Economy and Finance
Cambodia-ASEAN Trade Volume Exceeded USD 14 Billion in 2024
In 2024, the trade volume between Cambodia and ASEAN member countries surpassed USD 14.3 billion, marking a significant increase of 12.8% compared to the same period in 2023. This data comes from a recent report by the Ministry of Commerce. According to the report, Cambodia’s exports to ASEAN countries amounted to over USD 4.620 million, […]
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Cambodia’s Steel Imports Surge by Nearly 70% in 2024
The construction sector in Cambodia is experiencing significant growth, as evidenced by the substantial increase in steel imports. In 2024, Cambodia imported over USD 631 million worth of steel, marking a remarkable 69.6% rise compared to the previous year’s imports of just over USD 372 million. This data was reported by the General Department of […]
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Cambodia & Korea Strengthen Economic Partnership in 2024
The bilateral trade volume between Cambodia and the Republic of Korea surged to USD 762 million by the end of 2024, marking an impressive increase of 11.49% compared to the previous year, according to a report from the Ministry of Commerce. Cambodia’s exports to Korea have reached USD 288 million, reflecting a robust growth of […]
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Cambodia Set to Make Waves in Cashew Production in 2024
In an exciting development for the agricultural sector, Cambodia produced an impressive 850,000 tons of cashew nuts in 2024, marking a remarkable 26% increase compared to last year. The news comes from the Cambodian Cashew Association, highlighting the nation’s growing prominence in the global market. With exports projected to exceed USD 1.1 billion, the cashew […]
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Cambodia’s Cement Industry Surges with Over USD 1.2 Billion Investment
In a landmark development for Cambodia’s economic landscape, the nation’s cement industry has reached an impressive production level worth over USD 1.2 billion, catering to both domestic needs and export markets. This announcement was made during a pivotal meeting between Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet and Mr. Ratchayut Kasemchaisiri, Chairman of the Cement Industry Association […]
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Cambodia Earn Nearly USD 50 Million from Tourist Ticket Sales in 2024
In an exciting development for Cambodia’s tourism sector, the country generated close to USD 50 million from ticket sales for its iconic sites—Angkor, Koh Ker, and various boat rides—over the course of 2024. According to a comprehensive report released by the Angkor Institute on January 1, 2025, Cambodia collected a remarkable total of USD 48,950,354 […]
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Cambodia’s Trade Volume Soars to Over USD 50 Billion in 2024, Marking a 15.95% Growth
Cambodia’s trade volume exceeded USD 50 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, reflecting a substantial growth of 15.95% compared to the same period in 2023, as the Ministry of Commerce reported recently in December 2024. This remarkable achievement underscores the nation’s robust economic progress and increasing integration into global trade networks. Exports reached […]
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Asia Pacific Real Estate Forecast 2025: Navigating Challenges with Resilience & Opportunity
The Asia Pacific real estate market is poised for steady growth in 2025, buoyed by easing global interest rates and projected regional GDP growth of 4.4%, despite persistent challenges such as China’s ongoing property market struggles and geopolitical tensions. the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank confirmed these growth projections in their recent regional […]
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Vireak Buntham Launches High-Speed Passenger Ship Connecting Kampot & Koh Tral
Vireak Buntham Company has officially launched a high-speed passenger ship service connecting Kampot International Tourist Port to Koh Tral (Phu Quoc Island), Vietnam. The direct journey, which takes just 40 minutes, marks a significant advancement in cross-border connectivity and was announced on the company’s official Facebook page on 25 December 2024. The launch follows the […]
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Global Supply Chains Shifting Away from China, with Cambodia Well-Positioned to Seize the Opportunity
The rapid diversification of manufacturing across Southeast Asia is reshaping global supply chains as the region emerges as a key beneficiary. Chinese companies are increasingly implementing the China Plus One strategy, through which additional manufacturing bases outside China are being established to reduce disruption to domestic supply chains. This strategy, coupled with rising foreign direct […]
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