Cambodia's export sector continued its strong growth, generating approximately US$3.61 billion from shipments to member countries of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) during the first four months of 2025, an increase of 7.6% compared to the same period last year.

At the third United Nations Ocean Conference held in Nice, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet delivered a speech reaffirming Cambodia's strong commitment to sustainable ocean development and the protection of marine biodiversity.

Recent clashes on the border between Thailand and Cambodia, including a deadly shooting on May 28 that killed a Cambodian soldier, have exacerbated tensions between the two countries. After reinforcing their troops in late May and early June, the two countries agreed to return to their previously established military positions along the disputed border.

The future Techo International Airport (TIA) welcomed the French Embassy for an official visit, in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Jacques Pellet, French Ambassador to Cambodia, accompanied by French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCE), the French-Cambodian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFC), and representatives of the French business community.

Cambodia's ambitious plan to transform Preah Sihanouk province into a regional investment hub continues to gain momentum, with the government approving a further 10 projects worth $154 million under its “Special Investment Promotion Program”.

As Cambodia faces the intensifying effects of climate change, UNICEF France Ambassador Elodie Gossuin has drawn the international community's attention to the urgent needs of the country's most vulnerable people: its children.

At the ASEAN Leadership & Partnership Forum 2025 in Kuala Lumpur—graced by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, and Senior Minister Dr. Sok Siphana, the High Representative of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.

Air Cambodia reached a significant milestone on Tuesday with the arrival of its first ATR 72-600 at Phnom Penh International Airport, marking the start of a major fleet modernization and network expansion initiative.

In response to the escalating threats of cybercrime in the financial sector, the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) organized “Cybersecurity Day 2025” under the theme "Prevent and Protect" at Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel.

Cambodia's mining sector brought in a windfall for the government in 2024, with non-tax revenues up almost 80% on the previous year, says the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

Cambodia is set to officially open its new Techo International Airport on September 9, 2025, marking a major milestone in the country's aviation development.

China's Ruili Airlines has officially resumed direct flights to the Cambodian province of Preah Sihanouk, marking an important step in the revitalization of air connectivity between the two regions.

The Royal Government of Cambodia has reaffirmed that Phnom Penh International Airport will remain state-owned, underlining its historical importance and strategic value in the event of an emergency.

Cambodia and the United States have concluded the first round of negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement, held May 13-15, 2025 in Washington, D.C. The discussions were characterized by “frank and constructive exchanges, reflecting a mutual commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations.”

A new incubation space within the Connexion innovation center, in the Koh Pich business district of Phnom Penh, provides young companies with a comprehensive environment offering support, training, and coworking, with the aim of stimulating innovation in Cambodia.

The Cambodian tourism industry continued its strong recovery in the first quarter of 2025, with 1.84 million international arrivals, representing a 16.1% increase compared to 2024, despite a slight decline of 2.1% compared to the 2019 pre-pandemic baseline. This upward trend reflects the sustained momentum that followed the sector's spectacular rebound after the COVID-19 crisis.

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) of Cambodia announced that it collected US$1.25 billion in tax revenue during the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. This amount represents 30.88% of the Royal Government's total budget target for the entire year of 2025, which stands at approximately US$7.26 billion in national revenue.

The recently inaugurated Morodok Techo Interchange marks another milestone in Phnom Penh’s growing infrastructure network. Built by OCIC, the project reflects the group’s ongoing support for Cambodia’s urban development.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has affirmed that Cambodia is continuing to modernise the autonomous port of Sihanoukville in order to meet the growth in commercial activity. He added that investment in the port represents a strategic approach of ‘using money to make money’.

Grab Cambodia is proud to announce its partnership with Executive Auto, bringing a premium fleet of high-end vehicles onto the Grab platform.

An agreement signed during Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Cambodia on 17 and 18 April 2025 authorises the immediate export of raw or processed Cambodian swiftlet nests to Chinese markets, provided they meet hygiene and phytosanitary certification standards.

Thailand has formalised a major agricultural trade agreement with Cambodia, committing to purchase 300,000 tonnes of cassava and 100,000 tonnes of red corn per year through the Cambodian Cassava Federation (CFC).

Japan and Cambodia have taken a major step towards digital financial integration by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enable cross-border QR code payments between the two countries.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its growth forecasts for most global economies, including Cambodia, following US President Donald Trump's announcement of punitive tariffs on its trading partners.