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Cambodia's trade with RCEP countries reaches $34.52 billion in 2024

In 2024, Cambodia's trade volume with RCEP countries reached $34.52 billion, marking a significant milestone. The RCEP agreement, along with bilateral free trade agreements, has played a crucial role in driving this growth. The kingdom's total export to fellow RCEP members ...

21st January 2025

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World Bank projects Cambodia's economic growth at 5.5% for 2025 and 2026

The World Bank has projected Cambodia's GDP growth to reach 5.5% in 2025 and 2026. This growth is driven by the revival of the travel and tourism industries, manufacturing exports, and foreign direct investment. Despite the positive outlook, challenges such ...

20th January 2025

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Significant increase in Cambodia's EV registrations in 2024

Cambodia experienced a significant increase in electric vehicle (EV) registrations in 2024, with a total of 2,253 EVs registered, marking a 620% rise from the previous year. The most popular EV brands in Cambodia are BYD from China, Toyota from Japan, and Tesla from the United States...

17th January 2025

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Cambodia sees major investment in industry and manufacturing in 2024

In 2024, Cambodia experienced a significant boost in investment projects, particularly in the industrial sector. The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 414 investment projects, with nearly 400 in the industrial sector alone. This marks a 40% ...

16th January 2025

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Government to raise $120m through bond issuance this year

In 2025, the Royal Government of Cambodia plans to raise around $120 million through the issuance of government bonds to fund economic and social development, particularly in infrastructure and other key sectors. The bonds, worth KHR500 billion ...

15th January 2025

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China remains Cambodia's biggest FDI source

China has become Cambodia's largest foreign investor, contributing nearly 50% of the total foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, amounting to $34.25 billion. Domestic investors and Vietnam ranked second and third, with 33.81% and 8.11% of investments, ...

14th January 2025

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Cambodia's trade grows 16%, exceeding $54 billion in 2024

Cambodia's international trade grew by 16% in 2024, reaching $54.74 billion, up from $46.82 billion in 2023. Exports increased by 15.7% to $26.19 billion, while imports rose 18% to $28.54 billion. China, Vietnam, and the U.S. were Cambodia's top trade partners. Free Trade Agreements ...

13th January 2025

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Cambodia welcomed 6.7 million international tourists in 2024, a significant increase of 22.9% YoY

Cambodia attracted 6.7 million foreign visitors in 2024, a 22.9% increase from the previous year, according to the Ministry of Tourism spokesperson. The top five tourism markets were Thailand, Vietnam, China, Laos, and the United States. The growth is attributed ...

10th January 2025

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MEF requests taxpayers to use KHR bank accounts for VAT refunds

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has urged taxpayers to use a KHR bank account for VAT refunds to promote the use of the national currency. To speed up the VAT refund process, large- and medium-scale taxpayers, including foreign embassies, consulates, international ...

09th January 2025

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Preah Sihanouk's growth generates over 100,000 jobs

Preah Sihanouk province is emerging as a key industrial and tourism hub in Cambodia, attracting significant investments and creating thousands of jobs. In 2024, the province hosted 270 factories, generating $2.8 billion in investment and over 100,000 jobs. Infrastructure development, ...

08th January 2025

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