More than 11 million people visited Phnom Penh – a city with a population of barely 2.4 million – last year as Cambodia rides a wave of some of the fastest economic growth in Asia and a booming tourism industry. That was an increase of 63 percent over 2023, Phnom Penh Governor Khuong Sreng said […]

Cambodia’s two state-owned ports, Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) and Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP), saw remarkable growth in revenue in 2024, according to the annual report of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport released yesterday. PAS, the Kingdom’s largest seaport, handled 9.60 million tonnes of containerized cargo tonnage last year, an increase of 21.67 […]

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The tourism industry is buzzing with news of a groundbreaking partnership between Asean member countries and Australia. At the Asean Tourism Forum (ATF) 2025, ministers unanimously agreed to solidify tourism ties, aiming to redefine travel trade and open up fresh opportunities in the tourism sector. With a vision to promote deeper connections, Malaysia spearheaded the […]

Cambodia must reshape its export strategies to meet strict European Union guidelines as the Kingdom loses the benefits of Least Developed Country (LDC) status, says a key UN body advising on the transition. Cambodia will lose benefits such as tariff and quota exemptions when it graduates from LDC status in 2029. “Re-calibrating Cambodia’s growth model […]

A Ministry of Commerce report on Tuesday said Cambodia’s trade volume with its fellow ASEAN member states reached $15.69 billion in 2024, up 12.4 percent from $13.96 billion in the year before. The kingdom exported products worth $5.07 billion to other ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries last year, up 7.6 percent from […]

The Ministry of Commerce said in a report on Tuesday that Cambodia exported garments, textiles, footwear, and travel goods worth $13.92 billion in 2024, up 23 percent over the previous year. The report said garment exports stood at $9.79 billion last year, a 24 percent increase from the previous year. It added that textiles worth […]

Cambodia must reshape its export strategies to meet strict European Union guidelines as the Kingdom loses the benefits of Least Developed Country (LDC) status, says a key UN body advising on the transition. Cambodia will lose benefits such as tariff and quota exemptions when it graduates from LDC status in 2029. “Re-calibrating Cambodia’s growth model […]

Cambodia recorded a 129.7 percent rise in the export of car tyres in 2024, said a General Department of Customs and Excise report on Monday. The Southeast Asian country exported car tyres worth $874.6 million last year, an increase of 129.7 percent from $380.6 million in the year before, the report said. Ministry of Commerce […]

Cambodia’s trade with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries reached $34.52 billion in 2024, up 17.7 percent from $29.32 billion the year before, said an official report on Monday. The kingdom’s exports to fellow RCEP member countries were valued at $9.06 billion last year, up nearly 13 percent from $8.04 billion a year […]

Trade volume between Cambodia and China soared to over $15 billion from January to December 2024, a 23 percent increase compared to the same period the previous year, according to a recent report from the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE). GDCE’s trade data showed that bilateral trade volume between Cambodia and […]

Improving the country’s infrastructure remains one of the key formulas to promote Cambodia as a standalone tourist destination, according to subject experts. According to them, boosting overall infrastructure will make even remote destinations within the country accessible, carving out a fresh image for the country on the global tourism map. Speaking to Khmer Times, Naveen […]

Stay connected with Airtel’s international roaming plans as you embark on a timeless adventure through Cambodia, ensuring seamless communication while exploring the country’s top 10 places to visit, from ancient temples to vibrant cities. Cambodia’s tourist places pack more history into their compact size than most of its neighbours. Anchoring the country is the temple city of […]

Cambodia’s Siem Reap province, home to the famous Angkor temples and Phnom Penh capital, has been named Asia’s Best of the Best Destinations 2025 by Trip​​advisor, a world-known online platform for travellers. Among the 25 Best Destinations in Asia for 2025, Siem Reap’s cultural province was ranked 5th, while Phnom Penh, the heart of Cambodia, […]

The exports of the enterprises located inside the Royal Group Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone (RGPPSEZ) saw a significant increase in 2024 with a record high value of $1,880 million, up 16 percent from $1,621 million in 2023. “We take immense pride in contributing approximately 7 percent to Cambodia’s total export value of $26,664 million, […]

Senate President Hun Sen Friday said that Cambodia and Malaysia must strive to push their trade volume to $2 billion amid enhancing economic exchanges, trade, investment, and tourism between the two countries. The suggestion was made during a meeting between Mr Hun Sen and Tan Sri Dato Dr Johari bin Abdul, Speaker of Malaysia’s House […]