Cambodia Business Briefing 2021
C9 Hotelworks and Delivering Asia Communications have organised the Cambodia Business Briefing 2021 online webinar to take place on Tuesday 26 October.
The virtual business...
Cambodian Tourism Businesses Recognised in International Awards
A number of Cambodian-based businesses, and the Kingdom itself, were recipients of international awards and accolades in October 2021.
(Feature Photo Credit: SiemReaper.com)
Condé Nast Traveller...
Indonesia Chamber of Commerce Cambodia Launches
The new Indonesia Chamber of Commerce Cambodia (IndoCham) has launched in September 2021. IndoCham's goals are to find more business opportunities in the Kingdom,...
Cambodia’s Expected 2021 GDP Lowered by ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised down the expected GDP for the Kingdom of Cambodia and expects the SEA nation to reach 1.9...
Cambodian Bicycle Exports Remain Strong in 2021
The Kingdom of Cambodia has yielded great figures for the export of bicycles in 2021, generating $400 million from January-August confirmed by the Commerce...
Is Cambodian International Tourism Likely to Re-open in 2021?
As Q4 2021 approaches, there has been increasing speculation in the Cambodian media and online that international inbound tourism to Cambodia may re-open before...
Big C Enters Competitive Phnom Penh Retail Market
Thailand-based grocery and convenience retailer Big C has opened its first branch in Phnom Penh in September 2021, to enter a very competitive retail...
German Business Cambodia, EuroCham and GIZ renew MoU
The GIZ Business Scouts for Development Programme (BSfD), has extended its MoU between German Business Cambodia (GBC) and EuroCham until the 31st of December...
Bluebell Group Launches Cambodian Partnership With WorldBridge Group
Bluebell Group, considered to be Asia’s leading luxury brand distributor and operator, formally announced the launch of its Cambodian operations in partnership with WorldBridge...
Nearly 600 Foreigners Obtained Cambodian Citizenship from 2020-2021
A report by the Cambodia China Times suggests nearly 600 foreigners have received their Cambodian citizenship between June 2020 and mid-2021. More than 500...
Cambodia’s Revenue and Growth Forecasts 2021
The latest data for Cambodia, suggests the Cambodian government expects to earn tax and customs income of at least $5 billion by the end...
H&M Confirms First Cambodian Store To Open in 2022
International fashion retailer H&M have confirmed their first outlet will likely open in Cambodia in 2022, although the location has not been revealed.
In the...
Angkor Tourist Visitors down 99% in the first half of 2021
The tourist numbers heading to Angkor Archaeological Park, usually the jewel in the crown for the Kingdom's tourism, are down nearly 99 per cent...
Cambodia Chamber of Commerce To Open First Japanese Office
The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has announced it is planning to open its first representative office in Japan with the main aim of...
Will IKEA be Heading to Cambodia?
Local Cambodian media this week suggested that Swedish investments are being pursued by the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce, with IKEA and Volvo targetted.
Cambodian Minister...
Hong Lai Huat to Develop Cambodian Agricultural Hub
Hong Lai Huat (HLH) Group has received the Cambodian government's approval to develop a mixed-use agricultural hub in Cambodia - the total land size...
Cambodian Agro-Industry Federation to be Formed
A Cambodian Agro-Industry Federation is set to be established with the process underway to form the body which will be tasked with boosting the...
Commercial Gold Production in Cambodia
In June 2021, the commencement of commercial gold mining operations in the Kingdom of Cambodia was confirmed by the Prime Minister.
The gold mining production...
Cambodia’s Oil Hopes Liquidated?
KrisEnergy Ltd, the Singapore based oil production company with oil drilling rights off the Cambodian coast, has gone into liquidation. However KrisEnergy (Cambodia) Ltd,...
COVID-19 Vaccines in Cambodia
Cambodia received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines in February 2021. We look at the latest news on what vaccines are due to be...
Cambodian Exports to the US Increase in Q1 2021
The most recent data from the US Census Bureau shows that exports to the United States from the Kingdom of Cambodia grew by 16.84...
What is Cambodia’s Financial Outkook in 2021?
The financial outlook for Cambodia is constantly being evaluated due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We review the latest reports on the...
Phnom Penh Lockdown Restrictions Reduced May 2021
The lockdown restrictions were eased in Phnom Penh as the Municipal Administration issued guidelines for the period from May 6 until May 12, 2021.
The...
How is Cambodia Embracing Technologies
The global pandemic has accelerated many digital and technology programs globally as nations compete to adapt and modernise by implementing more efficient and advanced...
Cambodia 2021 Q1 Agrucultural and Rubber Exports
Cambodian authorities have reported a rise in rubber exports between January-April 2021 compared to 2020, while milled rice exports are down.
Cambodia's Minister of Agriculture,...
Cambodian Business Registrations Dropped in 2020
The Cambodian Ministry of Commerce has reported that the number of businesses registered in the Kingdom dropped by nearly 41 per cent in 2020.
In...
Moody’s Investors Service upholds Cambodia’s B2 rating
According to Moody’s Investors Service 2021 Inside ASEAN report, Cambodia has been graded with a B2 rating.
The report, released on March 29, 2021, said:...
Telcos and Mobile Devices in Cambodia
Cambodia is seeing an increased surge in demand for the internet, while mobile phone usage and other forms of digital technologies continue to increase,...
Cambodia’s Economy: 2020 Summary and 2021 Predictions
With data for Cambodia in 2020 filtering through, in what was an unsettled and disrupted year for all global economies, the Kingdom confirmed it...
Cambodian Tobacco exports
In 2020, the Kingdom of Cambodia exported more than 5.8 thousand tonnes of dried tobacco leaves, valued at more than USD $17 million, which...
HR Asia Best Companies To Work For In Asia Awards 2020...
In total, 19 Cambodian companies have been won at the HR Asia Best Companies To Work For In Asia Awards 2020.
HR Asia annually presents...
Cambodian Quality Products Labels
“Cambodian Quality Products” labels that recognise the quality and safety of goods will soon be available for factories, enterprises and cottage industries to apply...
Cambodian ranking on 2020 Corruption Perception Index
Cambodia ranked one place better on the 2020 Corruption Perception Index but was still the worst-ranked of the ASEAN nations.
The Transparency International’s (TI) Corruption...
Cambodia is an oil producer
Cambodia has become an oil producer after KrisEnergy Ltd. confirmed Cambodia’s first offshore oil field had gone into production in the Gulf of Thailand.
Kelvin...
Cambodia Fisheries production close to 1 million tonnes in 2020
The Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery’s Fisheries Administration has reported that the total fisheries production in the Kingdom is approaching one million...
Cambodia still to benefit from EBA deal with the UK
Following the United Kingdoms decision to leave the EU, it will no longer follow European Union rules, and as a result, have decided not...
World Bank predicts Cambodia’s ecomony to grow by 4 per cent...
The Restrained Recovery report, World Bank’s latest economic update for Cambodia, was published today and projects the Kingdom's economy to contract by 2 per...
Inter-Mattrid Beverage (Cambodia) Co Ltd’s brewery approved
The Inter-Mattrid Beverage (Cambodia) Co Ltd’s $78 million brewery/beverage plant has been approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC).
The multi-million Dollar...
2020 World Travel Awards (WTA2020) – Cambodian Winners
The 2020 World Travel Awards (WTA2020) winners were announced recently and nine Cambodian companies were among the recipients at the 27th annual edition of...
Renewable Energy heading to Kampot and Koh Rong Sanloem
This week, renewable energy (RE) developments for Koh Rong Sanloem Island and the addition of a wind farm in Kampot have been announced.
Koh Rong...
Cambodia Craft Brewers
We talk to some of the leading and new craft beer producers based in the Kingdom of Cambodia. There are more than a dozen...
Cambodia Credit Bureau reports a surge in Q3 2020
The Cambodian property sector is starting to see signs of recovery due to the local demand reports Realestate.com.kh, while the Cambodian Credit Bureau (CBC)...
7-Eleven franchise delays arrival in Cambodia
According to media reports, CP All Plc is delaying its plans to launch the 7-Eleven convenience store chain in Cambodia and Laos until after...
Svay Rieng $1 Billion Green Special Economic Zone
Svay Rieng town is set to have a green SEZ (Special Economic Zone) developed by QiLu (Cambodia), which is expected to cost up to...
Cambodian rice exports continue to grow in 2020
Cambodia has seen an increase in rice exports in 2020 compared to 2019, represented by a 17.11 per cent rise in the first 10...
Cambodia will sign Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership will be signed during the 4th RCEP Summit during the 37th ASEAN Summit in Vietnam in mid-November 2020.
The Phnom...
IMF predicts Cambodia will be fastest growing ASEAN economy by 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Cambodia will be the fastest growing economy in ASEAN by 2025, and even the third-fastest growing...
Cambodian business registrations 2020
As of October 2nd 2020, more than 1,360 applications have been approved via the Cambodian online business registration. The Cambodian government launched the online...
Cambodia looks to expand its railways network
The railway network in Cambodia is relatively limited, with the lines running north and south catering for cargo and passengers. However, in recent years,...
Cambodia Import-Export Goods Exhibition 2020
The Cambodian Ministry of Commerce is urging business to participate in the upcoming Cambodia Import-Export Goods Exhibition which will be held from December 15-18,...
World Bank forecasts Cambodia’s 2020 growth to be -2.0 per cent
The World Bank has revised its 2020 growth forecast for Cambodia to -2.0 per cent, as the Kingdom faces key COVID-19 economic struggles.
The World...
Cambodia’s Casinos in 2020
We look at the state of the casino industry in Cambodia in 2020 as the global pandemic affects all industries globally.
At least ten casinos...
Cambodian Aqua Culturist Association (CAA) forms
This week, the Cambodian Aqua Culturist Association (CAA) was launched in Phnom Penh to promote the aquaculture sector in the Kingdom. Veng Sakhon, Minister...
Cambodian agricultural exports pass three million tonnes in 2020
The Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries reported that the Kingdom has exported more than 3 million tonnes of agricultural products between January...
Acclime Cambodia Consulting and Advisory Services
Hong Kong-based corporate services provider Acclime has acquired Phnom Penh firm BSE Accounting Co Ltd. and has rebranded it as Acclime Cambodia.
In local media...
Cambodian Certificate of Origin (CO)
Foreign investors, including the Japanese Business Association of Cambodia (JBAC), have asked the Cambodian government to reduce the cost of a certificate of origin...
More international flights resume to Cambodia
Cambodia has seen a number of new international flights resume services to the Kingdom, with more on the way if the COVID-19 situation remains...
New updates for Business Travellers to Cambodia
The Cambodian Government today, August 4th 2020, seems to have approved with immediate effect the new guidelines for business travellers wanting to come to...
Cambodia to update Immigration Laws in 2021?
A Cambodian ministry working group is currently drafting a new law on immigration to manage foreigners in the SEA country. New Cambodian Immigration Laws...
Airlines in Cambodia
By mid-2020, there are six registered airlines in Cambodia that are operational and the airline industry has seen rapid growth which, like the world...
Cambodian hotel tops 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards
In the latest edition of the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards, a Cambodian hotel in Siem Reap, Viroth's Hotel, has been awarded the top Global...
Cambodia’s footwear manufacturing industry continues to grow
Despite the pending partial withdrawal of the Everything But Arms (EBA) scheme, Cambodia's footwear manufacturing industry is still seeing a rise in exports and...
New Cambodian dairy farm enters production
Cambodians will be able to access more fresh milk, after a new dairy farm, Khmer Fresh Milk Co Ltd, announced it has started production...
Cambodia tourism numbers down by more than half
The Cambodian Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has released the latest figures of foreign visitors to Cambodia from January-May 2020 and the numbers are down...
QHR Solutions: Developing talent management ecosystems in Cambodia
B2B Cambodia attended a press event hosted by QHR Solutions, who launched operations in Cambodia earlier in 2020. We had a chance to speak...
Cambodia financial semi-annual 2020 Review
A number of financial reports have been released for the Kingdom of Cambodia for the first half of 2020. We review the latest data...
Cambodia looks to secure multiple FTA deals
The Royal Cambodian Government is looking to secure a number of FTA (Free Trade Agreements) with China, India and Korea.
Cambodia - China FTA
The Free...
Cambodian rice exports increased in first half of 2020
Local media reports that Cambodia has seen a significant increase in rice exports in the first six months of 2020.
Both the Khmer Times and...
Cambodia seeking to increase trade and investment with Australia
The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and the Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh pledged to "promote trade and investment between the two countries" it...
Industrial Park being constructed in Kampong Speu province
The Overseas Cambodia Investment Corp (OCIC) Chairman, Neak Oknha Pung Kheav, has confirmed his own company is building a 500-hectare industrial park in Kampong...
2020 FM Global Resilience Index: Cambodia
Cambodia improved marginally on the 2020 FM Global Resilience Index, moving up to 112th from 114th place on the global rankings out of 130...
How to use the Cambodia Online Business Registration System?
With the rollout of the new Cambodia Online Business Registration System, which is supposed to reduce the time to start a company from three...
KhmerSME: National SMEs Information Web Portal
The Cambodian Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation is reportedly setting up another online portal, this one is aimed at small and medium...
What do foreigners need to enter Cambodia during COVID-19?
The Royal Cambodian Government has lifted the ban on visitors from Iran, Italy, Germany, Spain, France and the US which were implemented since March...
Cambodia Wind Power
Cambodia is set to sign a formal agreement to build a wind power station on Bokor Mountain in Kampot and add to its renewable...
Cambodian food-processing partnership signed
A partnership between Cambodian and Australian enterprises as well as Cambodian government representation have signed a deal to drive food-processing innovations through small and...
Cambodian National Information Technology Business Registration Platform
The Cambodian National Information Technology (IT) Business Registration Platform is set to launch in June 2020 according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Online...
Cambodia’s bicycle exports increase in Q1 2020
Cambodia exported almost half a million bicycles at a value of about US$119 million in the first quarter of 2020. This represents more than...
Cambodia SME Championship July 2020
The Cambodian private sector is launching an SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) Championship on the 3rd July 2020 to promote the sector in the...
Cambodian Finance ministry raises $1.4B in Q1 2020
The Cambodian Ministry of Economy and Finance raised $1.4B in Q1 2020 revenue, which represents an increase of 24% from Q1 2019.
Q1 2020 Revenue
The...
Bug Bacon: Edible insects in Cambodia
Bug Bacon is exclusively available in Siem Reap, Cambodia and is said to be the 'World’s Highest Protein Soldier Grub Snack'. The edible insect...
7-Eleven coming to Cambodia
It was widely reported in regional and Cambodian media that international retail outlet 7-Eleven is coming to Cambodia, reportedly in 2021.
7-Eleven in Cambodia
CP All...
Cambodia opens up coal mining opportunities
The Cambodian Ministry of Mines and Energy will soon review applications for the rights to four coal mining concession areas in the north of...
Cambodian rice exports reach record highs
Cambodia exported 300,252 tonnes of rice between January and April in 2020, generating an equivalent of $210 million. This is the highest Cambodian rice...
Japanese firms looks to setup renewable energy in Cambodia
Two Japanese renewable energy firms, Aura Green Energy Co and solar panel system provider WWB Corp, plan to build rice husk-fired energy plants and...
Organic Food in Cambodia
The Royal Cambodian Government has introduced an organic agriculture policy in April 2020 to boost production and exports.
Organic certification in Cambodia
A prakas (announcement number...
Cambodia Post temporarily ceases international delivery services
Cambodia Post has been forced to temporarily cease its international delivery service, citing logistics issues caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Cambodia Post
The Cambodia Post...
Cambodian rubber exports rise in Q1 2020
A report from the Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries shows that Cambodia’s rubber export increased 10% in the first quarter of 2020...
Cambodia increases its solar-power generation
Cambodia increased its total solar-power generation to 150MW (megawatts) after a 60 MW solar farm owned by SchneiTec Renewable Co Ltd. was added to...
How are Cambodian businesses affected by COVID-19?
COVID-19 has had an adverse effect on the entire globe, and in Cambodia, key industries have also taken a financial hit. A number of...
GMAC reports Cambodia’s luggage exports worth $1.2 billion
The Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) reported that exports of luggage were worth $1.2 billion in 2019. This represents a huge increase compared...
National Bank of Cambodia to launch Bakong digital currency in 2020
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) will launch a new digital currency under the moniker Project Bakong in 2020. Bakong has been labelled “a...
Cambodia’s biggest Home & Lifestyle Expo 2020
Realestate.com.kh is hosting the 2nd edition of the biggest Cambodian Home & Lifestyle Expo from 7-8th August 2020, at the Koh Pich Exhibition Center...
Moody’s Maintains Cambodia’s B2 Rating, Says Outlook Stable
Moody’s Investors Service Inc maintained a stable outlook while affirming Cambodia’s B2 long-term issuer rating on the back of robust gross domestic product (GDP)...
We Are Together For A Better Community
Mr. BAN VIBOL INITIATIVE KRA CSR PROGRAM has laid the foundation through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with its programs for the community and environment.
Since...
Gov’t Reaches Customs Revenue Goal Three Months in advance
During the first nine months of the year, Cambodia earned $2.3 billion from customs and excise collection, surpassing the government’s target for the whole...
GDP Growth Dominated By traditional Sectors In 2019, ADB says
Despite a slower-than-anticipated rise in agricultural production, Cambodia’s economy is expected to grow at 7 percent this year on the back of strong growth...
US Interior Design Firm Expands Into Cambodia
Ethan Allen, a leading interior design company from the United States, has expanded into the Kingdom.
Ethan Allen chairman and CEO Farooq Kathwari told Inside...
World Bank Approves $1 Billion In Development Assistance
The World Bank has officially approved the disbursement of $1 billion to develop priority sectors in Cambodia, the Ministry of Economy and Finance announced...
Koh Kong’s First Coal-fired Plant Up In The Air: Ministry
The investors of a project to build the first coal-fired power plant in Koh Kong province are still looking for buyers, according to the...
