Economy

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Commerce minister: Cambodia opened new markets and exported to 169 countries in 2025

Cham Nimul said at the Commerce Ministry’s January 8 conference that Cambodia exported to 169 countries in 2025 and recorded nearly US$66 billion in total trade. The ministry will strengthen existing markets, develop new ones and maintain domestic market stability.

2026-01-09KPS99TV

Construction starts on roughly 215-metre GIA Norah tower with investment exceeding US$85 million

The GIA Norah tower project in Phnom Penh New City has begun construction, with a planned height of about 214.8 metres, 48 floors and 253 units. Reported investment totals approximately US$85.435 million.

2026-01-08KPS99TV

NBC says Prince Bank depositors may seek withdrawals with documents in legal priority order

In its January 8 notice, NBC said Prince Bank depositors should prepare documents for withdrawals in legal priority order, while borrowers must keep repaying. New banking services, including deposits and credit, were suspended.

2026-01-08KPS99TV

CDC: New cement plant in Kratie to involve about US$286 million in investment

The CDC says a new cement plant in Kratie will involve about US$286 million and could create around 420 jobs. A ministry official says operations are planned for late 2026 or early 2027.

2026-01-08KPS99TV

Proposed 455-hectare Shanghai SEZ in Kampong Speu enters review

A single-window meeting reviewed an application for the proposed 455-hectare Shanghai SEZ in Kampong Speu; the project remains under assessment and guidance.

2026-01-07KPS99TV

Cambodia’s 2025 investment reaches about US$10 billion; China remains largest source

Cambodia approved 630 projects worth about US$10 billion in 2025, expected to create over 430,000 jobs; China accounted for more than 54% of total investment.

2026-01-06KPS99TV

Cambodia’s 2025 rice exports rise 45.59% to over 940,000 tonnes, earning over US$600 million

Cambodia’s rice federation reports 940,321 tonnes of rice exports through 68 companies to 75 countries and territories in 2025, alongside over 6.85 million tonnes of wet paddy exports.

2026-01-06KPS99TV

Cambodia’s raw cashew exports exceed 1 million tonnes in 2025, up 27%

Cambodia’s cashew association reports raw exports up 27% in 2025, earning US$1.5 billion, around 30% more than the year before. Raw nuts go to Vietnam; processed nuts reach Japan and the EU.

2026-01-05KPS99TV

Cambodia earns about US$1.5 billion from over 1 million tonnes of raw cashew exports in 2025: association

Unofficial Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia figures put 2025 raw cashew exports above 1 million tonnes, earning about US$1.5 billion, with volume up roughly 27% from 2024.

2026-01-02KPS99TV

Kampot attracts growing tourism and domestic and foreign investment in recent years

Kampot tourism chief Soy Sinol said investment had brought accommodation capacity above 5,000 rooms. A 108-metre Buddha statue and a Bokor road link to National Road 4 remain under construction.

2026-01-02KPS99TV