The Preah Sihanouk Province Investment Promotion Working Group is currently reviewing several projects which are tipped to deliver $144 million in investment capital and deliver around 1,000 jobs. The working group met to review the 18 projects on March 25, with the participation of representatives of several national and sub-national bodies. The meeting, chaired by group head Hean Sahib and held at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, marked the 24th time the body has met. Sahib explained that the projects seeking special incentives include animal feed production factories, industrial park development, multi-purpose buildings and co-owned (strata-title) buildings. If approved,…
Author: Hin Pisei
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has warned the public to exercise caution regarding online scams, following recent promotions of an app called PAI or PaiPay on the Telegram platform. The app reportedly allows users to create a wallet, deposit funds, transfer money and make payments — without being regulated by any authority. The app appears to be an attempt to piggyback on the success of Pi Pay, a licensed payment service, which is registered with the national bank. According to an NBC announcement on the evening of March 25, the central bank has observed that the PAI or PaiPay…
The Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) will be able accommodate larger vessels and significantly expand its container storage and transshipment capacity starting from the end of the first quarter of 2027, as construction of the Phase 1 New Container Terminal has now surpassed 60% completion. Japan has played a crucial role in supporting the development of the port since 1996. Established in 1956 with an initial depth of 8–9 metres and officially commencing operations in 1960, PAS has undergone multiple stages of development. By 2024, its depth had been increased to 10.5 metres, with an annual handling capacity of approximately 1…
The factories and enterprises within the Royal Group Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone (RGPPSEZ) helped the company earn a net profit of over $8 million in 2025. According to a press release, RGPPSEZ “continues to demonstrate strong performance and steady growth, reinforcing its position as one of Cambodia’s leading industrial zones”. RGPPSEZ is a subsidiary of Royal Group Phnom Penh SEZ Plc. In 2025, the company recorded total sales of $41.2 million with a net profit of $8.1 million, representing a healthy net profit rate of 19.7%. These solid financial results were described as “reflecting its operational efficiency and resilience…
Maritime cargo traffic between Cambodia and its international trading partners surged in 2025, with the number of containers passing through the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) reaching over 1.3 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), an increase of almost one third compared to 2024. Total cargo volume reached nearly 12 million tonnes. The Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) -listed PAS reported that last year, total container throughput reached 1,347,726 TEUs, up 30.57%. The report noted that in the period from 2015 to 2025, the average growth rate stood at around 14%. Meanwhile, total cargo volume reached 11,756,897 tonnes, an increase of 25.78%. The…
Malaysian company QL Resources Berhad has expressed interest in purchasing Cambodian dried corn for export to the Malaysian market, as well as plans to invest in modern integrated poultry farming that utilises advanced technology. in line with international standards. Chia Seong Pow, a representative of QL Resources Berhad, met with Samheng Bora, secretary of state at the Ministry of Commerce, at the Ministry last week. The two sides discussed possible cooperation in promoting the agro-industry sector and expanding export markets for Cambodian products within the region. The meeting was also attended by Tan Khee Meng, president of the Malaysian Business…
Japanese ambassador to Cambodia Ueno Atsushi has detailed how since the outbreak of the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, the Government of Japan has provided approximately $17 million in humanitarian assistance. This support has helped refugees in border areas, returning migrant workers from Thailand and the improvement of livelihoods for people living along the border. Ueno shared details of the assistance as he addressed the opening ceremony of the Japan Official Development Assistance (ODA) Press Tour 2026, held on the morning of March 23, at the Japanese embassy. He noted that Cambodia has been facing serious challenges since May…
Financial and banking experts believe that news regulation issued by the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) on “Emergency Liquidity Assistance to Banking and Financial Institutions Accepting Deposits” will strengthen confidence among depositors in formal banking and financial institutions across Cambodia. The objective of regulation No. B37.026.204 Pr.K, dated March 20, and signed by NBC governor Chea Serey, is to establish a framework for providing emergency liquidity assistance as a stronger option for banking and deposit-taking financial institutions. This mechanism is expected to serve as a more effective tool to mitigate risks and maintain financial stability. “This regulation allows banking and…
Six investment proposals with a total capital of $174 million are currently under review by the Cambodian Investment Board of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). Expected to create around 3,500 jobs, they are likely to be approved in the near future. During the first two months of 2026, a total of 105 investment projects were officially approved for implementation in Cambodia. On the morning of March 20, the Cambodian Investment Board (CIB) held a “one-stop service” meeting to review the six latest applications, each of them reportedly a qualified investment project. The meeting was chaired by CIB…
Despite numerous global and regional challenges, Cambodia’s agricultural sector has demonstrated resilience and notable progress, playing a vital role in ensuring food security, creating jobs and supporting national economic growth, according to Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Dith Tina. He declared that the sector is expected to continue achieving new milestones in improving farmers’ livelihoods and promoting sustainable economic growth. Tina shared his remarks as he addressed the ministry’s March 19 annual review and action planning meeting. According to the ministry, the agricultural sector contributed approximately 16.1% to the Kingdom’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, with an annual…