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Cambodia’s Trade Volume Surges, Exceeds USD 25 Billion in First Five Months of 2025
In a noteworthy development for the Cambodian economy, trade volume between Cambodia and its international partners has surpassed USD 25 billion in the first five months of 2025, marking an impressive increase of 18.5% compared to the same period last year. This information is detailed in a recent report from the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia. During this five-month perio...
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Cambodian Trade Centers in the UK Progress to Site Inspection Stage
In a significant step towards establishing Cambodian trade centers in the UK, His Excellency Sean Thai, Secretary of State for Commerce, recently led a delegation from the Ministry of Commerce to inspect potential sites in London and Birmingham. This inspection took place from June 11 to 13, 2025, as part of the Cambodian government’s initiative to accelerate the establishment of these centers, ai...
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Cambodia’s Automotive Sector Sees Remarkable Growth Ahead of 2025 Goals
In a significant milestone for the Cambodian economy, the automotive sector exported over USD 1.1 billion in vehicles in 2024, marking a year of impressive growth. The latest figures reveal that the sector attracted an investment of approximately USD 746 million and achieved total exports of approximately USD 1.14 billion. This encouraging news was shared during the second meeting of the Execut...
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Surge in Cambodia’s Online Business Registration Platform (OBRP) over the past 5 years
In a remarkable trend, Cambodia has witnessed a significant increase in its Online Business Registration Platform (OBRP) over the past five years. As of June 15, 2025, the number of registered businesses through the OBRP has soared to 46,776, with a total investment capital surpassing USD 18.23 billion. According to a press release from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, this robust growth re...
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Cambodia’s Banana Exports Flourish as China Remains Top Market
In a significant boost to its agricultural sector, Cambodia exported a remarkable 260,000 tons of fresh bananas in 2024, with a staggering 95% of this yield headed for the Chinese market. This surge in banana exports highlights Cambodia's growing influence in the international agricultural arena. To date, Cambodia boasts 21,000 hectares dedicated to yellow banana plantations, with 15,000 hectar...
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Strengthening Support for Informal Economy Workers in Cambodia
On 26 May 2025, a significant partnership was established between the Cambodian Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and the Japan International Labor Fund (JILAF) with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in Tokyo, Japan. This collaboration aims to bolster the livelihoods of workers in Cambodia's informal economy through enhanced vocational training and support initiatives. The a...
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Cambodia & Australia Strengthen Ties with Investment & Trade Commitment
In a significant step towards enhancing bilateral relations, Cambodia and Australia have pledged to explore new strategies for expanding investment and trade cooperation. This commitment was solidified during a meeting held on 19 May 2025, between HE Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, and Ms. Frances Adamson, Premier of South Australia. The discussions highlighted key areas of potential col...
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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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AEON Breaks Ground on USD 46 Million Shopping Mall in Vietnam
In a strategic move amidst the global economic downturn, Japanese retail giant AEON is strengthening its presence in Vietnam with the groundbreaking of a new shopping mall. On April 19, 2025, AEON Vietnam commenced construction on the AEON HAI DUONG shopping mall in Hai Duong province, located just north of Hanoi. The project has an investment of VND 1.18 billion (approximately USD 45.61...
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Malaysia Bets on USD 250 Million Deal to Train 10K Semiconductor Specialists to Spark Homegrown Chip Design Revolution
Malaysia has sealed a landmark USD 250 million semiconductor partnership with UK-based Arm Holdings, granting the Southeast Asian nation access to Arm’s advanced intellectual property as it aims to shift from a manufacturing-based economy to a high-value design and innovation hub in the global chip supply chain. The agreement, formally signed on 5 March 2025 in Kuala Lumpur by Prime Minister Anwar...
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