Economy and commerce

Cambodia and Vietnam have reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering economic partnerships across key sectors, aiming to achieve $20 billion in bilateral trade. This pledge was underscored at the Business Dialogue 2025, hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Phnom Penh, which provided a platform for businesses ...

The Japan-Cambodia Association (JCA) and other investors have expressed their commitment to strengthening investments in Cambodia, proposing a mechanism to encourage Japanese SMEs to invest and foster connections, trade, and knowledge exchange between businesses in both countries. ...

In the wake of US President Donald Trump’s new round of tariffs announced yesterday, to what he termed as ‘Liberation Day’ for his country’s economy, what impact will it have on Cambodia? ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday called on all citizens to support and purchase Khmer products, emphasizing the importance of using them with a sense of nationalism. He highlighted the need to foster the mindset that ‘Khmer people love Khmer, Khmer people use Khmer products as ...

Japanese company Regional Fish Institute, Ltd, which specialises in aquaculture, has shown interest in the Kingdom’s aquaculture sector and has requested guidance from the leadership of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) regarding this matter. ...

Sun Chanthol, first vice-chairman of The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) opened the Cambodia Global Textile Summit 2025. ...

US President Donald Trump has announced a 49% tariff on goods imported from Cambodia, the highest rate of the numerous tariffs he announced this morning, Cambodia time. ...

Concerns regarding the safety of hydraulic and other industrial equipment used in the Kingdom will be addressed, thanks to the opening of a “Special Equipment Testing Center” by Chinese company Te Zhong Shebei JianceYanjiu Yuan (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. ...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) and the Ministry of Environment (MoE) yesterday called on the Japan-Cambodia Association (JCA) to explore further investment opportunities in Cambodia, particularly in the agricultural and environmental sector, which offers significant potential for growth. ...

Angkor Archaeological Park, the most attractive tourism landscape in the Kingdom, has witnessed a significant surge in foreign visitors during the first quarter of 2025. ...

Kampong Thom province is poised to become more attractive to both local and foreign investors, particularly in key sectors such as agro-industry, manufacturing, and tourism, once key infrastructure projects are completed, said Vongsey Vissoth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the Office of ...

Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), yesterday said that the textile sector has experienced a remarkable 50 percent annual growth in exports, reaching a total export value of $14 billion last year. ...

Cambodia and Japan are reinforcing their partnership to drive the implementation of Cambodia’s Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Roadmap 2030. This collaboration aims to enhance the country’s STI landscape, expand international networks and cooperation among STEM institutions, attract senior visiting researchers, and promote expert mobility ...

To foster a more vibrant digital business ecosystem in Cambodia, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) Wednesday partnered with key SME associations to boost the adoption of digitalization practices among businesses across the country. ...

Cambodia and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to fostering economic cooperation during the second Cambodia-US Public-Private Sector Dialogue on Wednesday, co-chaired by Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), and Bridgette L. Walker, ...

Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul has described Cambodia’s 3rd Trade Policy Review (TPR) as “an excellent opportunity for Cambodia to showcase its recent progress on policies, implementation and commitments made as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO)”. ...

Cambodian cashew nuts which are processed in the Kingdom are starting to make their mark on the international market. A Taiwanese company has announced its intention to purchase 3,000 tonnes of processed nuts, noted Uon Silot, president of the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC). ...

With the rapid evolution of the global economy in the digital era, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a critical foundation for managing business operations, particularly in international trade.​ ...

Cambodia’s Vision 2050 received a boost as the World Bank Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country’s long-term development through a newly approved Partnership Framework (2025-2029). ...

Despite the recent improvement, Cambodia’s tourism sector still lags behind several fellow ASEAN countries amid the nation’s race to attract foreign tourists in the post-pandemic era. ...

Officials from Laos and Cambodia gathered in the Lao capital, Vientiane, on Tuesday to review their bilateral cooperation in 2024 and set goals for 2025, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperation and enhancing security and peace. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has pledged to invest more than $1 billion by 2029 into Preah Sihankouk to develop the province, with a particular focus on strengthening its international port. ...

Dr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has announced that Preah Sihanouk province is set to become the country’s logistics hub. He urged local residents to prepare for the opportunities this transformation will bring. ...

Members of the Kingdom’s logistics sector have shared their support for a forthcoming trial of electronic seals – in addition to existing physical ones – for cross border goods shipments. They suggested that their use will enhance the efficiency of the transportation sector and could ...