Economy

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Cambodia allows five more companies to import frozen meat

A joint notice reported on May 19 lists five additional frozen-meat importers, subject to requirements covering business activities, suppliers, cold storage and transport.

2026-05-19KPS99TV

Cambodia’s Commerce Ministry begins civil servant census

An on-site census began at units under the Commerce Ministry headquarters on May 18, with the three-day exercise scheduled to verify staff attendance and update personnel data.

2026-05-18KPS99TV

Preah Sihanouk Advances Proposed US$12 Million Parking Project near Phsar Leu Market

A May 18 meeting discussed land use and tender preparations for a proposed PPP parking project near Phsar Leu Market. The 12-storey proposal was estimated at US$12 million; parking charges and procurement dates remained preliminary.

2026-05-18KPS99TV

Cambodia–Malaysia Trade Tops US$500 Million in First Four Months, Up 51.5%

Reported Cambodian customs figures put bilateral trade above US$500 million in January–April 2026, up 51.5%, with Cambodian exports at US$67 million and imports from Malaysia above US$467 million.

2026-05-18KPS99TV

Cambodian commerce minister presides over closing of Russian GAZ vehicle exhibition and test drive

Commerce Minister Cham Nimul presided over the closing of the Russian GAZ commercial vehicle exhibition and test-drive programme at Sokha Phnom Penh Residence Hotel on May 16. Russian Ambassador Anatoly Borovik and business representatives attended.

2026-05-17KPS99TV

Cambodia exports about 129,000 tonnes of rice to China in first four months, earning US$75.88 million

AKP, citing the Cambodia Rice Federation, reported exports of 129,332 tonnes of rice to China in January–April 2026, up 83% year on year, with revenue of US$75.88 million. It also described a 2025 agreement raising the milled-rice export quota to 500,000 tonnes.

2026-05-16KPS99TV

Cambodian central bank urges care when using images of riel banknotes

A National Bank of Cambodia reminder dated May 12, 2026 urged care in using riel-banknote images and preserving banknotes. It cited Articles 53 and 65 but did not accuse any named person or account.

2026-05-16KPS99TV

Long Dimanche Chairs Review of Goldenlinkpro Import Tax-Incentive Request

Preah Sihanouk Deputy Governor Long Dimanche chaired a meeting on May 15, 2026, to review Goldenlinkpro’s second import request, including its item list and eligibility for tax incentives.

2026-05-15KPS99TV

Hun Sen calls for legal action over alleged official protection of Thai durian imports

The original report describes Hun Sen’s May 14 remarks in Svay Rieng questioning a Battambang CCF official’s account of durian origins and calling for action beyond disciplinary measures.

2026-05-14KPS99TV

CDC discusses proposed smart traffic and boulevard lighting investment with Chinese delegation

An official May 8 statement says investors expressed interest in smart traffic systems and lighting on Xi Jinping Boulevard in Phnom Penh. The Cambodian Investment Board advised further feasibility discussions with relevant authorities.

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