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Cambodia and Vietnam Strengthen Trade Relations with Focus on Cassava Exports
In a significant move to enhance trade partnerships, Cambodia and Vietnam have pledged to bolster business ties, particularly in promoting Cambodian cassava exports to the Vietnamese market. This commitment emerged from a recent visit led by His Excellency Va Rutsan, Secretary of State for Commerce, alongside representatives from the Cambodian Cassava Federation, during their trip to Ho Chi Minh C...
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Ministry of Economy Lowers Cambodia’s Growth Forecast for 2025
In a significant update, the Ministry of Economy and Finance has revised its economic growth forecast for Cambodia from 6.3% to 5% for the year 2025. This adjustment was revealed in a report detailing the budget's first half implementation and the assessment of financial management laws for the upcoming year. The downgrade comes in response to a challenging economic backdrop characterized by a ...
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Cambodia Makes Historic Agricultural Export to Australia
In a significant milestone for bilateral trade, Cambodia has successfully exported five major agricultural products to Australia for the first time, totaling 12 tonnes. This landmark shipment signifies the growing economic cooperation between the two nations and aims to expand Cambodia's export portfolio. The inauguration ceremony for this historic export took place on August 14, 2025, and was ...
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Malaysia Urges Strengthening Intra-ASEAN Trade Amid Global Uncertainty
Malaysia is taking active steps to bolster economic ties within the ASEAN bloc, aiming to enhance intra-regional trade as a cornerstone for regional stability and growth. In an address last Thursday, Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan emphasized the importance of reducing reliance on traditional external trading partners, especially in the face of growing global uncertainty. De...
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Cambodia Welcomes 328 New Investment Projects Through Innovative cdcIPM System
Cambodia has seen a significant boost in its investment landscape with the approval of 328 new projects through the Cambodian Investment Project Management System (cdcIPM) after nearly a year of operation. H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), announced this promising development at a training program focused on inves...
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Philippine Business Club Pledges to Enhance Trade Ties with Cambodia
Makati, Philippines – The Makati Business Club has taken significant steps to bolster trade and investment between the Philippines and Cambodia, aiming to foster a more conducive business environment for both nations. This commitment was underscored during a recent meeting on July 31, 2025, between Ms. Eng Sovannjitha, the Cambodian Trade Attaché to the Philippines, and Mr. Rafael A.S.G. Ongpin, E...
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Cambodia and Singapore Unite to Bolster Trade and Investment Ties
In a significant step toward enhancing bilateral relations, the Singapore Business Federation recently convened with Cambodia's Ministry of Commerce to strengthen business connections and promote investment opportunities. The meeting took place on July 29, 2025, between HE Cham Nimal, the Minister of Commerce, and Mr. Soo Wei Chieh, Executive Director of International Business and Head of Delegati...
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Cambodian Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurs Unite to Boost SME Development
In a significant move to enhance the landscape for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Cambodia, the Cambodian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and the Cambodian Entrepreneurs (KE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 2, 2025. This collaboration aims to foster a sustainable ecosystem beneficial for entrepreneurs and startups across the nation. During the signing ceremony, Mr. Oknha Ki...
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Chinese Company Eyes Cambodian Agricultural Exports
In a significant development for international trade, Wuxi Guolian Group Co., Ltd., a venerable enterprise from Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China, has expressed a keen interest in processing Cambodian agricultural products for export to the Chinese market. This initiative was unveiled during a pivotal meeting on June 27, 2025, between His Excellency Chea Wutthy, Secretary-General of the Camb...
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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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