Economy and commerce
Small and medium enterprises SME
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/
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/
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
Digital adoption ‘key’ to building business resilience; highlighted by forum
In a time of significant global political and economic changes, nearly all businesses — especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) — are facing numerous challenges. ...
Women entrepreneurs thrive through SHE’s programmes
SHE’s programme has supported over 2,600 women-led MSMEs in Cambodia through gender-focused training, mentoring and financial support, helping 93 percent of participants formalise and scale their businesses, create over 1,000 jobs, and increase incomes. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/women-entrepreneurs-thrive-through-shes-programmes
Cambodia, Japan cement partnership to boost SME investment and trade
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. ...
MEF, SME associations sign MoU to boost digitalization
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. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501661168/mef-sme-associations-sign-mou-to-boost-digitalization/
AI Becomes an Increasingly Important Element in Business Operations
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. ...
CGCC provides $271M loan guarantees to SMEs
The Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) has provided credit guarantees of $271 million for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) as of February 2025 as their working capital for expansion. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501658708/cgcc-provides-271m-loan-guarantees-to-smes/
CEYFA calls for campaigns to promote informal economy registration
The Cambodian Economic Youth Federation Association (CEYFA) Monday urged authorities to increase campaigns to promote the benefits of informal economy workers, encouraging their participation in supply chains and enhancing value creation in national economic activities. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501656110/ceyfa-calls-for-campaigns-to-promote-informal-economy-registration/
Cambodia’s intellectual property draft law reviewed
Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, held a meeting on Monday to review the draft Intellectual Property Law, which was attended by senior members of the ministry. ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/?p=1655403
50 Chinese firms explore biz prospects in Cambodia
Top representatives of approximately 50 companies from Henan Province, China, are currently in Cambodia to explore investment opportunities, reflecting further deepening of economic ties between the two countries. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501650209/50-chinese-firms-explore-biz-prospects-in-cambodia/
MISTI strengthens efforts to formalise informal economy
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) has reiterated its commitment to fostering the growth of Cambodia’s informal economy and facilitating its transition into the formal sector, as approximately 97% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to operate informally. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501649467/misti-strengthens-efforts-to-formalise-informal-economy/
Cambodia’s economy to grow at 6.5% average rate, PM says
Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday said that the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) is optimistic about achieving an average annual economic growth of 6.5 percent for the next decade. To realise this goal, he emphasised that the target can only be met through specific, direct, ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648839/cambodias-economy-to-grow-at-6-5-average-rate-pm-says/
MISTI launches CEII to enhance enterprise innovation
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) yesterday unveiled the Cambodia Enterprise Innovation Index (CEII) Guidelines, a strategic initiative designed to boost enterprise innovation and competitiveness. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648216/misti-launches-ceii-to-enhance-enterprise-innovation/
Premier says OVOP increased citizens’ incomes, reduced poverty
Prime Minister Hun Manet Saturday said that the One Village One Product (OVOP) movement has played a major role in increasing incomes, revitalizing rural economic activities, reducing poverty, curbing migration, and strengthening community ownership. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648220/premier-says-ovop-increased-citizens-incomes-reduced-poverty/
CCIED accelerates informal economy onboarding efforts
The Coordinating Committee on Informal Economy Development (CCIED) in partnership with the Battambang Provincial Administration has intensified efforts to integrate informal workers into the formal sector. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501644754/cied-accelerates-informal-economy-onboarding-efforts/
Entrepreneurs, producers urged to improve product quality
The Cambodian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) Wednesday urged entrepreneurs to better understand the use of standard labels for products and production systems to boost competitiveness in both domestic and international markets. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501642906/entrepreneurs-producers-urged-to-improve-product-quality/
New incubation programme backs green start-ups
Cambodia’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem has received a boost thanks to the introduction of the Digital & Green Innovation Accelerator (DGIx) Cambodia, a nine-month initiative aimed at propelling startups using digital and tech-enabled solutions for environmental sustainability. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-incubation-programme-backs-green-start-ups
GS1 Cambodia Expo showcases products from provinces, cities
A GS1 Cambodia Expo showcasing products from 25 provinces and cities across the Kingdom was held at The Factory in Phnom Penh on Wednesday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501639127/gs1-cambodia-expo-showcases-products-from-provinces-cities/
Improving local production, expanding markets key to economic growth, MoC says
The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) Thursday encouraged small and medium-sized enterprises as well as domestic manufacturers to produce products that meet market demand and are competitive to replace certain imported goods. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501640270/improving-local-production-expanding-markets-key-to-economic-growth-moc-says/
Chinese investors urged to explore Cambodia’s agricultural sector
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) yesterday encouraged Chinese investors to explore opportunities in establishing a production chain within the agricultural sector, particularly in cashew processing as this initiative is led by Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501640827/chinese-investors-urged-to-explore-cambodias-agricultural-sector/
Informal businesses registration surpasses 11K, MISTI says
As of February 11, the Informal Economy Onboarding Platform has received 11,447 applications from informal businesses, a majority of which are from Phnom Penh, according to a report from the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) on Wednesday. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501639140/informal-businesses-registration-surpasses-11k-misti-says/