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Cambodia’s trade with Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries surged in the first four months of 2025, with exports reaching $3.62 billion — a 7.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Ministry of Commerce. The RCEP, the world’s largest free trade agreement, includes 15 nations: the 10 ASEAN member…
Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism has called on South Korea’s Asiana Airlines to consider resuming and expanding direct flight services to Siem Reap and Preah Sihanouk provinces—two of the Kingdom’s most popular tourism destinations. The proposal was formally raised by Tourism Minister H.E. Huot Hak during a high-level meeting on June 5 in Seoul with Park…
Phnom Penh, June 3, 2025 — The India-Cambodia Business Forum 2025, hosted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (InCham) in Cambodia, brought together high-level government officials, business leaders, and trade stakeholders to strengthen economic ties and explore new investment opportunities in Cambodia. Held at Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh, the forum focused on…
Phnom Penh — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, marked a significant milestone in Cambodia by launching its inaugural service to Siem Reap, the gateway to the famed Angkor Wat temple complex. The maiden flight, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, touched down at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) on Tuesday and was welcomed with…
(Phnom Penh, June 4, 2025) – In a significant step towards strengthening Cambodia’s export capabilities and fostering agro-industrial growth, the European Union and the Federal Republic of Germany have officially launched the EU-Cambodia Business Partnership Facility. The initiative, co-developed with Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, is designed to…
CIMB Singapore and Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc have entered a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cross-border financial services and deepen economic collaboration between Singapore and Cambodia. This partnership represents a significant milestone in strengthening financial connectivity within ASEAN, leveraging CIMB Singapore’s regional expertise and Wing Bank’s local leadership to…
Phnom Penh, Cambodia — Cambodia and Japan have unveiled a comprehensive Economic Co-Creation Package aimed at deepening cooperation across key sectors, including trade, human resource development, green energy, logistics, and digital transformation. This multi-dimensional framework reinforces the commitment of both nations to co-develop sustainable and mutually beneficial initiatives through the alignment of government agencies, educational…
Tokyo, May 29 — During the Cambodia-Japan Business Forum held in Tokyo, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet invited Japanese companies to explore investment opportunities in Cambodia, emphasizing the Kingdom’s growing appeal as a regional manufacturing and export base. In his address, PM Hun Manet identified five core advantages that position Cambodia as an attractive destination…
KUALA LUMPUR — On May 27, 2025, following the 46th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet held discussions with Datuk Abu Hanifah Noordin, Executive Chairman and CEO of MMAG Holdings Berhad, regarding expanded investments in Cambodia’s logistics and technology sectors. During their meeting, Abu Hanifah expressed MMAG Holdings…
Kuala Lumpur — On the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet received a courtesy call from Mr. Shamir Kumar Nandy, Managing Director of Bin Zayed International (Malaysia) Berhad (BZI), to discuss potential investment opportunities in Cambodia. Mr. Nandy conveyed his appreciation to Prime Minister…
Wing Bank Sets a New Standard in Digital Finance and Social Impact, Earning CFI.co’s 2024 Awards for Best Social Impact Bank and Cashless Leadership in Recognition of Its Unwavering Commitment to Financial Inclusion, Innovation, and Community Empowerment. Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc has once again demonstrated its industry leadership, earning Best Social Impact Bank and the Cashless Leadership…
When you think of Starbucks, you probably imagine friendly baristas, cozy interiors, and handcrafted coffee. But behind every caramel macchiato lies one of the most sophisticated financial engines in modern retail — one that mirrors the structure and function of a bank, all without calling itself one. Yes, Starbucks is a coffee shop. But it’s…
As Cambodia gears up for the second round of negotiations with the United States next month over the imposition of a 49% “reciprocal” tariff on Cambodian goods, key stakeholders are focusing on issues of trade balance, origin of goods, and market diversification strategies. The tariff, introduced during the Trump administration, has come under renewed scrutiny,…
