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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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China’s Steel Exports to ASEAN Surge, Sparking Concerns Among Regional Producers
In a significant development for the steel industry, China’s steel exports to ASEAN countries have skyrocketed in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 36.55 million tons. This figure constitutes approximately 70% of China’s total steel exports and marks a staggering 32% increase year on year, according to a recent report by Yieh News. The report highlights particularly remarkable growth in expor...
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Exciting Prospects for Cambodian Agricultural Exports
In a significant development for Cambodia's agricultural sector, Angkor International Airport Investment (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. (AIAI) has expressed a strong interest in investing in the export of Cambodian agricultural products to China and other international markets. This announcement was made during a productive meeting on 7 April 2025, between HE Minister Dith Tina and Mr. Lu Wei, Pre...
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Cambodia Achieves Over USD 23 Million in Ticket Sales Within Four Months
Cambodia's tourism sector is showing remarkable signs of recovery, with ticket sales to renowned attractions generating over USD 23 million from January to April 2025. The figure reached a remarkable USD 23,154,532, stemming from interest in iconic sites such as Angkor Wat, Koh Ker Temple, Beng Melayu Temple, Phnom Kbal Spean, and scenic boat rides. A report released by the Angkor Foundation hi...
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Cambodia Exports Nearly 12 million Tons of Agricultural Products, Generating USD 5.2 Billion in 2024
In a significant boost for the agricultural sector, Cambodia reported impressive figures for 2024, with exports of nearly 12 million tons of farm products valued at USD 5.2 billion. This announcement was made by His Excellency Kong Chanveasna, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, during the inauguration ceremony of a new large-scale fertilizer production machi...
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Khmer New Year Sees Surge in Tourist Arrivals
In an impressive display of cultural celebration, Cambodia welcomed approximately 23,977,441 tourists during the three-day Khmer New Year festivities, marking a robust increase of 9.9% compared to 2024. This significant influx, comprising both national and international visitors, was reported by the Ministry of Tourism today. From 14-16 April 14 2025, the country witnessed a remarkabl...
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Cambodia’s Steel Imports Surge in Early 2025
Cambodia's steel imports significantly rose in the first quarter of 2025, with the nation importing iron and steel valued at USD217 million. This marks a remarkable 75% increase compared to USD124 million during the same period last year. According to a report released on 10 April by the General Department of Customs and Excise, iron and steel imports accounted for 2.9% of Cambodia's total impo...
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ADB Forecasts Sustainable Economic Growth for Cambodia in 2025 & 2026
In a promising outlook for Cambodia’s economy, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects a growth rate of 6.1% for 2025 and 6.2% for 2026. The positive forecast, detailed in the Asian Development Outlook released on 9 April, highlights a steady trajectory driven primarily by robust external demand for manufactured goods and the ongoing recovery of the tourism sector. According to the report, ma...
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Q1 2025 Sees Total Investment Capital from China to Cambodia Reach 56.23%
In the first quarter of 2025, Chinese investment in Cambodia has reached a remarkable 56.23% of total registered capital, amounting to USD 2.5 billion across 172 ambitious projects. This impressive influx includes six expansions of existing production facilities, which are anticipated to create nearly 120,000 jobs nationwide, significantly contributing to the country’s economic growth. Among th...
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Four Major Companies Plan to Make Further Investments in Cambodia’s Automotive and Electronics Sectors
Four prominent automotive and electronics companies are gearing up to expand their investments in Cambodia, aiming to bolster the nation’s economy. This commitment was announced during a recent study visit by HE Chea Socheat, Deputy Director of the Cabinet of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, on 31 March 2025. During the visit, HE Chea Socheat and his team toured the facili...
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