$35M in support allocated to strengthen modern agricultural sectors

Economy and Industry

$35M in support allocated to strengthen modern agricultural sectors Cambodia's government has allocated a $35 million stimulus package to support low-interest loans to modern agricultural communities for a three-year period, starting from 2025-2027. The package aims to strengthen agricultural markets and increase productivity. The government is expanding the development of modern agricultural communities in provinces and covering other high-potential crops such as cashews, rubber, and durian. The modern agricultural communities focus on strategic crops like rice, vegetables, cashews, and pepper, covering 1,421 hectares. Agriculture is one of the four pillars supporting Cambodia's economy, and the government has announced a new strategic policy for agricultural development to upgrade agriculture from household farming to commercial farming and enhance farmers' income through value-added products. The priority for 2025 is to increase the quality of production and reduce production costs, aiming to increase income for farmers while maintaining price stability for essential food items. (Source: Khmer Times)

Cambodia's debt to China reaches $4B, makes $117m payment in Q1 Cambodia has paid $117 million in debt service to China in Q1 2025, raising its total outstanding loan to $3.98 billion. Despite no new loans taken out from China, China remains Cambodia's largest lender, followed by the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, and Japan. The country's total public debt stock stands at $12.18 billion, with 99% being public external debt, 61% from bilateral development partners, and 39% from multilateral development partners. The remaining $118.33 million is public domestic debt. Socio-economic analyst Chey Tech believes borrowing money to develop the country or expand growth is not a bad thing, and it is a good sign when it repays the loan. Economist Duch Darin believes that Cambodia's public borrowing strategy is fiscally responsible in balancing development and financial stability objectives, and that responsible borrowing for high-return projects could ensure Cambodia is well-positioned to weather storms and make the most of the coming opportunities. (Source: Kiripost)

Cambodia commits to strengthening trade and agro-industry cooperation with China's Henan province Cambodia and Henan province of China have agreed to deepen bilateral trade ties and expand cooperation in agriculture and agro-processing. The meeting, held in Henan last week, focused on exploring new ways to boost trade relations and strengthen partnerships in the agro-industrial sector. Henan Provincial Department of Commerce will send a high-level delegation to Cambodia later this year to explore concrete investment opportunities in agriculture and agro-processing. The renewed commitment from both sides highlights Cambodia's efforts to diversify its agricultural markets and attract foreign investment in value-added sectors, further enhancing the Kingdom's competitiveness in regional and global markets. Cambodia can supply agricultural products to Henan, while China can support Cambodia by transferring modern agricultural technology. This cooperation can be strengthened through direct investment by Chinese companies, including the establishment of factories and the development of human resources. (Source: Khmer Times)

Corporate News

Smart Axiata and TrueMoney sign agreement to strengthen access to telecom and financial services in Cambodia Cambodia's telco and ICT solutions provider, Smart Axiata, and TrueMoney Cambodia have formed a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to make vital telco and fintech services more accessible for consumers. The partnership aims to revolutionize how Cambodians live, pay, connect, and prosper in the digital age by integrating core business services and distribution networks across both companies' ecosystems. The partnership will work together to deliver converged telecom and fintech experiences, leverage retail and digital distribution networks to increase accessibility in underserved areas, explore innovative digital solutions, and support the national agenda for financial and digital inclusion through joint awareness and educational campaigns. The partnership exemplifies how telcos and fintechs can collaborate to reduce complexity, lower distribution costs, and serve communities with relevant and localized solutions. (Source: Cambodia Investment Review)

Stock Market

CSX index falls 0.60% amid mixed stock performance On 04 June 2025, the CSX Index declined by 0.60%, closing at 406.7 points. On the Main Board, PAS (+1.00%), MJQE (+0.50%), and GTI (+0.25%) were the only gainers, while CGSM (-1.63%) and PPAP (-1.11%) posted losses. PWSA, PPSP, and ABC remained unchanged. On the Growth Board, DBDE fell by 0.46%, while JSL rose by 0.35%. Total trading volume reached 33,449 shares, with a turnover of KHR 186 million. (Source: YSC Research)

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