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Cambodia’s bicycle industry continues to accelerate at an impressive pace, recording over USD 502 million in bicycle exports from January to October 2025—a sharp 47.66% increase compared to the same period last year. The figures, released by the Ministry of Commerce, underline Cambodia’s strengthening position as one of the world’s leading bicycle manufacturing hubs. A…
Cambodia has taken a significant step toward enhancing its industrial competitiveness and export readiness after Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation H.E. Hem Vanndy met with H.E. Luo Wen, Minister of the State Administration for Market Regulation of China, in Beijing on November 17. The high-level meeting aimed to deepen bilateral cooperation on metrology,…
A New Economic Landscape Taking Shape When the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership came into force, it did more than link a group of countries. It created an economic community that spans almost a third of the world’s population and output. This is not just a statistic. It is a quiet shift in global power, and…
Cambodia is strengthening its position as an emerging agrifood investment hub, offering extensive incentives and streamlined support mechanisms to both local and foreign investors. The updates were highlighted by Suon Sophal, Deputy Secretary-General of the Cambodian Investment Board under the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), during the Cambodia Agriculture Forum and Expo (CAFE25)…
Anyone who follows global markets knows that the best opportunities often emerge where others aren’t yet looking. Today, one of the most promising frontiers for high-growth investment sits in Southeast Asia: the Kingdom of Cambodia. But capital alone doesn’t guarantee success. Thriving in a market shaped by deep cultural nuances and evolving regulatory systems requires…
SINGAPORE / PHNOM PENH — Singapore and Cambodia have taken a major step forward in ASEAN financial connectivity with the official launch of a cross-border QR payment linkage between the Liquid Group’s RoamQR network and Cambodia’s national digital payment system, Bakong. The launch ceremony was held in Singapore on the sidelines of the Singapore FinTech…
Phnom Penh, Nov. 12, 2025 – Cambodian footwear exports have continued their strong upward trajectory, recording over $1.7 billion in export revenues during the first ten months of 2025 — a 30 percent increase compared with the same period last year, according to the Cambodia Footwear Association (CFA). The impressive growth highlights Cambodia’s resilience and…
Exports from factories operating within the UBE Snuol Special Economic Zone (SEZ) have shown remarkable growth, crossing the US $100 million mark in the first ten months of 2025 — a sharp increase from US $79.6 million recorded during all of 2024. The figures were released by the Secretariat of the Working Group to Promote…
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved a total of 575 investment projects in the first ten months of 2025, marking a nearly 70% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to a CDC statement released on November 7. These projects represent a combined investment capital of USD 9.2 billion,…
Cambodia is standing at an important turning point. The country is growing fast, factories are opening, new energy projects are being built, and the digital economy is expanding every year. But behind every successful industry, there must be people with the right skills. This is where short-term technical education makes a real difference. What Short-Term…
Strengthening Cambodia–China Trade Relations The Royal Government of Cambodia, through the Ministry of Commerce, is actively showcasing the Kingdom’s high-quality products and digital trade advancements at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2025, held from November 5 to 10 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai, under the theme “New Era –…
The Kingdom of Cambodia and the Republic of Türkiye have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation through the 4th Joint Economic Commission (JEC) Meeting, held on November 4, 2025, in Ankara, Türkiye. The meeting highlighted a mutual ambition to expand trade, investment, and sectoral collaboration to reach a US$1 billion bilateral trade target…
Montreal / Phnom Penh, November 4, 2025 — YKK Canada Inc., a global manufacturer of garment accessories and one of the world’s most recognised zipper brands, recently received a delegation led by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) at its facility in Montreal, Canada, as part of a broader business visit coordinated by…
