Accreditation Of Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Companies In Cambodia

For businesses looking to receive accreditation as Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) consultants in Cambodia, the Cambodian Ministry of Environment (MoE) issued Prakas 08 in...

21st Give A Day: Gender Lens Investing Study Findings In Cambodia

Swisscontact, Khmer Enterprise, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), in collaboration with the Sasakawa Peace...

SERC Holds 27th Training Program To Strengthen Cambodia’s Securities Sector

The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) held its 27th Training, Examination and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) program in the securities sector, aimed...

Obtaining a Work Permit in Cambodia

The Cambodian Department of Immigration (part of the Ministry of Interior) ensures all foreign nationals obtain an official work permit/employment card to be eligible...

2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit – We Unpack Cambodian Prime Minister Hun...

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet was in Melbourne, Australia, to attend the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit from March 4-6, 2024 with several meetings held as...

Will Cambodia-India Direct Flights Commence In 2024?

Progress in commercial and economic partnerships between Cambodia and India, means there has been progress in seeing direct flights between Cambodia and India become...

Cambodia Looks To Broaden Trading Partnerships – Establishes First UAE Commercial...

Cambodia has opened its first private commercial centre in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and participated in the 2024 Cambodia-UAE...

PM Hun Manet Malaysia 2024 Visit – Economic And Security Agreements

Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Manet, paid an official visit to Malaysia on February 27, 2024. He engaged in several bilateral meetings on his one-day...

Cambodian Manufacturing Sector Sees $18.56 Billion Investment Surge In 2023

In 2023, the Cambodian manufacturing sector experienced significant growth, with total investment reaching USD $18.56 billion, marking a 11.2 per cent increase from 2022....

British Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy Visit To Cambodia – Two-Way Opportunities

Dominic Williams, the current British Ambassador to Cambodia, has been escorting the British Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy Heather Wheeler MP on a second visit to...

Cambodia Records Total Tax Revenue Of Nearly $6 Billion In 2023

Cambodia collected nearly USD $6 billion in total tax revenue in 2023, including a total reported tax revenue of USD $2.28 billion from the...

Cambodia’s Tourism Ministry Seeks Travel Businesses To Showcase At International Tourism...

The Cambodian Ministry of Tourism announced in early February its intention to participate in the international tourism exhibition ‘ITB Berlin’, scheduled to take place...

OCA Talks, Border-Crossing, VISA Program Top Agenda During PM Hun Manet’s...

The Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Manet, embarked on an official visit to Thailand on February 7, 2024. During his visit, he met with Thai...

AmCham Holds Productive Meeting With PM Hun Manet On Attracting U.S....

The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Cambodia had its first official meeting with the Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Manet, on February 1, 2024....

2024 Special Investment Promotion Program Announced For Sihanoukville Aimed At Revitalising...

In 2023 it was first suggested that a detailed and comprehensive plan was needed to provide a solution for the property and development situation...

Developments In Cambodia’s Trust Sector: Exploring The Opportunities And Challenges

The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Cambodia recently organised an event on Cambodia’s evolving trust sector at the Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, featuring...

Securities Exchange Regulator Of Cambodia Approves Reporting Forms For Fund Management...

In a significant development aimed at bolstering industry performance and stability, the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) officially approved the adoption of...

What Are The Determining Factors For European Investment Into Cambodia?

A survey report released in January 2024 titled “Cambodia's Attractiveness For EU Foreign Direct Investments”, conducted by ARISE Plus Cambodia and the German Agency...

Thalias Hospitality Group Celebrates Grand Opening Of The Santipheap Food Court

On January 25, 2024, Thalias Hospitality Group celebrated the grand official opening of the Santipheap Food Court, located on the top of the General...

Digital Literacy Initiative Launches With Aim To Bridge Gap For Cambodian...

On January 18, 2024, the Digital Literacy Initiative (DLI) was officially launched at the Himawari Hotel Apartments. This initiative, spearheaded by the Dariu Foundation...

Cambodia Agricultural Sector Prospects 2024

The agricultural sector in Cambodia is expected to exhibit slight growth prospects in 2024, with an anticipated increase of 1.1 percent, building upon the...

PM Hun Manet’s Visit To France – What Cambodian Business Deals...

The Cambodian prime minister's visit to France in January 2024 has grabbed the headlines this past week, and although Dr. Hun Manet is now in...

Potential Cambodia Tourism Trends In 2024

Recent festivities, including the Water Festival and New Year's Eve celebrations, attracted both domestic and international travellers to various parts of Cambodia. However, tourism...

EuroCham Cambodia: Interview With H.E. Cham Nimul, Minister Of Commerce

EuroCham Cambodia recently interviewed H.E. Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, in their weekly newsletter. The interview touched on a number of different topics, including...

Cambodia Targetting Ambitious Processed Cashew And Export Growth

2023 saw Cambodia export 8.4 million tonnes of agricultural products, generating around USD $4.3 billion in revenue, with approximately USD $837 million generated from...

Cambodia’s Path To Economic Formalisation

The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have jointly released a comprehensive report titled 'Understanding the Paths to Formalisation in...

Cambodia’s Manufacturing Sector Predicted To See Significant Growth In 2024

Cambodia's manufacturing sector, which is lumped together in the industrial sector by the government, is predicted to experience an 8.5 per cent growth in...

New Year Eve Celebrations Draw In Tourism Crowds – Sector Vital...

As the globe saw in 2024 with New Year's Eve celebrations, major city hubs in Cambodia reportedly drew in good-sized crowds, and the tourism...

Malaysian Business Chamber Celebrates 30th Anniversary In Cambodia

The Malaysian Business Chamber of Cambodia (MBCC) celebrated its 30th anniversary on December 23, 2023, at NagaWorld 1, marking three decades of fostering bilateral...

CIA First International School Lists $10M Bond On Cambodian Stock Market

On December 27, 2023, CIA First International School Co., Ltd made its debut bond listing on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) following approval from...

Overview Of Cambodia’s Cross Border QR Payments With Vietnam, Thailand, Laos,...

As 2023 draws to a close, B2B Cambodia reviews the advancements made by the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) in cross-border Quick Response (QR)...

Cambodia Inaugurates Association Of Securities Firms To Boost Financial Sector

The Cambodia Association of Securities Firms (CASF) was officially inaugurated on December 15, 2023 at the Non-Bank Financial Services Authority Building in Phnom Penh,...

Cambodia-China University Of Technology And Science Launched

The Cambodia-China University of Technology and Science, known as CamTech, was officially inaugurated aiming to offer individuals in Cambodia access to high-quality tertiary education...

Cambodia And Japan Strengthen Diplomatic And Economic Ties At 2023 Japan-Cambodia...

The Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, met Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan, along with several high-ranking delegates to discuss a number of key...

$100 Million Cambodian Sovereign Bonds Planned To Be Released In 2024

According to a Financial Management Law (FML) 2024, which was endorsed by King Norodom Sihamoni in December 2023, the Cambodian government will be able...

Vietjet Launches Siem Reap-Hanoi Route; VinGroup’s Taxi Plan Draws Controversy

Vietnam's leading airline, Vietjet Air, is officially inaugurating a new route connecting Hanoi and Siem Reap. The announcement of the new route coincided with...

Can Cambodia Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals?

In a week that saw the conclusion of Cambodia’s Clean Energy Week 2023, while COP 28 – the United Nations Climate Change Conference continues...

AmCham Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities In Sihanoukville

The American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham) organised a delegation visit to Sihanoukville on November 17, 2023, focused on evaluating the coastal province’s...

CAMGSM PLC Pioneers First-Ever Sustainability Bond Issuance In Cambodia

CAMGSM PLC (Cellcard), Cambodia's homegrown telecommunications company, has made history by being the first to issue a USD $20 million sustainability bond on the...

Banjaran Asset Management Launches Cambodia’s First Collective Investment Scheme Fund

Banjaran Asset Management (Cambodia) PLC (BAMC) has successfully obtained approval from the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) to launch the BAMC Asia...

Cambodia Outlook Conference 2023: Charting A Path Towards Resilient, Sustainable, And...

The Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) will be organising the Cambodia Outlook Conference 2023. This platform aims to discuss ongoing progress from studies and...

Cambodia’s E-Commerce Tax Revenue Hits $63 Million Milestone In Ten Months

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has reported a collection of USD $62.82 million in value-added tax (VAT) from e-commerce in the first ten...

National Bank Eases Measures To Bolster SME Support In Cambodia

The Royal Government of Cambodia and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) have pledged to continue easing certain precautionary measures to provide steadfast support...

Cambodian Prime Minister Announces ‘Visit Siem Reap 2024’ Campaign To Revitalise...

During the 19th Government-Private Sector Forum (G-PSF) held at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh on November 13, 2023, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet...

Key Takeaways – New Tax Incentives Announced At 19th Cambodian Government-Private...

Several new tax incentives were announced on November 13th 2023, following the 19th Cambodian Government-Private Sector Forum (G-PSF) held at the Peace Palace in...

Leadership for Good Summit: Fostering Transformational Leadership for Cambodia’s Future

The Leadership for Good Summit was held from November 7-8, 2023 at the Himawari Hotel and Apartments in Phnom Penh, convening distinguished speakers from...

Cambodia Finalises Draft Law On Commercial Court Establishment

The Ministry of Justice has completed the draft law to officially establish a Commercial Court aimed at resolving commercial disputes in Cambodia. According to a...

ASEAN Secretary-General’s Visit To The UK Bolsters Bilateral Ties

The Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, paid a working visit to the United Kingdom...

Cambodia’s Rubber Exports To Face New EUDR Legislation

The impending EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is set to have a significant impact on the Cambodian and Southeast Asian rubber export industry when they...

Australia Extends Technical Support To Cambodia’s Government-Private Sector Forum

The Australian government reiterated its support to Cambodia’s Government–Private Sector Forum (G-PSF) during a meeting between representatives of the Australian Embassy and officials of...

National Budget Spending Plan For 2024: Key Sectors & Priority Policies

The Cambodian government is set to spend nearly USD $800 million on key policy programs in 2024, spanning various sectors including health, vocational and...

Thai Government Seeks Petroleum Extraction Talks Over Overlapping Claims Area With...

The Thai government has proposed to adjust its negotiation strategy with Cambodia regarding the overlapping claims area (OCA) in the Gulf of Thailand, with...

Cambodia Anticipates Total GDP Of $35.1 Billion In 2024

Cambodia is predicted to see a 6.6 per cent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in 2024, with the total anticipated GDP to rise to...

Cambodian Taxation Authorities Collaborate With Foreign Chambers Of Commerce

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) recently convened a significant meeting with representatives from the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham) and the...

SERC And CSX Sign Agreement On API Linkage For Opening Online...

The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) and Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) have signed an agreement to launch the Application Programming Interface (API)...

US GDP Surges To Robust 4.9% Growth Pace In Third Quarter

The US economy grew by 4.9 per cent in the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, marking the country’s fastest economic growth pace in nearly...

Hun Manet Facilitates Key Agreements At Belt & Road Summit

During the first day of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Summit held in Beijing, China on October 17, 2023, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun...

Summing Up Hun Manet’s Business Engagements: BRI Summit 2023

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet travelled to Beijing, China, to participate in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Summit held from October 17-18, 2023....

Annual Cambodia Climate Change Summit To Return In November

The Cambodia Climate Change Summit 2023 (CCCS23) will take place from 2-3 November at the Borei Angkor Hotel in Siem Reap, bringing together key...

Cambodia Restaurant Association Members Gather To Promote Professional Skills Training

The Cambodia Restaurant Association (CRA) recently convened a members' meeting at the Academy of Culinary Arts on October 10, 2023. The meeting was organised...

Cambodia Securities Plc. and CSX Launch ‘SMEs & Startups Go Public...

The ‘SMEs & Startups Go Public Program’ was launched by Cambodia Securities Plc. and the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) on October 9, 2023 at...

Cambodia Financial Technology Development Policy 2023-2028 – What To Know...

The Royal Government of Cambodia released the Cambodia Financial Technology Development Policy 2023-2028 in October 2023 - so what should you know about the...

Promoting The Investment Potential Of Cambodia’s Northwestern Provinces

The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) held the ‘Investment Promotion Conference 2023’ on October...

Investment Promotion Conference 2023: Promoting Sustainable Economic & Social Development

The ‘Investment Promotion Conference 2023’ was organised by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC)...

Fostering Connectivity And Growth In The Mekong Region

Organised under the theme, ‘Connectivity is growth in the Mekong region’, the 2023 ASEAN-Cambodia Business Summit brought together key economic experts and players from...

ASEAN-Cambodia Business Summit: Promoting Integration and Connectivity In The Mekong Region

EuroCham Cambodia, in partnership with ARISE+ Cambodia, other regional European chambers of commerce, and the EU-ASEAN Business Council, successfully organised the ASEAN-Cambodia Business Summit...

Minimum Wage In Cambodia To Increase To $204 In 2024

Starting from January 1, 2024, the minimum wage in Cambodia will increase to USD $204, marking a rise of USD $4. This announcement was made...

AmCham Hosts Discussion On Future Of Cambodia’s Tourism Industry

AmCham Cambodia hosted an event titled, ‘Where is Cambodia’s Tourism Industry Heading?’, at Raffles Hotel Le Royal on September 26, 2023, bringing together key...

Increased Cambodia Passenger Service & Aviation Fees To Come Into Effect

The Cambodian government has approved the increase of passenger service charges and other airport levies from September 2023 until 2028 from the airports operating...

1Khmer B2B & B2C Exhibition Offered Platform For Business Networking

Engage Cambodia successfully organised the 1Khmer B2B & B2C Exhibition from September 22-24, 2023, at Olympia Mall in Phnom Penh. The event was supported...

Cambodia Records 9.5% Decrease In 2023 Oil Imports

Cambodia recorded a significant decline in oil imports during the first eight months of 2023 according to a report released by the General Department...

MLVT Opens 2024 Foreign Employee Quota Application

Cambodia's Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) has commenced the application process for businesses to apply for the foreign employee quota in 2024. Under...

What Is Cambodia’s New Pentagonal Strategy?

On August 24, 2023, the Royal Government of Cambodia unveiled the ‘Pentagonal Strategy - Phase 1’, aimed at fostering economic growth, job creation, equity,...

Cambodia-Korea Friendship Bridge Set To Begin Construction In December

The construction of the cable-stayed Cambodia-Korea Friendship Bridge is scheduled to start in December 2023, following the completion of its final project evaluation. This update...

International Trade In Cambodia Reaches Almost USD $32 Billion In 2023

In the first eight months of 2023, Cambodia’s international trade volume amounted to almost USD $32 billion, according to the latest figures released by...

Tax Forum 2023: Panel Discussion on Cambodian Tax Incentives

The Malaysian Business Chamber of Commerce (MBCC), with support from the General Department of Taxation (GDT), organised a Cambodian Tax Forum 2023 at the...

H.E. Kong Vibol Discusses Cambodia’s New Taxation Law

At 'Tax Forum 2023', His Excellency Kong Vibol, Director-General of the General Department of Taxation (GDT), spoke with the press about several key tax-related...

ASEAN’s Digital Economy Growth Could Further Increase Cambodian Revenues

During the 2023 ASEAN Investment Forum (AIF) in Jakarta, held at the start of September, it was announced that the region's digital economy is...

Digital Economy Forum II 2023 Day 1: The Evolving Landscape Of...

The first day of the Digital Economy Forum II held in Siem Reap had core themes of ‘Advancing Asia’s Digital Economy: Digital Policy Support’...

US Ambassador Highlights Importance Of Digital Economy For Cambodia

United Stated of America Ambassador to Cambodia, Patrick Murphy, emphasised the critical role of the digital economy in Cambodia and reaffirmed US commitment to...

Cambodia Unveils EnergyTech Roadmap To Achieve Energy Security And Sustainable Development

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MISTI) of Cambodia released its 2023 Energy Tech Roadmap. This policy document aims to navigate the...

Singapore Business Federation (SBF) Surprised By Cambodia’s Development

Singapore business delegates who are in Cambodia on a week-long fact-finding mission to look at investment opportunities have expressed optimism about the potential. Aquarii BD...

MEF Releases Guidelines For VAT On Imported Cigarettes

The Cambodia Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has released guidelines on the application of value-added tax (VAT) on imported cigarettes for domestic sales...

Q&A: New Sub-Decree on Investment Law 2021

On June 26, 2023, the Royal Government of Cambodia adopted Sub-Decree 139 to implement the country's Law on Investment, which was passed on October...

Cambodian Government To Subsidise $150M For Stabilising Electricity Tariffs in 2023

The Cambodian government has continued to stabilise electricity tariffs by subsidising $150 million for the state-owned Electricité du Cambodge (EDC) in 2023, with the...

Cambodia Considers High-Speed Railway Link with Thailand and Vietnam

The Minister of Public Works and Transport, Sun Chanthol, has announced plans for a feasibility study to evaluate the possibility of constructing a new...

MPTC Hosts Seminar With Private Sector On Digital Development in Cambodia

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunication (MPTC) recently held a seminar with private sector stakeholders, including telecommunications and ICT companies, to discuss the development...

Single Portal Surpasses 27000 Firms Registered

The Online Business Registration Platform (OBRP), also known as the Single Portal, has increased with over 27,000 firms now registered on the platform, representing...

2023 Handbook on Investing in Cambodia Released

The "Handbook on Investing in Cambodia" was launched to provide local and international investors with critical knowledge about Cambodia's investment landscape. The 45-page book...

Cambodia to Fully Expand FMIS System for Public Financial Management

The Cambodian government has announced plans to expand its Financial Management Information System (FMIS) to include additional government ministries and public administrative institutions at...

CSX Index Climbs Over Four Percent on Friday 7th July 2023

The Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) closed higher on Friday 7th July 2023 , with the CSX Index climbing by 19.57 points or 4.04 per...

AITA – Key Tips On US Foreign Investment and Paying Tax...

American International Tax Advisers (AITA) is a US-centric tax firm that focuses on assisting expatriates with US tax planning, consulting, and tax return preparations....

Cambodian General Department of Digital Economy Established

The Cambodian General Department of Digital Economy will set out to work on developing the digital economy in Cambodia and operate under the Ministry...

AmCham Discusses New Laws on Taxation

The American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham) held an informative session in Phnom Penh to share updates on the country's new laws on...

Three Cambodian Private Green Bond Issuers Selected For 2023

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and partners have announced the three Cambodia green bond issuers for...

Cambodia’s Pathway To A Digital Economy and Society by 2035

In June 2023, the Cambodian government expanded on its plans for how the Kingdom can achieve a Digital Economy and Society by 2035 following...

GIZ Explains The Invest In Banteay Meanchey Project

GIZ has worked with the Banteay Meanchey provincial administration to launch a dynamic new website to promote investment and utilise geospatial information technology. Dr...

Cambodia Makes Strides towards Graduation from Least Developed Country Status

After two decades of being classified as one of the least developed countries, Cambodia has achieved significant economic and social development milestones, according to...

Funan Techo Canal Approved To Link Bassac and Kep

The canal project was first mentioned at the recent Transport & Logistics Forum 2023 and now has received Cambodian cabinet approval for the construction of...

Insights from the Trust Regulator of Cambodia 2023 – What You...

In May 2023, the Malaysian Business Chamber of Cambodia (MBCC) and the Trust Regulator of Cambodia hosted an event addressing the key issues and...
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