Economy and commerce

National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Governor Chea Serey and Sunway University Professor Shandre Mugan Thangavelu of Malaysia unveiled a new book on Cambodia’s financial inclusion and economic growth at the Institute for Banking Studies in Phnom Penh on Wednesday. ...

Cambodia is hosting the first Francophone Entrepreneurs Forum in Southeast Asia, bringing together over 1,000 business leaders, investors and policymakers from over 30 countries to strengthen trade and investment ties between Francophone economies and ASEAN markets. ...

Exports from Royal Group Phnom Penh SEZ Plc (PPSP) have grown seven-fold to $2.1 billion in 2025 from $316 million in 2016–the year it listed on Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX)–with market capitalisation up nearly 40 percent in that time. ...

Cambodia is seeking to turn growing international interest in its cashew and pepper products into long-term export opportunities by strengthening domestic processing capacity, improving product quality and meeting international market standards. ...

The second Cambodia Cashew and Pepper Trade Forum (CCPTF) opened yesterday, focusing on opportunities to expand exports to European markets through improved product quality, greater investment and stronger international trade partnerships. ...

Cambodia’s international trade rose 21% year-on-year to $63.45 billion in the first 10 months of 2026, up from $52.58 billion, the General Department of Customs and Excise reported yesterday. ...

Cambodia and Singapore are deepening economic cooperation, with bilateral trade reaching approximately $3 billion in the first 10 months of 2026, while Singaporean investment in the country continues to expand. ...

Cambodia needs to further strengthen its private sector and maintain macroeconomic stability to attract investment, expand domestic production and sustain long-term economic growth, according to a senior official of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...

Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is promoting digital trade, green industrial development and agro-processing as key priorities to strengthen its economic competitiveness, attract investment and expand the country’s participation in global supply chains. ...

Te Taing Por, president of the Federation of Associations for Small and Medium Enterprises of Cambodia (FASMEC), has called on the government to support the local production of packaging materials. He noted that reliance on imports raises costs for the Kingdom’s manufacturers and makes it ...

Cambodian export goods continue to record notable growth. In the first 10 months of the year, they reached nearly $30 billion, equivalent to 99.7% of the country’s total export value for the whole of 2025. The growth reflects continued momentum and the Kingdom’s increasing production ...

Cambodia needs to mobilise greater financial investment and offer incentives for environmentally sustainable businesses to address an estimated $193 million annual funding gap for biodiversity protection, according to a new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report. ...

French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a state visit to Cambodia during next week’s Francophonie Summit. During his November 14–16 visit, he is expected to sign agreements concerning the economy, investment, culture and defence, as well as attend a ceremony that marks the completion of ...

Cambodia has proposed establishing a joint working group with Singapore to develop selected agricultural exports and work towards trial shipments, with farmers organising production around buyers’ requirements rather than seeking markets after harvest. ...

Cambodia is seeking to expand exports of high-value food products to Singapore, with Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Hem Vanndy calling for stronger processing, testing and certification capabilities to help local businesses meet market requirements. ...

Cambodia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international trade partnerships, expanding market opportunities and promoting inclusive economic development through its participation in the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 10th Global Review of Aid for Trade, held in Geneva on October 29-30, according to a Ministry of ...

National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Governor Chea Serey met with a delegation led by Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M Remolona Jr and discussed mutual concerns and continued collaborative efforts as the two central banks deepen financial linkage in Phnom Penh on Friday. ...

Phnom Penh will welcome international buyers and investors to the second annual Cashew and Pepper Trade Forum next week. The production of the two agricultural commodities is playing an increasingly active role in the national economy. ...

Cambodia’s insurance market recorded a 5.6% year-on-year increase in gross premiums in the third quarter of 2026, reaching $102.41 million, driven by strong growth in life insurance despite a slight decline in general insurance, according to data released by the Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC) ...

Preah Sihanouk provincial leader sought to attract investment and strengthen cooperation with Polish companies in infrastructure, construction safety and technology as the coastal province stepped up efforts to expand international partnerships and promote its economic potential. ...

Cambodia and Germany are seeking to strengthen cooperation in supporting local enterprises, improving quality infrastructure and promoting investment, as Cambodia works to enhance the competitiveness of its domestic industries ahead of its graduation from least developed country status. ...

Cambodia plans to increase budget spending to 47.7 trillion riel ($11.7 billion) in 2027, with the draft budget prioritising national security, livelihoods and economic growth amid heightened uncertainty. ...

Cambodia plans to step up efforts to attract German investment through a business and investment mission to Germany in early 2027, featuring an investment forum and business-matching activities to connect Cambodian investment opportunities with German companies and investors. ...

The government has approved a draft 2027 budget that would raise national spending by 3.2%, while forecasting faster economic growth than the International Monetary Fund and World Bank expect. ...