The Cambodian government is set to introduce infrastructure debt securities as a new financial instrument, allowing public and private infra companies to raise capital through issuance for various infrastructural projects. The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) has approved drafts, ...
28th May 2025
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Cambodia and Thailand have set an ambitious bilateral trade target of $15 billion by 2027, reflecting the growing economic interdependence between the two neighbouring countries. The agreement to elevate trade ties underscores this deepening relationship. Cross-border trade - particularly through border Special Economic Zones - is expected to play a critical role in achieving the target. During recent talks, the two ministers discussed strategies to enhance trade facilitation and logistics infrastructure, including the upcoming inauguration ...
27th May 2025
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The Cambodian Parliament has approved a draft law allowing payment guarantees to 24 electricity investment companies to boost the country's energy infrastructure. The law aims to prepare the country for an anticipated electricity shortage due to global restrictions on coal-fired power plants, which ...
26th May 2025
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Cambodia is preparing to enforce two Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) with Laos and the Philippines, bringing the total number of active DTAs to 13. The General Department of Taxation (GDT) reported that the two DTAs have already been signed and are currently undergoing ...
23rd May 2025
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As of April 2025, the Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) has supported 4,709 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with $288 million in credit guarantees. 86% of MSMEs used the loans for business expansion and investment, but they were ...
22nd May 2025
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Cambodia's mining sector has seen a 79% increase in non-tax revenue in 2024, according to Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rattanak. The mining sector in Kampong Speu province generated over $5 million in 2024 and around $1 million in the first quarter of 2025, creating 1,900 ...
21st May 2025
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Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced that Kampong Chhnang and Pursat are set to become the country's next industrial hubs. The economic growth of these provinces is largely attributed to the development of National Road 10 (NR10) and the expanding rail network. Following in the footsteps ...
20th May 2025
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Cambodia's bilateral trade with China surged past $5.69 billion in the first four months of 2025, marking a 27% increase compared to the same period last year ($4.48 billion). However, Cambodia's exports to China saw a slight YoY decline of 1.7%, totaling $478.63 million, while imports from China rose significantly by 30.5% YoY, reaching $5.21 billion. This data underscores the deepening economic ties between the two nations, with China remaining one of Cambodia's largest trading partners and ...
19th May 2025
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reaffirmed its support for Cambodia's economic development while cautioning against potential risks from ongoing U.S. tariff negotiations. The ADB Vice-President emphasized that strategic initiatives such as digital development and a major initiative on food security underscore the organization's commitment to fostering sustainable growth and resilience throughout Asia and the Pacific in the coming years. Addressing concerns about ...
13th May 2025
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Cambodia's exports rose by 14% YoY during the January-April 2025 period, reaching $9.13 billion. Key export sectors included garments, footwear, travel goods, bicycles, solar panels, and agricultural products such as rice, rubber, and mangoes. The United States, Vietnam, Japan, and China were the top export destinations, underscoring Cambodia's integration into global supply chains. The growth was bolstered by trade agreements like ...
12th May 2025
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