Second Section Of Western Rail Line Opens
The railroad connecting Serey Sophorn in Poipet to Battambang, a section of the western rail line that runs for 65 kilometres, officially opened Sunday.
The...
Vegetable Production Programme Bears Fruit
A government initiative to reduce vegetable imports is bearing fruit, with Siem Reap province producing 1,432 tonnes of veggies last year, according to a...
Construction Of Giant Coal Plan Continues As Scheduled
Construction of the massive coal-fired power plant being built in Preah Sihanouk, known as the CIIDG Erdos Hongjun Electric Power plant, will reach the midway point...
Draft Gaming Law To Be Approved
Cambodia’s draft gaming law will be submitted to the cabinet for approval within this month to pave the way for the country to attract...
Cambodia Grew 7.5 Pct In 2018: World Bank
The Cambodian economy expanded by 7.5 percent last year, according to the World Bank’s Cambodia Economic Update, released on Monday.
This better-than-expected growth was driven...
Contract Farming Schemes On The Rise: Ministry
The Ministry of Agriculture said the number of contract farming schemes has increased this year as farmers and traders are more aware of the...
Economic Outlook Bright: ADB
The country’s economy outlook for 2018 is marked by robust export growth, strong foreign investment, sustained growth in the number of tourist arrivals, and...
Festival To Promote Local Products
In a bid to promote the made-in-Cambodia brand, the Ministry of Commerce is urging local businesses to exhibit their products in the upcoming Tonle...
With Support From Thai University, Sericulture Sector Set To Flourish
In a bid to revive the local sericulture sector, Mahasarakham University, an academic institution based in Northeastern Thailand, is providing technical assistance to a...
Smart Cities To Be At The Forefront Of Upcoming Forum
With the next edition of the Cambodia Architect and Décor International Exhibition just around the corner, both government and private sector agree the future...
EBA Removal Won’t Affect Development Projects: EU
The potential cancellation of the Everything-but-arms (EBA) scheme will not have an impact on development projects in Cambodia funded by the European Union, according...
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....
The Benefits Of A SEZ With Bonded Warehouse
In July of this year, Kerry Worldbridge Logistics held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kerry Wordbridge Special Economic Zone (KWB SEZ), an economic zone...
Steel Mill Discussed For Sihanoukville Industrial Park
Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) may play host to a new steel mill built and run by a Chinese company, SSEZ’s marketing department chief...
USAID Kicks Off Women Empowerment Project
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) yesterday launched ‘Women Entrepreneurs Act’, or ‘WE Act’, a project to empower young women in Cambodia’s...
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...
New organic markets open in Siem Reap and Kampong Thom
Under its Boosting Food Projection programme, the government has now successfully opened eight markets for chemical-free vegetables in eight provinces across the country.
Attending the...
WTO Trade Pact Poised To Boost Cambodian Exports
The US Ambassador has urged the Cambodian government to improve customs procedures and reduce bureaucracy to make the most of the World Trade Organisation’s...
ADB Approves $7.6 Million Loan For Solar
In a bid to promote the development of renewable energies in the Kingdom, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday approved a $7.64-million loan...
Transport & Logistics Forum 2023 – Key Lessons For Cambodia’s Development...
Eurocham organised the Transport & Logistics Forum 2023 in April 2023 which featured Cambodian Minister of Public Works & Transport, H.E. Sun Chanthol, presenting...
National Grid To Reach All Provinces Next Year
The government says it plans to have all 24 provinces in the country connected to the national grid by 2020.
Five provinces still lack access...
Urban Village Phase II: Topping Out The Tallest Building On Hun...
On January 21, 2023, Urban Village Phase II held its topping out ceremony marking a new milestone for this notable addition to Phnom Penh’s...
Oknha Kith Sula Appointed As Chief Operating Officer At Royal Group...
Royal Group Board of Management and Group Human Resources recently appointed Kith Sula as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Royal Group International.
“Over the past...
Kerry Worldbridge SEZ Opens Its Doors To Tech Industry
Kerry Worldbridge Logistics’ special economic zone began operating yesterday, with promises of boosting the high-end technology industry. The zone, a joint venture between Hong...
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...
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd Acquires Cambodian Corporate Stores
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises (DPE) announced it has acquired the existing Domino’s Pizza businesses in Cambodia, Malaysia, and Singapore for USD $214 million.
The Domino’s store...
25 Capital-Provincial Investment Sub-Committees Launched
25 Capital-Provincial Investment Sub-Committees (CPISC) have been launched in Cambodia to help decide on private investment and resolve disputes related to investment projects to...
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...
New MoU With Korea For Tech Centre
The Ministry of Industry and Handicraft will cooperate with two South Korean high-tech companies to establish a technology centre with the aim of facilitating the...
17th Give A Day Shares Growth Lessons From Cambodia’s Most Dynamic...
Co-organised by Khmer Enterprise and Swisscontact, the 17th edition of Give A Day was held on October 5, 2023 at the Khmer Enterprise Office....
Chemical Analysis Systems To Increase Food Safety
Local produce can now be checked for pesticide residue using the technique known as chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS) after the Ministry of Agriculture acquired LCMS...
Hospitality And F&B Exhibition Kicks Off
The sixth edition of the Camfood and Camhotel expos began yesterday in Phnom Penh with the aim of promoting the local cuisine and hospitality...
Phnom Penh’s New $1.5b Airport Gets The Green Light
The capital will soon be serviced by a new airport, which, according to a recent government announcement, will be built in Kandal province.
The project,...
New Hybrid Corn Seed To Be Ready For Use Next Year
After four years of research, Cambodian scientists have created the country’s first variety of hybrid corn, with hopes running high it will boost food...
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...
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...
Cambodia, Thailand Single Visa
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to promote the use of single visa for foreign tourists, particularly among those traveling within the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic...
IMF Revises Cambodia’s 2023 Economic Growth Forecast To 5.6%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has adjusted its growth projection for Cambodia's GDP in 2023 to 5.6 per cent, down from its previous forecast...
Chinese Company To Dive Deep Into Cambodia’s Fish Market
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries signed an agreement yesterday with China Ocean Fishing Holding Limited (COFL) to start a $100 million joint...
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...
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,...
Condé Nast 2023 Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards Recognises Cambodian Hotels
The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 has ranked three hotels from Cambodia in the top four of the "Top 10 Hotels in...
Japanese Companies To Begin Mineral Extraction In Northeast
The Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (Jogmec) on Tuesday announced plans to exploit copper and zinc deposits in Stung Treng province, in...
Agricultural Communities To Rise
In an effort to increase agricultural production and raise living standards for farmers, the Ministry of Agriculture is prioritising the creation of agricultural communities...
Cambodia Urged To Focus On Good Corporate Governance
With the country’s economy expanding at break-neck velocity, the time has come for Cambodia’s private sectors and regulators to get serious about corporate governance...
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...
SEARA Sports Offers Stand Up Health Solution For Office Workers
Sitting for the majority of the workday is what most office jobs afford – an accepted standard amongst professionals. But a wealth of reports...
New Electricity Bill Cuts Planned To Start In April
Starting on April 1, the Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC) will continue to bring down the cost of electricity for households and enterprises in...
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...
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,...
Crypto Social Trading Exchange MoonXBT Signs MOU with SERC
On the back of the global cryptocurrency platform Binance signing an MoU with the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) earlier in 2022, crypto...
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...
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...
Cellcard Maintains Network ‘Speed Lead’ With Latest Ookla Tests
The latest Ookla results for network speeds in Cambodia have just been announced, again placing Cellcard as having the fastest 4G in the Kingdom.
The...
Amru Rice Chosen For Asean Award
The Asean Business Advisory Council (Asean-BAC) has chosen Amru Rice Cambodia as the winner of the Golden Agrow Award.
The accolade recognises firms, businesses, entrepreneurs,...
ADB Signs $250 Million Loan Deal
Cambodia and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday signed a new loan agreement for $250 million to finance projects in key development areas, according...
Exports Up In First Quarter
Exports are up 12% in the first quarter of 2017 compared with the same period last year, thanks to the improved economic performance in countries...
Kampong Speu Palm Sugar Earns PGI Status In Europe
Kampong Speu province’s palm sugar this week was awarded geographical indication status in the European Union.
The European Commission on Tuesday announced that Kampong Speu...
Experts Convene To Debate Intellectual Property Rights
More than 200 business leaders, consultants, lawyers and government officials gathered yesterday to discuss intellectual property rights in an event organised by the European...
Cambodian Tourism On The Uptrend As 2023 Comes To A Close
The combination of the start of the traditional ‘high season’ for tourism and several high-profile events such as the Water Festival, Angkor Marathon, and...
Cassava Mosaic Virus Now Affecting At Least Five Provinces: Ministry
The cassava mosaic virus, a disease with the potential to devastate whole harvests, is now present in at least five provinces in the country,...
Two More Provinces To Be Able To Issue Certificates Of Origin
Producers, traders and exporters in Ratanakkiri and Tbong Khmum can now apply online for certificates of origin for their exports, submitting applications through the...
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....
Thai Vending Machines Set For Cambodia
A local firm is to partner with a top Thai manufacturer to bring the latest self-service vending machines to Cambodia as part of a...
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...
Haidilao Hotpot Set To Enter Cambodia In Soon To Arrive Prince...
The international hotpot chain Haidilao is poised to expand its reach into Cambodia, with plans to open a new branch in Phnom Penh in...
Cambodia’s First International Agriculture Expo In Pipeline
Santhai Import Export Company is planning the first international exhibition of agricultural products in Cambodia this year in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture,...
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...
Korea To Help Improve Agriculture sector
South Korea has pledged to help Cambodia tackle some of the main issues affecting the agriculture sector.
The pledge was made during talks last week...
Cellcard Reports Strong Financial Performance And Secures Funding For Continued Growth
Cellcard (CAMGSM PLC.) released its annual report for the financial year which ended on December 31, 2023. The report highlights a series of milestones...
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...
Digital Signatures In The Making
A month after the release of sub-decree 246, the first directive in the kingdom to address digital signatures, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications...
From The ‘Valley Of Death’ To Success: Insights From Priya Thachadi...
At CAMESCO 2023, B2B Cambodia spoke with Priya Thachadi, Co-Founder and CEO of Villgro Philippines, an incubator that helps fund and mentor startups addressing...
Cambodian Raffles Hotel Le Royal Voted Among The Best Hotels By...
Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Cambodia, which has won several awards over the years, has been voted one of the 'World’s Best City Hotels'...
A New Solar Power Partnership Set To Shine
Engie, a French multinational electric utility company, and Devenco, a local enterprise, have entered a partnership to explore possibilities in Cambodia’s nascent solar power...
Cambodia Key Tax Updates 2023
AmCham recently held the 2023 Tax Updates Forum and guests from DFDL and CamEd Business School discussed the key changes and updates in the...
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...
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...
OPINION: Gearing For Digital Financial Inclusion – The Next Big Opportunity...
Cambodia’s financial inclusion policy is set out in its National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2019-2025, but do structural challenges make this a tall task to...
Japan Focused On Developing Mekong Supply Chain
Japanese firms are building factories and industrial parks in Cambodia to feed the increasingly complex supply chains of goods manufactured for consumer markets in...
SME Confidence Falls As Big Business Stands Firm: Report
Cambodia’s business confidence index fell by seven percentage points from last year due to global competition, perceived political instability, and a bearish climate due...
PPSEZ’s IPO Roadshow Gets Underway
Phnom Penh SEZ Plc, launched its IPO public roadshow yesterday, hoping to raise up to $11.6 million.
The company intends to float around 11.6 million...
An Evening Full Of Values And Prestige
King’s Road Angkor Premium Office & Property Management celebrated its annual Staff Recognition Night.
On August 1, 2019, King’s Road Angkor Premium Office & Property...
Emirates Airlines To Resume Phnom Penh Flights In May 2024
The Emirates airline has announced that it will resume its daily Phnom Penh service, starting from 1 May 2024, via Singapore. Pre-pandemic, the airline...
Cambodia Embarks On The Fourth Industrial Revolution
In today’s world, more countries are looking for innovative strategies to deal with the rising uncertainties they are facing. Asean, not cushioned from the...
Inside Construction: A Master Plan For Phnom Penh
We publish an opinion piece from Pawel Siudecki, director of The Room Design Studio, regarding the necessity of an official Master Plan in aiding...
Opening Ceremony For RMA Cambodia’s Inaugural Business Partners Expo 2024
RMA Cambodia Plc. held the opening ceremony for its inaugural 'RMA Cambodia Plc. and Business Partners Expo 2024' on the morning of April 8...
Central Bank Urges Businesses And NGOs To Participate In Data Collection
The government on Friday highlighted the need for greater access to data to further the country’s development, urging the private sector to participate in...
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...
US Embassy Organises ‘Restaurant Week 2023’ To Promote American Agricultural Products...
The U.S. Embassy organised 'Restaurant Week 2023' in Phnom Penh to promote U.S. agricultural products to the Cambodian business and culinary communities. The event...
Cambodia’s Business Community Shares Reflections On 2023 And Expectations For 2024
At the end of 2023 and throughout the first month of 2024, B2B Cambodia asked various experts and members of the Kingdom's business community...
Gasoline Retail Prices Creep Up In The Kingdom
Retail prices for gasoline have gradually increased by approximately 5 percent since December last year, raising concern from motorists that prices will hit the ceiling...
Cambodia-India Direct Flights Could Be In Service By 2024
With the new airports under development in Cambodia, and the government seeking to diversify its portfolio of investors and sources of tourism, direct flights...
Navigating Investment Challenges And Opportunities In Cambodia: Interview With Christophe Forsinetti,...
B2B Cambodia had a chance to sit down with Christophe Forsinetti, Founder and Chairman of OBOR Capital and OBOR Management, to get his insights...
Garment Buyers Asked To Bring In Tech
The government is calling on international buyers to increase investment in the garment and footwear sector and to introduce new technologies to help modernise...
Review Of Cambodian Q1 2024 Economic Data
With the close of the first quarter (Q1) in 2024 followed closely by the Khmer New Year (inevitably delaying some reports), we review what...
CDC To Issue 35 Project Certificates In Industries
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has preliminarily issued final registration certificates for 35 projects with a combined investment capital of $444...
Garment Sector Improvements Recommended
The Asean Macroeconomic Research Office has released a report advising the government and main garment association on how to improve the economic outlook of...
Cambodia, Myanmar Trade Cooperation
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Cambodia and Myanmar will encourage investment from small and medium enterprises and exchange agricultural...
Cambodia Showcases Opportunities For Chinese Investors
Representatives from over 200 Chinese companies attended the Cambodia-China Business Forum yesterday at Garden City Hotel on the outskirts of Phnom Penh to discuss...
