Trade

In a recent press conference with the Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ), Indonesian ambassador to Cambodia Santo Darmosumarto emphasised the potential for increased rice trade between the two nations, while highlighting the challenges surrounding competitive pricing and transportation costs. ...

Economists are optimistic that exports to Vietnam will increase significantly in the wake of a Vietnamese announcement that it will grant zero per cent tariff preferences on 28 tariff lines of Cambodian-origin products until December 31, 2026. ...

Cambodia earned nearly 1 billion USD from the sale of paddy rice and milled rice to international markets in the first five months of 2025, an increase of nearly 7% compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF). ...

The EU and Germany have announced the official launch of the EU-Cambodia Business Partnership Facility, a programme aimed at promoting and enhancing Cambodia’s export capacity to European and other international markets. ...

Economists and tourism specialist have praised the Cambodian government’s decision to seek an end to ongoing border disputes with Thailand through the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The area in question surrounds the Ta Moan Thom, Ta Moan Touch, and Ta Krabei temples. ...

Members of the Senate and National Assembly have urged the government to inspect the quality of imported chemical fertilisers and fruit seeds, while encouraging farmers to expand organic farming operations to protect public health. ...

The Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate-General (CCF) of the Ministry of Commerce has clarified that a brand of rapid test kit which is currently being sold online cannot detect banned chemicals, including agricultural toxins or prohibited colouring substances. ...

The Cambodian government has urged the owners of swiftlet nest houses and processing facilities who wish to export edible bird’s nests to the Chinese market to apply for the necessary paperwork. Applications can be made through the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, as part ...

Next month, the second round of negotiations regarding the Trump administration’s 49% “reciprocal” tariffs on Cambodian goods will resume. Although the US appeared to have calculated the tariff rate based on the trade deficit, the origin of goods was likely a decisive factor. ...

Economists observe that an upcoming visit by Canada’s Commissioner for Trade and Investment to Cambodia at the end of May will bring positive results for the Kingdom, by expanding bilateral trade and attracting direct investment from Canada. ...

A Cambodian delegation which is currently in the US to negotiate tariffs and improve bilateral trade between the two countries has found time to hold at least six meetings with US government and congressional leaders to discuss potentially increasing direct investment in the Kingdom. ...

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are playing an outsized role in attracting domestic and international investors to set up factories and enterprises in Cambodia. ...

The Cambodian government expects its efforts to yield positive results as it engages in bilateral tariff negotiations with the US, although it noted that no country can predict the outcome of the ongoing global trade war. ...

An increase in international rubber prices drove the Kingdom’s export rubber earnings up by almost one fifth in the first four months of the year. ...

Despite a challenging global trade landscape, the global effects of inflation, realignment of tariffs, and geopolitical tensions, Cambodia’s march towards inclusive, sustainable and resilient growth goes on. With strong fundamentals, collaborative public policies and recalibrated strategic diplomacy, the Kingdom seems to continue pursuing healthy economic growth ...

The General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) has instructed all customs authorities to take strict measures against the smuggling of fresh durians through the border corridors under their jurisdiction. ...

The Cambodian government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to strengthening procedures to prevent and combat origin fraud and to promote transparent implementation of rules of origin for goods exported to the US. ...

The Cambodian government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to strengthening procedures to prevent and combat origin fraud and to promote transparent implementation of rules of origin for goods exported to the US. ...

Cambodia has temporarily suspended livestock and meat imports from Thailand after two human anthrax cases, including one death, were confirmed there, although no cases have been reported in Cambodia. ...

Cambodia’s paddy and milled rice production generated $932.27 million in national revenue during the first four months of 2025, marking an increase of almost 10% on the same period last year. Paddy accounted for over $723 million, while milled rice contributed nearly $210 million, according ...

Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries yesterday highlighted the importance of intellectual property registration to boost the value of agricultural products.   ...

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. ...

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. ...

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.   ...