As of the end of 2025, more than 3,000 large factories were operating in Cambodia, representing an increase of nearly 30% over 2024, according to the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation. A ministry’s report showed that by the end of 2025, Cambodia had 3,083 large factories in operation, an increase of 658 factories or 27.13%. This was despite the closure of 42 large factories, compared to just 26 closures in 2024. Among the Kingdom’s factories, 895 are located in Phnom Penh, 603 in Kampong Speu province, 403 in Kandal, 327 in Svay Rieng, 305 in Preah Sihanouk and…
Author: Hin Pisei
A senior French parliamentarian has pledged to strengthen economic and investment cooperation with Cambodia, as bilateral trade between the two countries reached nearly $570 million in 2025. The commitment was made during a meeting between Suon Sophal, deputy secretary-general of the Cambodian Investment Board of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), and Thomas Lam, Member of Parliament and president of the Cambodia–France Parliamentary Friendship Group, at the CDC headquarters on February 24. Sophal welcomed the French delegation, whose visit aimed to exchange views on enhancing bilateral economic and investment cooperation. He recalled that the heads of government of…
Chea Vuthy, secretary-general of the Cambodian Investment Board of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), has noted the that the government and people of Japan have consistently supported and stood alongside the Royal Government and people of Cambodia at every stage of socio-economic development. Over the past 30 years, Japan has evolved from being a major aid donor to becoming one of Cambodia’s key economic and trade partners. His delivered his remarks during the 31st Cambodia–Japan Joint Committee Meeting under the Agreement between the Kingdom of Cambodia and Japan for the Liberalisation, Promotion and Protection of Investment, held…
Panda Commercial Bank Plc has become the second bank in the Kingdom to have its license revoked by the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) this year. It follows the closure of Prince Bank Plc. According to a February 23 NBC announcement, the bank has been placed temporary administration, as its financial condition had continuously deteriorated to the point where it would no longer be able to provide banking services. The NBC has appointed Morisonkak MKA Audit-Accounting Co., Ltd as the temporary administrator and liquidator of Panda Commercial Bank Plc. “During this period, Panda Commercial Bank Plc is suspended from providing…
The Cambodia Travel Match (CTM) 2026 mini-series will officially run for one year starting in March 2026, with its first programmes taking place in Phnom Penh, as well as Preah Sihanouk and Siem Reap provinces. According to the organisers, the landmark campaign sets the tone for a bold new era in Cambodia’s tourism narrative — positioning the Kingdom as a resilient, diverse and globally competitive destination. Organized by PATA Cambodia Chapter, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and the Cambodia Tourism Federation (CTF), the CTM 2026 Mini-Series is a 12-month destination marketing programme designed to attract high-value international buyers…
Six companies have expressed interest in establishing cashew processing plants in Cambodia so nuts can be purchased directly from farmers and agricultural communities then turned into finished products for export. In 2025, Cambodia exported approximately 98% of its raw cashew nuts abroad. The plans were shared during a February 22 Business-to-Business (B2B) forum, staged by the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC), at the Polytechnic Institute of Kampong Thom. The forum was attended by farmers, agricultural community members, buyers and financial institutions, with the goal of strengthening Cambodia’s cashew value chain. Representatives from the Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (ARDB),…
The member countries of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) are key trading partners of Cambodia. In the first month of 2026, total trade between Cambodia and all RCEP member countries reached approximately $3.76 billion. Of this, Cambodia exported more than $927 million, an increase of 19.34 per cent, while imports totalled $2.83 billion, up 13.32 per cent. RCEP, a regional trade agreement initiated by the 10 ASEAN member states in 2012, currently comprises 15 countries: the 10 ASEAN nations plus five dialogue partners — China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. The agreement entered into force in 2022,…
Chea Vuthy, secretary-general of the Cambodian Investment Board (CIB), has encouraged the multinational firm IDECGROUP ASIA to examine the investment potential of Cambodia’s special economic zones (SEZs). At present, around 60 SEZs are operational in the Kingdom. He raised the proposal during a meeting with a company delegation led by its CEO, Francois Magnier. The head of the CIB, under the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), shared the Kingdom’s strong investment potential across all sectors, noting that he would like to see IDECGROUP ASIA make direct investments, particularly in the development of SEZs which focus on specific industrial…
Several of the Kingdom’s tourism operators have expressed support for the government’s decision to extend tax incentives to tourism enterprises in Siem Reap province through the end of 2026. They hope similar incentives will be extended to tourism businesses in other locations that previously welcomes large numbers of tourists. The Ministry of Economy and Finance recently issued the “Tax Incentives for Tourism Enterprises in Siem Reap Province”. The policy will apply to hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and travel agencies that are tax-registered and operating in Siem Reap province. Thourn Sinan, president of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), told The Post…
The total revenue of the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) saw a major jump in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2025. The port announced turnover of over $47 million, an increase of almost 50% over the same period the previous year. Profit has been rising steadily since a major dip in the first quarter of 2025, when just $28.6 million was reported. The $47 million reported in Q4 was up by 12.5% over the Q3 figure of $42.3 million, itself up 15.5% from the $36.7 million reported in Q2. It is likely that the steady increase was at least partially…