Market Update

EDC to prioritize Renewable Energy Certificates for exporting factories

Starting in 2025, Cambodia will prioritize factories producing goods for export in applying for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from Electricite du Cambodge (EDC). This initiative aims to enhance market access, especially in the US and EU, by verifying clean energy usage. Cambodia ...

02nd January 2025

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2024 business startups decline amid rising investment prospects for 2025

In the first 11 months of 2024, new business registrations in Cambodia dropped by 17% YoY, totaling 9,530, while business closures surged by nearly 33% YoY. The decline was most pronounced among private enterprises and foreign commercial companies, though ...

26th December 2024

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Exports from Cambodia's SEZs reach $5.4 billion in 2024

In the first eleven months of 2024, exports from Cambodia's Special Economic Zones (SEZs) reached an impressive $5.4 billion. This figure highlights the significant role that SEZs play in the country's economic development and export growth. The SEZs have become ...

25th December 2024

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Cambodia's graduation from LDC status by 2029 confirmed by UN

The United Nations has officially confirmed that Cambodia will graduate from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category. Alongside Cambodia, Senegal is also set to graduate from the LDC category on the same date. Both countries have been granted an extended preparatory period of five years, instead of the standard three years, to ...

24th December 2024

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Cambodia's oil import expenditure reaches $2.18 billion in 2024

In the first 11 months of 2024, Cambodia's expenditure on oil imports reached a substantial $2.18 billion, marking an 11.3% increase compared to the previous year. This significant rise in imports underscores the country's heavy reliance on imported oil, as its own oil ...

23rd December 2024

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Cambodia sets $7.26 billion revenue target for 2025 amid tax relief measures

The Cambodian government has set a revenue target of 29.05 trillion riel ($7.26 billion) for 2025, marking a 2.84% decrease from the previous year's target. The 2025 Budget Law, signed by King Norodom Sihamoni, outlines plans to collect revenue through taxes and ...

20th December 2024

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Cambodia's GDP is expected to grow by 5.5% in both 2025 and 2026

Cambodia's GDP is projected to grow by 5.5% in both 2025 and 2026, supported by recovering domestic demand despite challenges such as weak credit growth and elevated household debt. The World Bank emphasizes the importance of trade diversification, productivity improvements, and enhanced ...

19th December 2024

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ADB commits $403 million in investments for Cambodia in 2024

Cambodia has signed concessional loan and grant agreements with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for five key development programs, totaling $403 million in investments for 2024. These agreements aim to enhance education, water management, trade, and gender-based violence prevention, with a ...

18th December 2024

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Cambodia's tourism surges with 6.7 million foreign visitors expected in 2024

Cambodia is on track to welcome 6.7 million foreign tourists by the end of 2024, surpassing the pre-Covid-19 record of 6.6 million visitors. Tourism Minister Huot Hak made the announcement during the 11th Sea Festival held in Kampot. In the first eleven months of 2024, ...

17th December 2024

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Government launches E-Invoicing system to drive digital economy growth

The Cambodian Ministry of Economy and Finance has launched the "Cambodia E-Invoicing System," a digital platform enabling the exchange, validation, and transfer of electronic invoices between sellers and buyers. Developed by the General Department of ...

16th December 2024

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