Synopsis: The year-long programme will engage 30 commercial entities through a gamified energy efficiency competition inspired by France’s CUBE contest. To support Cambodia’s ambitious objective to reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings by 25% by 2030—as outlined in the National Energy Efficiency Policy 2022–2030—the Ministry of Environment and sustainability consultancy Sevea officially launched the PowerWise […]

Cambodia Investment Review The inaugural edition of the Cambodia Economic Growth Policy Dialoguev, aired on National Television of Cambodia, featured an in-depth exchange between Dr. Sok Siphana, Senior Advisor to the Royal Government of Cambodia, and Derek Yip, Australian Ambassador to Cambodia. The dialogue explored the evolution of bilateral cooperation, Cambodia’s economic transformation, and future challenges as […]

Cambodia collected $1.47 billion in customs revenue in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 21 percent, the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) said on Saturday. “The GDCE has achieved 58.6 percent of the revenue target set for the entirety of 2025,” GDCE Director-General Kun Nhem said in a press release. […]

Synopsis: Cambodia Airports will bring its expertise and experience to optimise operations at the large-scale airport complex with its terminal spanning over 240,000 square metres. Cambodia Airports has been named as the operator of the Techo International Airport, which is scheduled to open in September 2025. To operate the new international Phnom Penh airport, set […]

Synopsis: The surge in trade reflects the well-functioning economic artery of the country, driven by Cambodia’s stable and growing purchasing power and demonstrating the competitiveness of its exports. Cambodia’s total trade volume with its top 20 trading partners reached $30.57 billion in the first six months of 2025, representing a strong increase of 17.2 percent […]

Synopsis: Siem Reap attracted nearly 2.9 million tourists in the first half of 2025, reflecting an increase of more than 50 percent compared to the same period last year. The Ministry of Tourism and Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) will jointly organise new and international tourism events to attract more national and international tourists […]

Synopsis: Despite unusual weather patterns, Cambodia saw a 15 percent increase in export volume over the last five months. Cambodia saw a 15 percent increase in export volume over the last five months. However, farmers experienced rising costs due to an increased reliance on pesticides and disease management, according to the Cashew nut Association of […]

Synopsis: Both sides discussed several key topics including strengthening cooperation in production and supply chains, the impact of implementing measures related to the origin of goods and challenges faced by Chinese investors. Cambodia and China Wednesday reiterated their commitment to further boost the bilateral economic, trade, and investment cooperation, with a particular focus on the […]

Cambodia’s foreign trade volume hit $30.57 billion in the first half of 2025, up 17 percent over the same period last year, an official report said on Thursday. The kingdom’s total exports amounted to $14.29 billion during the cited period, a year-on-year increase of 16 per cent, and total imports reached $16.28 billion, up 18 […]

Cytacom Solutions Ltd, a subsidiary of Cyta, on Thursday announced that it recently signed the renewal of its collective labour agreements for the 2025–2027 period. These agreements, the company said, cover both its monthly and hourly-paid staff. Moreover, according to a statement issued by Cyta, the agreements “confirm the strong cooperation and mutual trust between […]

Synopsis: Cambodia is actively negotiating free trade agreements with several countries and preparing to access new markets, ensuring that Cambodia is not overly dependent on any single partner. Prime Minister Hun Manet is scheduled to chair a crucial meeting next week to review Cambodia’s procedures and proposals aimed at expanding the export of agricultural products […]

Synopsis: Once operational, the airport is projected to handle six times the passenger capacity of the current Phnom Penh International Airport. The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) yesterday officially announced that the Royal Government of Cambodia has agreed in principle to designate September 9, as the opening date of the Techo International Airport, a […]

The new discovery of natural gas in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in offshore Block 10 reaffirms the country’s energy potential, President Nikos Christodoulides said in a post after a teleconference with ExxonMobil Vice President, John Ardill, and being informed that the ‘Pegasus-1’ well drilling, within offshore Block 10, indicated approximately 350 metres of gas-bearing […]

Synopsis: Cambodia’s economic future must be built on a foundation of strong and diverse human capital, not just a few individuals, but a large, skilled workforce across all sectors. Prime Minister Hun Manet Tuesday said that the Royal Government has always prioritised investment in human resources, recognising them as essential assets for managing and strengthening […]

In the first half of 2025, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 373 investment projects with a total capital of approximately $5.8 billion. Nearly two-thirds of them were in the industrial sector. According to a July 7 CDC press release, the projects are expected to create about 255,000 jobs. Compared to the […]

Cambodia attracted fixed-asset investment of $5.8 billion in the first half of 2025, representing a 77 per cent year-on-year increase, according to a Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) report released on Monday. The Southeast Asian nation approved 373 investment projects during the January-June period this year, representing a 96 per cent increase from […]