Synopsis: The forum in September will feature 50 booths showcasing digital products and services, e-commerce platforms, marketplaces, banks, and online businesses. The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) will organise the 2nd Cambodia Digital Trade Forum and Online Expo on September 12-13, at Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre, aiming to promote and boost the export of […]
Synopsis: The Cambodian rice sector has recorded significant growth. With the solid backing from the Royal Government over the past decade, the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) registered a record growth of producing over 14 million tonnes of rice in 2024. Marking its 10th anniversary on Monday, the CRF summed up its achievements saying it has […]
Cambodia’s financial sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with a strong focus on sustainability, responsibility, and community empowerment. Financial institutions, including commercial banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs), are increasingly adopting ethical lending practices and environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-aligned financing to foster inclusive economic development. The movement gained traction in 2019 with the introduction of […]
The production of rice is considered a key strategic crop by the government for ensuring food and nutritional security. It is also a high-potential export commodity among the priority-listed agricultural products selected for annual promotion in international markets, according to Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul. Speaking at the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Cambodia Rice […]
Synopsis: 70,000 show up on TVET Day to find out how a technical and vocational education can give them an edge in job market. The 8th National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Day event ended yesterday, having attracted more participants than last year. Sovann Vannaroth, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and […]
Cambodia earned $6.14 billion from the export of garments, footwear, and travel products (GFT) during the first five months of 2025, marking a 23.5 percent increase compared to $4.97 billion in the same period last year, pointed out a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) under the Ministry of Commerce. The […]
Cambodia’s trade volume with its fellow ASEAN member states reached $7.2 billion in the first five months of 2025, a 5.5 per cent increase over the same period last year, according to a report released on Monday. The country exported products worth $2.7 billion to other ASEAN countries during the January-May period this year, a […]
Nearly 50,000 companies and enterprises – with a total registered share capital of more than $18 billion – have been successfully registered through the Online Business Registration Service (OBR) since the system was implemented five years ago. The OBR system was launched in three phases. The first phase was launched in June 2020, with the […]
Synopsis: The single window plays an important role in promoting international trade facilitation in line with the Royal Government’s strategy. The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) Thursday reviewed 12 Qualified Investment Projects (QIPs) worth $128 million through the Single Window Scheme. The review meeting was presided over by Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of […]
Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, on Saturday presided over the Annual Environmental Tourism Event 2025 under the theme “Visit Cambodia in the Green Season”, which spans two days and two nights from June 14 to 15, 2025, and marks the 3rd celebration of Cambodia’s Freshwater Sea Festival, expressing gratitude toward Tonle Sap Lake. This grand […]
Synopsis: Despite geopolitical tensions and sluggish global recovery, Cambodia remains resilient and committed to development. Cambodia’s economy is projected to expand by 6.3 percent in 2025, fueled by continued growth in the industry, services, and agriculture sectors, said Prime Minister Hun Manet on Sunday. The country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to reach $51.39 […]
Australia and Japan have collaborated to help strengthen Cambodia’s cashew sector by increasing processing capacity, aiming to produce a more delicious and high-quality product for export to the global market. The Australian Embassy in Cambodia wrote on its social media earlier this week that Australia and Japan are working together to strengthen Cambodia’s cashew sector […]
Over 350 senior delegates from more than 30 countries gathered in Athens this week for the high-level ‘Shaping the Future of Shipping Summit’. The event was jointly hosted by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of Greece, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), and the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS). The summit brought […]
Australia and Japan have collaborated to help strengthen Cambodia’s cashew sector by increasing processing capacity, aiming to produce a more delicious and high-quality product for export to the global market. The Australian Embassy in Cambodia wrote on its social media earlier this week that Australia and Japan are working together to strengthen Cambodia’s cashew sector […]
Synopsis: The agreement affirms Kingdom’s support for protecting marine biodiversity and ensuring fair and sustainable use of marine genetic resources in areas beyond national jurisdiction. The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) Monday officially signed the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of […]
A foreign cruise ship, the Regatta, arrived at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port yesterday, bringing more than 600 international tourists from 27 nationalities for a one-day visit to Cambodia before continuing its journey to Thailand. According to immigration police officials at the international entry point of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, the Regatta, registered under the Marshall Islands […]