Economic and finance
Philippines Seeks to Boost Agricultural Imports from Cambodia
In a significant move to enhance bilateral trade relations, the Philippines has expressed a strong interest in importing rice, fish, meat, and vegetables from Cambodia. This development follows a recent meeting between Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. and Cambodia’s Agriculture Secretary Dit Tina, where they explored opportunities for agri-trade cooperation. The meeting […]
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ADB Revises Cambodia’s Economic Growth Forecast for 2025 and 2026
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has officially revised its economic growth forecast for Cambodia, lowering expectations from 6.1% to 4.9% for 2025 and from 6.2% to 5.0% for 2026. This update comes following the release of the ADB’s latest economic report. The ADB attributes this slowdown to a combination of geopolitical tensions with neighboring Thailand […]
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Cambodia and China Enhance Bilateral Trade and Investment Cooperation
In a strategic effort to bolster economic ties, Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce has partnered with a delegation from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade in Guangdong Province (CCPIT Guangdong) to advance bilateral trade and investment cooperation. This initiative was highlighted during a meeting on September 27, 2025, between Ms. Svay Nakri, Undersecretary […]
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Cambodia Welcomes Over 4 million International Tourists in First Eight Months of 2025
In a remarkable boost for the tourism sector, Cambodia welcomed over 4 million international tourists in the first eight months of 2025, accompanied by a staggering 17.28 million domestic travelers. This marks an impressive increase of nearly 53% compared to the same period last year. Prime Minister Hun Sen shared these encouraging statistics on World […]
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Cambodia and China Join Forces to Boost Cashew Exports Worth USD 35 Million Annually to the Chinese market
In a significant move to elevate agricultural trade, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on September 12, 2025, between a prominent Chinese company and the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce, aimed at exporting Cambodian cashews to China, valued at an impressive USD 35 million per year. The MoU was formalized under the leadership of His […]
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Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia Achieves Significant Milestone in Supporting Local Businesses
The Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) proudly announced that over the past four years, it has provided substantial support to local entrepreneurs by issuing nearly USD 400 million in credit guarantees. As of July 31, 2025, the CGCC has successfully guaranteed loans for 6,579 accounts, underscoring its commitment to fostering economic growth in the […]
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Cambodia Achieves Milestone with First Cashew Nut Exports to Italy
In a significant achievement for its agricultural sector, Cambodia has successfully exported 14 tons of processed cashew nuts to Italy for the very first time, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s agricultural exports. This historic shipment was facilitated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, highlighting the growing potential of Cambodia as a […]
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Kratie Province Sees Growth in Employment and Economic Development
As of September 2025, Kratie province boasts a total of 243 factories and enterprises, generating nearly 19,400 jobs for local residents. This significant achievement was highlighted during a meeting between HE Heng Sotha, Deputy Governor of Kratie, and the Indonesian Ambassador to Cambodia. During the meeting, HE Heng Sotha emphasized the diverse economic landscape of […]
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Ten Chinese Tourism Enterprises Seek Investment Opportunities in Cambodia
In an exciting development for Cambodia’s tourism sector, ten prominent Chinese tourism enterprises have expressed interest in exploring investment opportunities within the country. During a recent meeting held on August 30, 2025, His Excellency Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, engaged with representatives from these leading firms to discuss potential collaborations aimed at enhancing tourism between […]
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Cambodia and Vietnam Strengthen Trade Relations with Focus on Cassava Exports
In a significant move to enhance trade partnerships, Cambodia and Vietnam have pledged to bolster business ties, particularly in promoting Cambodian cassava exports to the Vietnamese market. This commitment emerged from a recent visit led by His Excellency Va Rutsan, Secretary of State for Commerce, alongside representatives from the Cambodian Cassava Federation, during their trip […]
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