Economy

Business, industry, trade and economic development.

Preah Sihanouk and ASEAN–China Centre Discuss Investment and Tourism Cooperation

Governor Mang Sineth meets ASEAN–China Centre Secretary-General Shi Zhongjun on April 28 to discuss infrastructure, investment promotion, visitor outreach and digital-economy cooperation.

2026-04-29KPS99TV

Hun Manet calls for stronger economic and defence capabilities at Labour Day celebration

At an International Labour Day celebration on Koh Pich in Phnom Penh on April 26, Prime Minister Hun Manet said Cambodia needed to rely on its own strength to safeguard peace and develop its economy, defence capabilities and human resources together.

2026-04-26KPS99TV

Vireak Buntham fertiliser factory opens after investment of about US$4 million, director says

The director of Vireak Buntham said about US$4 million had been invested in its Kampong Speu fertiliser factory, which formally opened on April 22, 2026 after six months of trial supply and distribution. Further organic fertiliser expansion depends on demand; a separate food factory remains under construction.

2026-04-22KPS99TV

Upper Tatay pumped-storage project plans 1,000 MW capacity and about US$1 billion investment

Cambodian Mines and Energy Minister Keo Rottanak described Upper Tatay as a project supporting green energy and electricity storage. The China National Heavy Machinery Corporation investment is reported at about US$1 billion, with planned capacity of 1,000 MW and completion targeted for 2029.

2026-04-21KPS99TV

Cambodia’s Commerce Minister presents investment and regional market opportunities in Singapore

Commerce Minister Cham Nimul addressed an April 9 seminar organised by SBF with Aquarii, presenting Cambodia’s business environment and opportunities in logistics, agro-food processing and the digital economy, and inviting Singapore businesses to explore trade and investment partnerships.

2026-04-09KPS99TV

Cambodia’s first pumped-storage project scheduled to break ground in Koh Kong

The report outlines an approximately US$1 billion, 1,000 MW project with a five-year construction schedule and an April 10 groundbreaking.

2026-04-04KPS99TV

Rice federation reports US$207.54 million in first-quarter milled-rice exports

The rice federation says 58 companies exported 361,578 tonnes of milled rice in Q1 2026, while wet-paddy exports separately reached 2,000,600 tonnes, worth an estimated US$433.23 million.

2026-04-03KPS99TV

Depositors wait outside Panda bank as phased repayments begin

Staff at the bank’s headquarters said only customers previously notified by telephone could complete withdrawal procedures on April 2.

2026-04-02KPS99TV

Cambodia and Japan discuss cashew and aquaculture investment

Sun Chanthol met a Japan–Cambodia Association delegation on April 1 to discuss business cooperation, port expansion, aquaculture, cashews and future investment-promotion plans.

2026-04-02KPS99TV

Wang Wenbin pledges continued support for Cambodia’s economy and defence

Meeting National Assembly President Khuon Sudary on March 31, China’s ambassador pledged further development support, including canal cooperation, and encouraged peaceful dialogue.

2026-03-31KPS99TV