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Bulgaria and Cambodia Aim for Enhanced Trade Cooperation
- 24 October 2025
Bulgaria has expressed a strong commitment to expanding its cooperation with Cambodia in business and trade, as highlighted in a recent meeting between His Excellency Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, and Dr. Maxim Behar, First President of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce. During their discussions, Dr. Behar emphasized...
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Cambodia’s Rice Exports Surge in 2025, Surpassing USD 400 Million
- 17 October 2025
In a remarkable achievement for its agricultural sector, Cambodia has generated over USD 400 million from rice exports in the first nine months of 2025, according to a recent report by the Cambodian Rice Federation. The country successfully exported rice to 69 countries during this period, with total exports valued at approximately USD 408.93 million. The report highlights that a total of 596,3...
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Foreign Direct Investment in Cambodia Grows 6.1% in Early 2025 Amid Revised Economic Outlook
- 9 October 2025
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reported that Cambodia saw a significant increase in foreign direct investment (FDI), reaching USD 1 billion in the first quarter of 2025. This marks a robust 6.1% rise compared to the same period last year, highlighting the nation’s continuing appeal as an investment destination. In its latest economic report, the ADB also noted a positive development in th...
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Philippines Seeks to Boost Agricultural Imports from Cambodia
- 9 October 2025
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 mee...
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ADB Revises Cambodia’s Economic Growth Forecast for 2025 and 2026
- 6 October 2025
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 and concerns about the uncertainty in t...
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Cambodia and China Enhance Bilateral Trade and Investment Cooperation
- 30 September 2025
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 of State of the Mi...
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Cambodia Welcomes Over 4 million International Tourists in First Eight Months of 2025
- 29 September 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 Tourism Day, celebrated annually on September ...
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Cambodia and China Join Forces to Boost Cashew Exports Worth USD 35 Million Annually to the Chinese market
- 19 September 2025
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 Excellency Samheng Bora, Secretary of State for the...
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Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia Achieves Significant Milestone in Supporting Local Businesses
- 12 September 2025
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 region. Since the launch of its i...
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Cambodia Achieves Milestone with First Cashew Nut Exports to Italy
- 11 September 2025
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 key player in the global cash...
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