Vireak Buntham Launches Passenger Ship Services from Kampot to Koh Tral
Vireak Buntham Company has made history by becoming the first to launch a modern passenger ship service from Kampot International Tourist Port to Koh Tral (Phu Quoc Island), Vietnam. The announcement was made on the Duke’s official Facebook page on December 25, 2024. The direct journey from Kampot International Tourist Port to Koh Tral (Phu […]
Global supply chains are 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 […]
SHV Port Achieves Record 1 Million TEUs, Cementing Its Role as a Regional Trade Hub
Sihanoukville Port has reported a record-breaking 1 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of container traffic in 2024, reflecting an impressive 29% increase compared to the previous year. This milestone underscores the port’s strategic importance in driving Cambodia’s trade and logistics ambitions, as announced on the official website of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on 21 December 2024. […]
World Bank: Cambodia’s Economic Growth Forecasted to Reach 5.5% in 2025-2026 Amid Global and Domestic Challenges
Cambodia’s economy is projected to achieve a robust growth rate of 5.5% in 2025 and 2026, according to the latest World Bank forecasts. This follows expected growth rates of 5.3% in 2024 and 5% in 2023, reflecting a steady upward trajectory. These findings were highlighted in a report published by Fibre2Fashion on 21 December 2024. […]
Cambodia’s Business Landscape Faces Dual Trends: Drop in New Registrations 17%, Surge in Eliminations 32%
Cambodia’s entrepreneurial environment is undergoing a marked shift, with the Ministry of Commerce reporting 9,530 new company registrations in 11 months of 2024. This figure represents a decline of 17.17% compared to the same period last year, highlighting growing challenges in the business sector. Concurrently, company eliminations surged by 32.78%, totalling 1,284 businesses removed from […]
Cambodia Eyes Potential to Expand World-class Integrated Resorts Market, with 87 Casinos Currently Operating
Cambodia is advancing plans to expand its casino industry by developing world-class integrated resorts (IRs) and implementing attractive tax policies to entice investors. The announcement was made on 10 December 2024 by Khim Oudam, Deputy Director of Licensing at Cambodia’s Commercial Gambling Management Commission (CGMC), during remarks to GGRAsia. The country’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) […]