Market Update

Beijing reaffirms Funan Techo Canal completion by 2028

China has pledged to advance collaboration to ensure the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal is completed by 2028. This commitment follows Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol's request to Chinese Vice Minister Zhou Haibing for increased Chinese investment in Cambodia's ...

17th September 2025

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Shipments to RCEP exceed $6.6B between January and August

Cambodia's exports to RCEP countries reached $6,628 million from January to August of this year, a nearly 10% increase from the same period last year, constituting 31.8% of Cambodia's total exports. Imports from RCEP nations increased by 16.95% to $19,728 million. This led to a 15% YoY increase in Cambodia's two-way trade with RCEP nations, reaching $26,375 million, which accounted for 61.5% of the country's total international trade. Officials attribute these positive figures to the RCEP ...

16th September 2025

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Techo International Airport set to welcome more carriers

Cambodia's newest and largest airport, Techo International Airport (KTI), is set to expand its airline offerings in October with the addition of two major carriers: Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways. Etihad Airways, in particular, has announced plans to commence direct ...

15th September 2025

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Cambodia, UK sign agreement to strengthen governance via regulatory reform

Cambodia and the UK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the reform of Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA), aiming to enhance governance and the rule of law through capacity building. This initiative will improve ...

12th September 2025

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Cambodia's exports surpass $20 billion, rising 14.8% in the first eight months of 2025

In the first eight months of 2025, Cambodia's exports reached $20.18 billion, a 14.8% increase from the previous year, with major goods including apparel, footwear, travel items, bicycles, car tires, and agricultural products. The primary export destinations ...

11th September 2025

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Banks, MFIs step in with debt relief for fallen soldiers' families

A total of 79 banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Cambodia have pledged support for a government initiative to alleviate the financial burden on families of soldiers impacted by the recent conflict with Thailand. This initiative, spearheaded by ...

10th September 2025

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Cambodia accelerates shift to renewables

Cambodia has approved two new wind energy projects in Mondulkiri province with a cumulative 300 MW capacity and an investment of $430 million, signaling a significant step in its clean energy transition. One 150 MW facility is expected to launch ...

09th September 2025

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Major economic pacts to be signed between Cambodia and Philippines

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has begun a three-day visit to Cambodia, with major economic agreements expected in areas including air connectivity, tourism, and agriculture. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral economic and political ...

08th September 2025

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CDC greenlights about 500 investment projects

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 51 investment projects in August 2025, totaling approximately $608 million in capital and expected to create around 27,000 jobs. This brings the total for the first eight months of 2025 to 491 projects, a 71% increase ...

05th September 2025

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Unions push for $232 minimum wage by 2026 amid tripling living costs

Non-governmental organisations and trade unions in Cambodia are demanding an urgent increase of the monthly minimum wage from $208 to $232 by 2026, asserting that the current wage is insufficient to cover the real cost of living. Citing reports, ...

04th September 2025

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