularly by boosting exports of Cambodia’s high-quality fragrant rice. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501755048/maff-pushes-for-stronger-agri-trade-with-philippines/
Japanese investors urge Thailand to reopen borders with Cambodia
Expressing concerns over disrupted supply chains and regional trade flows, Japanese investors in Thailand Tuesday urged the Royal Thai Government (RTG) to reopen border crossings with Cambodia for goods transport. The request from Japanese investors was discussed during the final session of the caretaker Cabinet ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501755050/japanese-investors-urge-thailand-to-reopen-borders-with-cambodia/
Kingdom, Philippines pledge to boost trade, tourism ties
In a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr, Hun Sen, acting head of state of Cambodia and Senate President, urged both countries to further increase bilateral trade, noting that the current trade volume remains limited. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501754272/kingdom-philippines-pledge-to-boost-trade-tourism-ties/
Cambodia earns $1.4 bilion from rice exports in 8 months
Cambodia has earned a total of $1,462 million from paddy rice and milled rice exports in the first eight months of this year, a report from the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) showed on Tuesday. From January to August of this year, the Kingdom shipped a ...
Chea Vanyuth
http://khmertimeskh.com/501754280/cambodia-earns-1-4-bilion-from-rice-exports-in-8-months/
US Treasury sanctions Myanmar, Cambodia cyber scam networks
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sweeping sanctions on cyber scam networks operating in Myanmar’s Shwe Kokko region, with additional locations in Cambodia, allegedly run by Chinese criminal networks, also targeted. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/us-treasury-sanctions-myanmar-cambodia-cyber-scam-networks
Cambodia takes big leap towards energy transition
Cambodia has taken a big leap in its clean energy transition with the recent approval of two more wind energy projects, signalling a new era for renewable energy in the country. Figures from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) showed that two more ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753367/cambodia-takes-big-leap-towards-energy-transition/
Cambodia adopts 21 global benchmarks to boost growth
Cambodia has taken another decisive step in aligning its economy with global benchmarks after the National Standards Council (NSC) approved the adoption of 21 new international standards at its 31st meeting, chaired by Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation and Chairman of ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753359/cambodia-adopts-21-global-benchmarks-to-boost-growth/
Construction on a comeback, say ministry; over 2,000 projects approved in H1
Cambodia’s construction sector has gradually begun to show positive signs, with more than 2,000 construction projects approved in the first half of 2025 — an increase of nearly one-quarter over the same period last year. ...
Cambodia, China discuss trade, investment ties at CIFIT 2025
Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), led a delegation of 17 companies to China to explore investment opportunities as well as participate in the 25th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) in ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753361/cambodia-china-discuss-trade-investment-ties-at-cifit-2025/
Cambodia looks to diversify raw cashew exports via China
Cambodia’s cashew production sector could significantly boost its income if it can directly export raw cashew nuts to the Chinese market. Unofficial data showed that revenue from raw cashew exports in the first eight months of 2025 amounted to approximately $1.4 billion, according to Silot ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-looks-to-diversify-raw-cashew-exports-via-china
$1.5 billion Techo International Airport opens today, transforming Cambodia’s aviation landscape
The much-anticipated opening of the $1.5 billion Techo International Airport today is expected to recast Cambodia’s global connectivity and future economic growth. The airport will begin flight operations today, with an official inauguration scheduled for October 20. ...
Cambodia, Philippines Seal New Agreements to Deepen Ties in Trade, Security and Education
Cambodia and the Philippines on September 8 pledged to deepen their partnership with new agreements on air connectivity, education, and transnational crime, as Prime Minister Hun Manet and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. charted a course for broader cooperation that spans security, trade, and people-to-people ties. ...
Torn Chanritheara
https://cambodianess.com/article/cambodia-philippines-seal-new-agreements-to-deepen-ties-in-trade-security-and-education
MEF pushes digital compliance to boost biz competitiveness
Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF), Thursday urged the Accounting and Auditing Regulator (ACAR) to advance digital reporting, compliance and skills development to promote Cambodia’s business competitiveness. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501752738/mef-pushes-digital-compliance-to-boost-biz-competitiveness/
Cambodia and Vietnam strengthen tourism cooperation with new MoU
During his visit to lead the Cambodian tourism delegation to the 19th Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Expo, Minister of Tourism Huot Hak held a high-level and significant working meeting with Nguyễn Văn Hùng, Vietnam’s Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501752188/cambodia-and-vietnam-strengthen-tourism-cooperation-with-new-mou/
Cambodia, Burkina Faso to boost ties in demining
Senate President Hun Sen receives Ambassador Daouda Bitie of Burkina Faso, who presents his credentials to the Acting Head of State. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501751681/cambodia-burkina-faso-to-boost-ties-in-demining/
Cambodia, Japan agree to expand investment ties
Cambodia and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties and improving the investment climate, following the 30th Meeting of the Cambodia-Japan Joint Committee held on Wednesday at the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501751651/cambodia-japan-agree-to-expand-investment-ties/
Kingdom exports first official shipment of cashew nuts to Italy
Fourteen tonnes of Cambodian processed cashews were officially exported to Italy yesterday by Ample Agro Product Co., Ltd., marking a milestone in Cambodia’s efforts to boost productivity, value-added processing, and export competitiveness. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501751637/kingdom-exports-first-official-shipment-of-cashew-nuts-to-italy/
Nham24 to shutdown after 10 years of operation end of Sept
Go24 (Cambodia) Co Ltd, which operated Nham 24, announced its closure, which takes effect September 30, 2025, after being in operation since 2016. ...
Rov Hongseng
https://kiripost.com/stories/nham24-to-shutdown-after-10-years-of-operation-by-end-of-sept
Nearly 500 investment projects approved by CDC
A total of 51 investment projects were approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) in August 2025, bringing the total number of registered investment projects in the first eight months of 2025 to nearly 500. This marks a significant increase over the ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/nearly-500-investment-projects-approved-by-cdc