Economy and commerce

MEF projects Cambodia’s growth at 5.2% in FY25

Cambodia’s diversified growth drivers, coupled with prudent macroeconomic management will help cushion the economy against external shocks, according to the Macroeconomic Situation and Outlook for 2025 and 2026 report released yesterday. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501737850/mef-projects-cambodias-growth-at-5-2-in-fy25/

Commerce chamber look to tighten Malaysian ties

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has encouraged Malaysian investors to explore direct investment opportunities in Cambodia. Currently, Malaysia is Cambodia’s 11th largest trading partner. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/commerce-chamber-look-to-tighten-malaysian-ties

Thai MOC reports fivefold border trade losses with Cambodia

The Ministry of Commerce of Thailand (MOC) reported that border trade between the two neighbouring Kingdoms plunged in June, with Thailand sustaining a far greater loss of about $83.6 million, compared to Cambodia’s estimated loss of around $15.8 million. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501737842/thai-moc-reports-fivefold-border-trade-losses-with-cambodia/

Acleda’s net profit up 67% in Q2’25, NPL inches up

Cambodia’s second largest commercial bank’s net profit rose 67.4 percent to $48 million in the second quarter this year, while net interest income rose by 21 percent to $139 million. ...

Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/acledas-net-profit-up-67-in-q225-npl-inches-up

Border conflict's deep scars: A child's trauma, economic losses and shifting geopolitics

The recent Cambodia-Thailand border conflict has left deep scars: traumatising civilians, disrupting economies and eroding trust. Cambodian reactions are rooted in survival and historical pride, not just nationalism. ...

Prak Chan Thul & Iea Sonita
https://kiripost.com/stories/border-conflicts-deep-scars-a-childs-trauma-economic-losses-and-shifting-geopolitics

Cambodia sees almost 6% economic growth in first half of 2025

Despite continued global political and economic uncertainty over the past several years, Cambodia’s economy has shown resilience, achieving nearly 6% growth in the first half of 2025, according to the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-sees-almost-6-economic-growth-in-first-half-of-2025

US firm to build $297 million SEZ along Mekong River

An American company is preparing a $297.6 million investment to develop a special economic zone (SEZ) along the Mekong River, aiming to attract European and US manufacturers while leveraging future transport links to strengthen Cambodia’s role in regional and global trade. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501737072/us-firm-to-build-297-million-sez-along-mekong-river/

Rubber exports hit over $387M in first 7 months

Cambodia earned over $387 million from rubber and rubberwood exports in the first seven months of 2025, marking a more than 42 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to a report by the General Department of Rubber. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501737074/rubber-exports-hit-over-387m-in-first-7-months/

Kingdom makes first air shipment of durians to China

This is the first time that fresh durians are being exported by air, but the volume will increase in line with demand from Chinese consumers, says an MoC official. ...

Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501735770/kingdom-makes-first-air-shipment-of-durians-to-china/

Cambodia’s trade volume with major partners exceeds $36B

Cambodia’s total trade volume exceeded $36.3 billion in the first seven months this year, driven by strong growth of 22 to 32 percent in trade with major partners, including the United States, China, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada, and Italy. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501736380/cambodias-trade-volume-with-major-partners-exceeds-36b/

‘Cross-border payment with S’pore, Japan and India soon’

The National Bank of Cambodia has announced its plans to launch bilateral cross-border payments with Singapore, Japan, and India, citing that this initiative is part of a broader strategy to expand the use of QR code-based payments for seamless transactions across the region. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501736373/cross-border-payment-with-spore-japan-and-india-soon/

Cambodia’s July imports from Thailand fall 44% amid border conflict

Following the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, imports by Cambodia from Thailand declined 44 percent in July 2025, with analysts urging increased economic “self‑reliance” as a long-term strategy to mitigate market risks. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/author-profile/12

Commerce ministry driving increased domestic orders for animal feed

Locally produced animal feed is expecting to take a larger share of the Cambodian market in the near future, as the result of a new agreement driven by the Ministry of Commerce. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/commerce-ministry-driving-increased-domestic-orders-for-animal-feed

Ceasefire brings hope for return; military attachés call for lasting peace

On a humid morning earlier this week, Nhay Suy sat at the Wat Phnom Thma Kambor sanctuary centre in Po Chas village, watching tuk-tuks and tractors with trailers slowly roll away. One by one, families who had fled the Thai-Cambodian border clashes in late July ...

Hong Raksmey and Vong Oun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ceasefire-brings-hope-for-return-military-attach-s-call-for-lasting-peace

Cambodia waives tariffs on goods originating from United States

The Royal Government Friday formally announced the implementation of a zero percent customs tariff on goods originating from the United States, aimed at boosting bilateral trade and economic cooperation. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501735777/cambodia-waives-tariffs-on-goods-originating-from-united-states/

Finance ministry: New 0% duty on US imports only for new goods

The government has clarified details of the recently announced 0% per cent customs duties on US goods. The rate, which was part of the recent reciprocal tariff negotiations, will only apply to new goods. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/finance-ministry-new-0-duty-on-us-imports-only-for-new-goods

Jan-Jul rice exports jump 15%, generate $1.2 billion

Cambodia’s rice exports to international markets in the first seven months of 2025 generated a total of over $1.2 billion, marking an increase of nearly 15% over the same period in 2024. A total of 65 countries and territories imported rice from Cambodia. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-jul-rice-exports-jump-15-generate-1-2-billion

CBC: Personal loans for small businesses drop nearly 20% in Q2

The number of personal loan applications for small businesses fell by over 15% in the second quarter of 2025, while the rate of loan accounts overdue by more than 90 days rose to +7.4% during the same period. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cbc-personal-loans-for-small-businesses-drop-nearly-20-in-q2

Cambodia’s UK exports up 20% in March, but cuts luxury car imports on sluggish economy

Cambodia’s import of British luxury cars declined nearly 50 percent due to the sluggish economy and real estate sector the last few years. However, exports to the UK climbed to $1.12 billion, led by clothing in the four quarters ended March 31, 2025. ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodias-uk-exports-up-20-in-march-but-cuts-luxury-car-imports-on-sluggish-economy

Over 40 CMA members pledge support for military, refugees

More than 40 members of the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) have pledged to ease the financial burdens of the families of the fallen, disabled and injured soldiers who defended the Kingdom from Thai military aggression. They have also pledged their support for war-displaced individuals residing ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/over-40-cma-members-pledge-support-for-military-refugees

Cambodian owners vow to dissolve contract with PTT, rebrand as Khmer Biz

Business owners in Cambodia have vowed to terminate their contract with Thai brand PTT with the intention of promoting local products. This decision comes as thousands of shop owners and employees face declining revenue and job losses due to a widespread boycott of Thai-imported products. ...

Lon Saoda
https://cambojanews.com/cambodian-owners-vow-to-dissolve-contract-with-ptt-rebrand-as-khmer-biz/

US, Philippines companies express interest in Kingdom’s fintech sector

Top executives from US-based financial firm Argentem Creek and its partner Salmon Group have expressed interest in the investment potential of Cambodia’s financial technology (fintech) sector, as digital payment systems become increasingly popular in the Kingdom. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/us-philippines-companies-express-interest-in-kingdom-s-fintech-sector

Cambodia welcomes more favourable ‘reciprocal’ tariffs from US

Senior representatives from the Cambodian government and the private sector have expressed their appreciation for the positive outcome which resulted from the hard work of the Kingdom’s tariff negotiation team’s efforts —  ultimately achieving results that exceeded expectations. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-welcomes-more-favourable-reciprocal-tariffs-from-us

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