The Cambodian Rice Federation announced that in January 2025, Cambodia exported 59,086 tonnes of milled rice, earning $48.03 million. According to the Cambodian Rice Federation, 39 rice exporters conducted these exports to 45 destinations, with 23 European countries receiving a total of 36,714 tonnes, valued at $29.79 million. Meanwhile, China, including Hong Kong and Macau, […]

In January 2025, Cambodia’s trade volume with the international market surpassed $5 billion, representing a 24.6 per cent increase compared to January 2024, when it exceeded $4 billion, according to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia, accessed by Fresh News on 15 February. The report indicated that in January […]

Strategies to boost trade and economic relations between Cambodia and Europe were discussed as Tekreth Kamrang, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce, received Salah Essa, Head of delegation and Honorary Consul of Cyprus with Honorary Consuls from Austria, Italy, Sweden, and the Netherlands. They exchanged views on mechanisms to promote bilateral trade relations […]

A technical skills training program in electric vehicles could help attract more Korean investors to Cambodia, said Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training (MLVT), during a meeting with Kim Jin-Pyo, former Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea and Board Chairman of Global Together on Wednesday. During the meeting, both […]

Amid clean energy becoming a massive growth opportunity, experts say that Cambodia is well-positioned to become a champion of green energy manufacturing. According to them, the decline in the sale of solar panels last year is not a major cause of worry as it followed the expiration of the US preferential tariff for solar panels […]

Cambodia is expanding rice exports to the Philippines market, exploring export partners and buyers to form partnerships on rice trade cooperation. Kim Sreyroth, Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce, led a Cambodian delegation including representatives from the Cambodia Rice Federation to take part in the Cambodia-Philippines Rice Business Matching event on Tuesday […]

The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) is collaborating with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets in the country. During a virtual meeting on February 11, SERC Director General Sou Socheat, together with Deputy Director General Vin Pheakdey, Head of the regulator’s Fintech working group, engaged with […]

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MISTI) registered 1,292 new small and medium enterprise (SMEs) in 2024, bringing the formally registered SMEs to 43,970 as of last year. The registration processes were made through various channels including online registration which the ministry has boosted to make registering through it easy and timely. Seventeen […]

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia approved 64 new investment projects and 4 production expansion projects worth in total US$748 million in January this year, generating almost 46,000 jobs for the locals, said a report of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) released on Wednesday. The number of approved investment projects rose by 112 percent while […]

Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Board of the CDC, on February 11, 2025, led his colleagues to meet with Daniel Spitzer, President and CEO of Mountain Hazelnuts, and Andreas Groetschel, CEO of Kamya AgriTrade, to discuss investment opportunities in the agro-industrial sector, especially the cashew industry in Cambodia. On this occasion, the […]

Charles Vann, Director of Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd. (CAIC), Monday urged tourism associations and tour operators to actively promote the upcoming Techo International Airport (TIA), set to officially open in July. He encouraged them to help boost dissemination, mobilise efforts, and attract international tourists to visit Cambodia. Leading around 200 members of the Cambodia […]

This afternoon, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet encouraged Filipino businessmen to further explore investment opportunities in Cambodia. Speaking at the Philippines-Cambodia Business Forum in Manila, as part of his two-day official visit on February 10-11, Hun Manet stated that while Cambodia is small, it possesses a big heart and is eager to welcome all foreign […]

The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Manet, has extended an invitation to global investors to explore investment opportunities within Cambodia while reaffirming the Royal Government’s dedication to facilitating a smooth and successful investment experience. He addressed attendees on Monday at the Cambodia-Philippines Business Forum held in Manila, Philippines. “I would like to extend an invitation […]

Cambodia’s economy is projected to grow by 6.3 percent in 2025, which will raise the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to $51.39 billion, a senior official stated on Monday. The Southeast Asian nation’s economy is primarily driven by exports of garments, footwear, and travel goods, along with tourism, construction and real estate, and agriculture. Ung […]

Cambodia’s international reserves increased to $22.5 billion in 2024, representing a year-on-year rise of 12.6 per cent, the National Bank of Cambodia’s Governor Chea Serey stated on Saturday. International reserves under the NBC’s control include foreign currencies, gold, and SDR (Special Drawing Rights). “Cambodia’s level of international reserves is considered high and can secure the […]

A delegation from nine European countries has expressed serious interest in Cambodia’s investment potential.  During a meeting with the leadership of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), they shared their intention to suggest that their investors consider exploring commercial opportunities in the Kingdom. Sun Chanthol, first vice-president of the CDC, met with the […]