The economy, investment, trade and the companies building Cambodia. · 905 អត្ថបទ
Cambodia’s General Department of Customs and Excise has introduced a new digital facility that allows importers to submit customs declarations online before goods physically arrive in the country. The move is aimed at improving efficiency, reducing clearance delays, and supporting smoother import operations across key entry points. Under the updated process, importers and freight forwarders…
When news emerged in mid-December that Cambodia had applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), it did not come with fanfare or bold political statements. But among economists, trade experts, and investors, the message was clear. This move matters. The CPTPP is not just another free trade agreement. It is…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Cambodia has shattered its investment records, with the Council for the Development of Cambodia’s (CDC) Cambodian Investment Committee approving more than 600 investment projects in the first 11 months of 2025, according to a recent CDC press release. This marks a substantial 57% increase in approved projects compared to the same period in…
Cambodia’s flagship annual trade promotion event, the Cambodia Trade Expo (CTExpo), opened on December 4 with around 150 high-quality Khmer product booths out of a total of 250 exhibitors. The expo is positioned as a major platform to promote Cambodian products to global markets and facilitate meetings between local producers and international investors. Organised by…
Where Craft Lives in Silence Anyone who has spent time in a Cambodian village knows that craft here is not something performed for tourists. It is part of daily life. You hear it before you see it—the tap of a chisel, the soft scrape of woven fibres, the clink of clay cooling on a wooden…
Cambodia and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their intention to strengthen business cooperation by pursuing memoranda of understanding between their respective chambers of commerce, as both sides acknowledge that current bilateral trade remains limited. The commitment was made during a meeting on December 2 in Phnom Penh between Lim Heng, vice-president of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce,…
Anyone walking through a supermarket in Phnom Penh over the past weeks may have noticed something unusual. The refrigerated shelves that usually hold fresh milk were not as full as before, and some brands disappeared entirely for days at a time. Most people had never really questioned where their milk came from, but the sudden…
Phnom Penh – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD763 million investment program, including a USD20 million Asian Development Fund (ADF) grant, to expand access to safe water supply and sanitation, strengthen water security, and enhance climate resilience across Cambodia’s rapidly growing urban areas. The Livable, Resilient, and Water-Secure Cities Investment Program will…
Dubai Chambers has named Cambodia one of its most promising emerging markets for global expansion, signalling a new era of economic cooperation under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The announcement reinforces Cambodia’s growing visibility in international business circles and strengthens its position as a rising destination for trade and investment, adding further weight to…
Cambodia’s retail landscape is changing faster than many expected. Walk through Phnom Penh today and you will see a country that is no longer satisfied with basic shopping choices. Young consumers want better service, more variety, and brands that reflect their lifestyle. Investors see potential everywhere, yet the market still struggles with the same problem:…
Cambodia has taken a significant step toward advancing its mineral resources sector, with the Ministry of Mines and Energy formally approving a new investment agreement for the long-anticipated Memot gold project in Tbong Khmum province. The deal, signed on November 17 under the leadership of Minister Keo Rottanak, authorises Renaissance Minerals (Cambodia) Ltd to transition…
Strong Investment Boost for Preah Sihanouk Preah Sihanouk province is witnessing renewed investor confidence, with 19 new projects valued at $267 million approved under the Royal Government’s “Special Investment Promotion Program in Sihanouk Province.” Since the program’s launch, nearly 400 projects have now benefitted from these incentive policies. High-Level Meeting Approves New Projects The latest…
H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI), met with Ms. Yasmin Siddiqi, the newly appointed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Cambodia, reaffirming a shared commitment to deeper cooperation and accelerated private sector development. During the meeting, Minister Vanndy congratulated Ms. Siddiqi on her new role and welcomed…
