The government’s efforts to enhance the attractiveness of the tourism sector, along with the construction of new infrastructure — especially Techo International Airport — are reportedly paying dividends, attracting more investment. According to a Ministry of Tourism report summarising the performance of the tourism industry in 2025 and outlining work directions for 2026, Cambodia welcomed 47 tourism investment projects in 2025, with a total investment capital of $708 million and the potential to create 5,186 jobs. The projects are located in Phnom Penh, the northeastern provinces, Preah Sihanouk province and Svay Rieng. The ministry noted that although 2025 brought several…
Author: Hin Pisei
Santo Darmosumarto, outgoing ambassador of Indonesia to Cambodia, has affirmed that he will continue to help promote and encourage greater exchanges of visits between Indonesian and Cambodian investors, as well as motivate Indonesians to explore investment potential in Cambodia and further expand bilateral trade. This statement was made during a farewell meeting between Darmosumarto and Sun Chanthol, first vice-chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), at the CDC headquarters on February 3. Chanthol expressed his appreciation for Darmosumarto’s efforts throughout his diplomatic tenure, which significantly contributed to strengthening friendship and expanding cooperation between Cambodia and Indonesia, particularly…
The manufacturing sector remains a key pillar supporting Cambodia’s economic growth. According to estimates for 2025, the sector is expected to grow by more than 8%, while overall economic growth is projected at around 5%. “The manufacturing sector continues to be a very important pillar in supporting Cambodia’s economic growth and is estimated to record solid growth of 8.5%, although this is lower than in 2024, when growth reached 11.6%,” noted National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). According to the NBC, garment manufacturing output is estimated to grow by 7.1% (15.8% in 2024), while non-garment manufacturing is projected to expand by…
The number of Chinese tourists traveling to Cambodia in 2025 surged to more than 1.2 million, an increase of over 40% compared to 2024. The figure is expected to rise even further in 2026 as the government introduces a trial visa exemption for Chinese citizens between mid-June and October. A February 2 report from the Ministry of Tourism noted that Cambodia received a total of 5.57 million international tourists, a decline of 16.9% from 2024. Major source markets included Vietnam with 1.22 million visitors (down 8.8%), China with 1.2 million visitors (up 41.5%), Thailand with 1.02 million visitors (down 52.4%),…
Cambodia has expressed its strong desire to see more Korean investors investing in the country and has requested a delegation of the Korean Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (KOCHAM) to help identify high-potential and high-quality investment projects that could be suitable for major Korean corporations. This was explained by Sun Chanthol, first vice-chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), during a working meeting with a KOCHAM delegation led by Sungsoo Kim, CEO of the Prime Micro-Finance Institution (Prime MFI). The January 29 meeting took place at the CDC headquarters. According to a CDC statement, the discussion reflected…
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Cambodia has continued its positive momentum. In 2025, FDI exceeded $5 billion, representing an increase of nearly 20% compared to 2024, with investment capital from China accounting for more than 70%. According to a report from the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), in 2025 total FDI inflow into the Kingdom was $5.2 billion, an increase of 18.2% over 2024. This was mainly supported by a 24% increase in investment in the non-financial sector (manufacturing rose by 50%, while the hotel and entertainment sector declined by 28.8%, construction by 7.7%, real estate by 23.2%, energy by…
Kith Meng, president of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) noted that 2025 marked a critical turning point for businesses in Cambodia, filled with both challenges and opportunities. Through joint efforts between the public and private sectors, he said, Cambodia has been able to create new pathways for its products on the international stage. He shared his remarks as he addressed the closing ceremony of the CCC Annual General Meeting for 2025 Achievements & 2026 Strategic Direction, held in Phnom Penh on January 28. Meng, who also chairs the ASEAN Business Advisory Council for Cambodia, said that despite challenges in…
Money transfer and payment transactions conducted through the Bakong payment system have continued to show steady growth. In 2025, transactions via the Bakong system exceeded 1.3 billion, representing a 20% increase over the previous year. According to the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) 2025 Annual Report, a total of 1,325.65 million transactions were processed through the Bakong system in 2025. Of them, riel-denominated transactions reached 771.2 million, while 554.5 million were conducted using US dollars. Speaking at the 2025 Achievements and 2026 Strategic Directions of the National Bank of Cambodia on January 23, 2026, Ms. NBC governor Chea Serey addressed…
The Ministry of Commerce and the British embassy in Cambodia are today co-hosting the 3rd Cambodia-UK Joint Trade and Investment Forum (JTIF) to reaffirm their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation, promoting sustainable growth and creating new opportunities for businesses in both countries. This year’s event is themed “Progressive Partnerships in a Shifting Global Landscape: A Cambodia-UK Perspective”. According to a joint press release, the forum is the primary bilateral platform for structured policy dialogue, market access cooperation and public-private sector engagement between Cambodia and the UK. It brings together senior officials, regulators, investors and business leaders to advance two-way trade,…
The president of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has called on representatives of provincial and municipal chambers of commerce, as well as overseas representative offices, to work together to fulfil their mission as a bridge between the business community and the Royal Government’s strategic vision, with the goal of accelerating Cambodia’s economic growth. Cambodia’s economy in 2026 is forecast to grow by 5.0%. Kith Meng, CCC president and chair of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council for Cambodia, addressed the CCC AGM on January 28. He explained that the gathering of CCC members — representing Cambodia’s private sector—was critically important…