Economy and commerce
CDC-approved investments jump 170% in April
In April 2025 alone, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 59 investment projects with a total capital of $860 million, bringing the total number of approved projects in the first four months of 2025 to 231. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-approved-investments-jump-170-in-april
Tina highlights IP registration to boost value of agri products
Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries yesterday highlighted the importance of intellectual property registration to boost the value of agricultural products. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501679354/tina-highlights-ip-registration-to-boost-value-of-agri-products/
NBC to conduct 12th Macroeconomic Conference on SMEs
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) will host the 12th Annual Macroeconomic Conference in December 2025, focusing on ‘Promoting the Participation of Small and Medium Enterprises in Cambodian Economic Development’, according to an announcement released on Friday. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501679358/nbc-to-conduct-12th-macroeconomic-conference-on-smes/
Cambodia’s new e-service strategy to revamp biz landscape
The launch of Cambodia’s ‘Strategy for the Development of E-Services for Business 2025–2028’ is expected to redefine public service delivery for businesses, creating a robust digital ecosystem that promotes efficiency, transparency, and ease of access. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501678897/cambodias-new-e-service-strategy-to-revamp-biz-landscape/
Cambodian, Malaysian chambers ink MoU to jumpstart investment
Two of Cambodia and Malaysia’s major private sector organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which should see the establishment of a framework that will enhance bilateral economic and trade relations. In 2024, the trade volume between the two countries reached over $865 million. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-malaysian-chambers-ink-mou-to-jumpstart-investment
Indonesia offers to support private sector fisheries, energy cooperation
Senate president Hun Sen met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, during a working visit to Indonesia on May 5. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/indonesia-offers-to-support-private-sector-fisheries-energy-cooperation
Chinese investors explore crude oil production in Cambodia
Chinese company Beijing Scitech Holdings Co., Ltd. has expressed interest in investing in crude oil refining and the production of various by-products derived from crude oil residue in Cambodia. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/chinese-investors-explore-crude-oil-production-in-cambodia
“One death every 40 minutes” – Cambodia unveils plan to tackle cancer crisis
Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered stricter inspections of imported vegetables and meat, calling for broader public education on the prevention of cancer, as cancer kills one Cambodian every 40 minutes—or about 38 lives each day. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/one-death-every-40-minutes-cambodia-unveils-plan-to-tackle-cancer-crisis/
Inaugural Cambodian monetary policy competition, by youth, for youth
The inaugural Cambodian Monetary Policy Competition, an event organised by students, for students, marked an achievement in youth engagement with economics in Cambodia. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/inaugural-cambodian-monetary-policy-competition-by-youth-for-youth-
Cambodia-US trade negotiations scheduled for May 14-15
Economists are optimistic that Cambodia will see positive outcomes from upcoming bilateral trade negotiations with the US, set to take place in Washington, D.C., on May 14–15. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-us-trade-negotiations-scheduled-for-may-14-15
PM exhorts journos to promote Cambodia to attract investors
Prime Minister Hun Manet Saturday urged journalists and all citizens to help promote the positive aspects of Cambodia, especially its tourism sector to attract foreign investors and tourists. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501678928/pm-exhorts-journos-to-promote-cambodia-to-attract-investors/
Cambodia exports processed fisheries products to Australia (VIDEO)
Poum Sotha, Delegate of the Royal Government, Director General of Fisheries Administration (FiA), said that three Cambodian enterprises have exported processed fisheries products to Australia, while five other processing enterprises are preparing to export to the European market. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501677939/cambodia-exports-processed-fisheries-products-to-australia/
KOICA helps promote investment through IP, PRP in Kingdom
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Cambodia Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI), the Ministry of Commerce (MoC), the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), and the Cambodia-Korea Alumni Association (CAMKAA), yesterday organized a knowledge sharing seminar ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501677361/koica-helps-promote-investment-through-ip-prp-in-kingdom/
Manet scathing about attempts to urge foreign nations to pressure Cambodia
Prime Minister Hun Manet has questioned the political merits of opposition figures who call on international communities, such as the EU, to put pressure on Cambodia for political reasons. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-scathing-about-attempts-to-urge-foreign-nations-to-pressure-cambodia
Cambodia, Vietnam pledge to boost bilateral trade three-fold
Cambodia and Vietnam have agreed to establish a joint mixed trade commission aimed at promoting the growth of bilateral trade, with the goal of reaching $20 billion in the near future. In 2024, trade between the two countries reached almost $7.8 billion. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-vietnam-pledge-to-boost-bilateral-trade-three-fold
Tariffs, taxes: Testing times for Cambodia’s investment future
Cambodia’s once-booming appeal as a destination for foreign investment appears to be facing growing turbulence as US trade pressure intensifies and tax compliance becomes a make-or-break issue for businesses, industry leaders warned this week. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tariffs-taxes-testing-times-for-cambodia-s-investment-future
UK ambassador highlights need for ‘predictable, efficient’ tax system
British ambassador to Cambodia Dominic Williams has highlighted the crucial role an effective taxation system will play in supporting Cambodia’s economic growth, particularly as the country looks ahead to its Vision 2050. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/uk-ambassador-highlights-need-for-predictable-efficient-tax-system
Cambodia takes measures to combat fraudulent US exports
Starting from May 12, all Cambodian goods exported to the US must have a Certificate of Origin, which will be issued by the General Department of Trade Services under the Ministry of Commerce. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-takes-measures-to-combat-fraudulent-us-exports
Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation encourages informal economy workers in Kampong Speu to register in the digital platform
On Monday, H.E. Hem Vandy, Chairman of the Coordinating Committee for Informal Economy Development (CCIED), encouraged informal economy workers in Kampong Speu province to register via the digital portal. He emphasized that their participation is crucial for economic growth and for integrating the informal sector ...
Sum Manet
https://shorturl.at/OS5yX
PM: Don’t focus on personal gains when investors approach
Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged authorities at district and provincial levels to prioritise collective benefits over personal interests when attracting investors to their respective locales. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-don-t-focus-on-personal-gains-when-investors-approach
Kampong Thom launches project to boost local economy, livelihoods
Vongsey Vissoth, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, Sunday launched the ‘Kampong Thom Provincial People’s Livelihood Improvement Project’ aimed at improving the livelihoods of the locals in the province to increase local incomes and reduce ...
China-funded highway brings Cambodia’s development into fast lane
Travelling southwest from Phnom Penh, a 187-km highway connecting Cambodia’s capital with the port city of Sihanoukville passes through 31 townships and 110 villages, including Voa Sar village. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501675194/china-funded-highway-brings-cambodias-development-into-fast-lane/
Cambodia, Japan launch cross-border payment collaboration
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Payments Japan Association (PJA) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate cross-border QR code payments between Cambodia’s KHQR and Japan’s JPQR. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501675369/cambodia-japan-launch-cross-border-payment-collaboration/
Tax exemptions for stalled projects in Preah Sihanouk extended until 2028
The Royal Government will continue to offer property tax exemptions for stalled construction projects in Preah Sihanouk province as part of the ‘Special Program to Promote Investment in Preah Sihanouk province 2024’, said the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), on Wednesday. ...