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Phnom Penh: Smart Axiata inaugurates the “Smart Startup Space” to support local startups
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.

Eco News
May 12, 20252 min read


Cambodia's tourism sector shows sustained growth in early 2025 as global recovery begins
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.

Editorial team
May 12, 20252 min read


Cambodia: $1.25 billion in tax revenue in the first quarter of 2025
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.

Brèves Éco
May 9, 20252 min read


A cambodian story: Pung Kheav Se 35 years business journey
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.

Partenaire Presse
May 5, 20254 min read


Hun Manet: Investing in the port of Sihanoukville is a strategic decision to ‘make money with money.’
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’.

Eco News
May 2, 20252 min read


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

Eco News
May 1, 20253 min read


China officially opens its doors to Cambodian bird's nests
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.

Eco News
Apr 28, 20252 min read


Economy: Thailand to purchase 400,000 tonnes of cassava and red corn per year from Cambodia
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).

Eco News
Apr 28, 20252 min read


Japan and Cambodia sign historic agreement on cross-border QR code payments
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.

Eco News
Apr 28, 20252 min read


IMF lowers global growth forecasts amid international tensions
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.

Eco News
Apr 24, 20254 min read


The 37th ASEAN-United States Dialogue in Siem Reap concludes with a focus on strategic partnership, trade and security
The 37th ASEAN-United States Annual Dialogue concluded in Siem Reap on 22 April 2025, marking a new strategic milestone in the nearly five-decade partnership between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Eco News
Apr 24, 20252 min read


Phnom Penh & Koh Pich: 1,000 trees and a new park to celebrate Green Oasis' anniversary
Green Oasis, a community tree-planting initiative co-organized by OCIC Group, celebrates its first anniversary this Earth Day.

Partenaire Presse
Apr 24, 20253 min read


Cathay United Bank launches digital payment platform to facilitate transactions for the tourism industry
Cathay United Bank Cambodia (CUBC) has launched the ‘CUBC Payment Link Portal (CPL)’, a secure and user-friendly digital payment platform designed to facilitate online transactions for the Cambodian tourism industry, particularly hospitality service providers.

Eco News
Apr 21, 20252 min read


Cambodia & Banking: ABA Bank reports solid growth
ABA Bank, Cambodia's largest commercial bank, has reached a significant milestone with total assets reaching $14 billion in 2024, an increase of 20.1% from the $11.5 billion recorded in 2023.

Eco News
Apr 21, 20252 min read


Cambodia and China conclude historic $1.156 billion agreement for the Funan Techo Canal
Cambodia and China have signed a historic agreement to advance the construction of the Funan Techo Canal, a transformative infrastructure project valued at US$1.156 billion.

Eco News
Apr 21, 20252 min read


Transport: Cambodia's railway network is set for major expansion towards China
Le Cambodge se lance dans un ambitieux projet d'expansion de son réseau ferroviaire, renforçant ainsi ses liens économiques et stratégiques avec la Chine grâce à une série d'accords et d'investissements infrastructurels de grande envergure qui promettent de remodeler la connectivité et l'influence régionale du pays.

Eco News
Apr 21, 20253 min read


Economy: China's economic influence in Cambodia
Les relations économiques entre la Chine et le Cambodge se caractérisent par des liens commerciaux solides et appelés à se renforcer, des investissements chinois substantiels et une coopération stratégique fondée sur des accords diplomatiques et des initiatives de développement.

Eco News
Apr 18, 20252 min read


Diplomacy: Xi Jinping in Phnom Penh, ‘opposing hegemony and protectionism’
Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a two-day state visit to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on 17 and 18 April 2025, marking his first visit to the country since 2016 and concluding a tour of three Southeast Asian countries that included Vietnam and Malaysia.

Editorial team
Apr 18, 20254 min read


Chinese President Xi Jinping in Cambodia to strengthen ties between the two countries during an upcoming state visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Cambodia on 17 and 18 April 2025 for a state visit, his first in the country in nine years. The visit is part of a broader tour of Southeast Asia, which includes stops in Vietnam and Malaysia, and aims to strengthen regional partnerships amid growing trade tensions with the United States.

Editorial team
Apr 14, 20252 min read


Trump's tariff war against Cambodia postponed for 90 days
US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day suspension of his tariffs, which were due to impose 49% customs duties on Cambodian goods..

Brèves Éco
Apr 10, 20252 min read


Green spaces in Phnom Penh: a desire of Prime Minister Hun Manet
With the aim of improving the quality of life of the inhabitants of Phnom Penh, the Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has unveiled an

Editorial team
Apr 10, 20253 min read


Cambodia: The Kingdom's highest bridge will be open on a trial basis this week
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has officially connected the highest bridge in the province of Pursat, in western Cambodia...

Eco News
Apr 9, 20251 min read


The Textile Summit in Cambodia charts the course towards a sustainable and competitive future
In early April, Phnom Penh hosted the first Cambodia 2025 Global Textile Summit, bringing together government representatives, industry...

Eco News
Apr 7, 20252 min read


Cambodia: The government has set itself the ambitious target of attracting 25 million air passengers by 2035
The Cambodian government has approved the National Air Transport Policy 2025-2035, which sets the ambitious goal of attracting 25 million...

Eco News
Apr 7, 20251 min read
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