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Cambodia’s Rice Exports Surge, Raking in Nearly USD 350 Million in 8 Months
In an impressive display of agricultural prowess, Cambodia has earned approximately USD 348.18 million from the export of nearly 473,000 tons of rice in the first eight months of 2025. This significant achievement was reported by the Cambodian Rice Federation on August 10, 2025. From January to August, 51 rice exporting companies facilitated the shipment of 472,803 tons of rice to 66 different ...
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Agro King Plans Major Purchase of Cambodian Agricultural Products for Export to Vietnam
In a significant move for the agricultural sector, Agro King Trading Co., Ltd. has announced its intent to purchase four types of Cambodian agricultural products for export to Vietnam. This initiative aims to strengthen trade ties between the two neighboring countries and boost the local economy. The announcement was made by His Excellency Ky Chanromduol, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry...
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US Firm Argentem Creek to Invest in Cambodia’s Financial Sector
In a significant move for Cambodia’s financial landscape, US-based Argentem Creek has announced its intention to invest in the country’s financial sector. The announcement was made following a pivotal meeting between Ms. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, and Mr. Maarten Terlouw, President and Co-CEO of Argentem Creek, held on August 4, 2025. During their discussions, Mr. Te...
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Cambodia’s Special Economic Zones Drive Export Growth and Employment
Cambodia's special economic zones (SEZs) are proving to be pivotal in boosting the nation’s export capacity, contributing to more than 23% of total exports. As of 2024, the country boasts 44 SEZs, which are instrumental in enhancing domestic product exports, with projections estimating their contribution to total exports could reach between 23%-25% from 2022 to 2024. Dr. Sar Shinira, Deputy Sec...
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US Tourists Propel Angkor Wat Ticket Sales to New Heights in Early 2025
In a remarkable start to the year, Cambodia has welcomed a surge of American tourists, leading the charge in ticket sales for the iconic Angkor Wat temple complex during the first five months of 2025. According to a recent report from the Angkor Foundation, the number of international visitors to Angkor reached an impressive 527,577, marking an 11.71% increase compared to the same period in 2024. ...
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Cambodia Sees Surge in Tourism Revenue, Generating Over USD 25 Million in Ticket Sales
In an impressive display of recovery and growth, Cambodia has successfully generated more than USD 25 million from tourist ticket sales in the first 5 months of 2025. The figures, highlighted in a report released by the Angkor Foundation on 1 June, reveal that from January to May 2025, tourism hotspots such as Angkor Wat, Koh Ker Temple, Beng Mealea Temple, Phnom Kbal Spean, and local...
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Cambodia’s Mining Sector Sees Significant Revenue Growth in 2024
In a notable achievement for Cambodia, the Ministry of Mines and Energy reported nearly USD 100 million in non-tax revenue from the mining sector in 2024, reflecting an impressive increase of approximately 79% compared to the previous year. This growth highlights the country's expanding mining activities, which now include numerous sites dedicated to both domestic use and export. During the off...
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Cambodia Should Navigate Rising Global Uncertainty with a Multifaceted and Coordinated Policy Strategy
Cambodia’s economic growth accelerated to 6.0 percent in 2024 from 5.0 percent in 2023, driven by a strong rebound in the garment sector. However, in light of unexpectedly high US tariffs, growth is expected to decelerate to 4.9 percent in 2025, due to its heavy reliance on exports to the US. A coordinated and multifaceted policy, including targeted fiscal support and diversification of markets an...
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Cambodia Sees Surge in International Tourist Arrivals in Early 2025
In a promising start to the year, Cambodia welcomed nearly 2 million international tourists in the first quarter of 2025, marking a remarkable 16% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth was highlighted by HE Minister Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, during a recent meeting aimed at promoting the Green Season Tourism Campaign on 7 May 2025. The influx of tourists has considerabl...
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Cambodia & Laos Forge Stronger Agricultural Ties to Expand Mango Exports
In a significant move to enhance agricultural trade, Cambodia and Laos have reached an agreement to boost the export of Cambodian mango products to third countries via Laos' high-speed rail system. This announcement was made during an official visit from 30 April – 3 May 2025, where HE Dith Tina, Cambodia's Minister of Agriculture, met with officials from the Ministry of Agriculture of L...
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