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Phnom Penh, June 27, 2025 — Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, received a high-level business delegation from the Malaysia-Cambodia Business Association (MCBA) this afternoon at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, reaffirming the Kingdom’s commitment to expanding economic ties with Malaysia. The delegation was led by MCBA…
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have emerged as a cornerstone of Cambodia’s economic strategy, significantly contributing to export growth and foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows. Over the past three years, these strategically designated zones have accounted for nearly one-fourth of Cambodia’s total export value, underscoring their growing importance in the Kingdom’s development agenda. SEZs Fuel Export…
Phnom Penh, 19 June 2025 — Cambodia and Malaysia are now more connected with the launch of a new direct flight route between Phnom Penh and Penang. The official ceremony was held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Phnom Penh and was led by H.E. Hout Hak, Minister of Tourism, at the invitation of the Malaysian…
Phnom Penh, June 20 – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced a major boost in investment and tourism during a speech marking the first anniversary of the Cambodia Confederation of Investors Association (CCIA). The Prime Minister revealed that the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 290 investment projects between January and May 2025,…
Phnom Penh, June 21 — A robust increase in car tyre exports was recorded during the first five months of 2025, reflecting the country’s expanding industrial base and growing appeal to global manufacturers. According to a recent report from the Ministry of Commerce, car tyres worth US$560.7 million were exported between January and May 2025.…
A delegation of 12 Indian companies, primarily from the agriculture sector, recently explored investment opportunities in Cambodia during a significant India-Cambodia B2B interaction on June 17. The event, held in Phnom Penh, was chaired by Cambodian Senior Minister H.E. Dr. Sok Siphana and India’s Ambassador to Cambodia, H.E. Vanlalvawna Bawitlung. It was organized with the…
Boeung Ket Rubber Plantation, located in Stung Trang district of Kampong Cham province, is making a bold move toward enhancing Cambodia’s manufacturing capabilities by announcing its expansion into latex glove production for export. This strategic shift is part of the company’s broader plan to process rubber locally, reduce reliance on foreign producers, and increase Cambodia’s…
Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc has further expanded its nationwide presence with the opening of a new branch in Koh Kong Province, delivering convenient, fast, and secure banking services to the southwest region of Cambodia. The inauguration ceremony, held on June 16, was graced by H.E. MITHONA PHOUTHORNG, Governor of Koh Kong Province, H.E. THONG NARONG, President of…
Phnom Penh, 17 Jun 2025 – Cambodia’s export sector continues to post strong growth, with earnings from garments, footwear, and travel products (GFT) reaching US$6.14 billion in the first five months of 2025, marking a 23.5% increase compared to US$4.97 billion during the same period last year, according to the General Department of Customs and…
Phnom Penh, June 16 – The Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) and the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) have jointly announced their commitment to assist returning Cambodian migrant workers from Thailand by offering flexible loan restructuring measures. The announcement follows a recommendation by Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, who has urged financial…
Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP), one of Cambodia’s key inland logistics hubs, recorded significant growth in the first five months of 2025, driven by increased investment inflows and robust agricultural exports. According to a press release from the publicly listed PPAP, the port handled 206,055 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) between January and May 2025 —…
Cambodia’s cashew sector is on the brink of transformation, with Australia and Japan stepping in as key partners to help the Kingdom unlock greater value from one of its most promising agricultural exports. The two nations are collaborating to strengthen domestic processing capabilities, support smallholder farmers, and position Cambodian cashews as a high-quality global commodity.…
Cambodia’s international trade continues to show robust growth, with the total value of imports and exports reaching $25.29 billion in the first five months of 2025—a significant 18.5% increase compared to the same period last year, according to a June 10 report by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). This upward trend reflects…
