Economy

Business, industry, trade and economic development.

National Bank to Prioritise Front-Line Soldiers’ Relief Requests as Applications Rise

A January 1 notice asked displaced borrowers to understand priority coordination for front-line soldiers; soldiers awaiting a response from lenders were asked to contact the National Bank.

2026-01-02KPS99TV

Cambodia–US trade jumps 27% in first 11 months; US remains largest export market

Ministry figures cited on December 27 put January–November trade at US$11.87 billion, up about 27.7%, including US$11.5 billion in exports and US$367 million in imports.

2025-12-28KPS99TV

Sihanoukville reports 412 supported projects worth nearly US$8 billion, with about 52,000 potential jobs

The working group reported 412 projects supported in 2024–2025, about US$7.971 billion in investment and roughly 52,000 potential jobs; 199 projects received special incentives in 2025.

2025-12-28KPS99TV

Domestic and international investors retain confidence in Hun Sen and Prime Minister Hun Manet’s leadership

At a December 25 project launch in Preah Sihanouk, Run Mansion owner Thong Setha said Chinese partners continued investing in luxury housing. Deputy governor Hem Darith backed the project and described investment support.

2025-12-26KPS99TV

Preah Sihanouk investment promotion team chair leads inspection of provincial projects

Hean Sahib and Preah Sihanouk governor Mang Sineth inspected projects benefiting from the special investment programme on December 26. The report lists cable and reel production, aluminium, furniture and bonded logistics projects.

2025-12-26KPS99TV

CAMBODIAN KECHUANG MATERIAL Plans US$524,000 Investment in Sihanoukville

Deputy Governor Long Dimanche inspected a proposed plastic and packaging factory site in Prey Nob on December 24; the company plans US$524,000 on 1,200 square metres.

2025-12-25KPS99TV

Cambodia accelerates economic transformation, prioritises automotive parts

Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol called on December 24 for industrialisation and economic diversification, with more investment in automotive parts to support Cambodia’s 2050 high-income goal.

2025-12-24KPS99TV

Cambodia’s central bank and banking association prepare financial dispute resolution centre

The National Bank of Cambodia and the banking association are preparing a centre to handle and mediate banking disputes, including new forms of disputes involving online fraud. Preparations were reported to be nearly complete.

2025-12-21KPS99TV

Investment applications worth about US$323 million across six provinces reviewed

The Cambodian Investment Board reviewed 13 applications for qualified investment project registration on December 19. The proposals total about US$323 million and could create around 7,000 jobs across six provinces, including a 150 MW wind-power project.

2025-12-20KPS99TV

Trump warns Cambodia and Thailand of additional tariffs if fighting does not stop

Media reports say Trump threatened suspended trade arrangements and new tariffs if Cambodia–Thailand fighting continued, while reporting leader calls, Anwar’s ceasefire appeal and ongoing conflict.

2025-12-15KPS99TV