Economy

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1,066 detainees, including 67 women, evacuated from Oddar Meanchey prison amid bombing risk

The General Department of Prisons moved 1,066 detainees, including 67 women, from Oddar Meanchey to Siem Reap prison overnight on December 8–9 because of bombing and shelling risks. The transfer finished safely at 4:40 a.m. on December 9, using 32 vehicles and 221 personnel.

2025-12-09KPS99TV

Cambodia reports US$790 million in cashew exports as global supplies tighten

Commerce Ministry data put Cambodia’s cashew exports at US$790 million in the first eight months of 2025, up over 60%. Industry figures expected tighter supplies to lift prices, while the cashew association promoted farming techniques to address climate risks.

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Cambodia’s milled rice exports jump 39%, earning over US$526 million in first 11 months

Cambodia reportedly exported 801,600 tonnes of milled rice in the first 11 months of 2025, up 39%, earning US$526 million. Sixty-five firms exported to 72 countries and territories, with fragrant rice exceeding 60%. A commerce official cited trade-agreement tariff benefits.

2025-12-08KPS99TV

Cambodia earns over $500 million from more than 800,000 tonnes of rice exports in first 11 months of 2025

Cambodia exported 801,643 tonnes of rice worth $526.47 million through 65 companies to 72 destinations in the first 11 months of 2025, according to the Cambodia Rice Federation.

2025-12-06KPS99TV

Chinese and Vietnamese suspects arrested over investment scams posing as “successful people”

Vietnamese police reportedly worked with Cambodia to dismantle a group posing as successful people to lure women into investments. Investigators said nearly 500 Vietnamese victims lost almost 140 billion dong and 32 people were charged; fake apps and withdrawal fees formed part of the alleged scheme.

2025-12-05KPS99TV

Investors cite confidence in Cambodia and Sihanoukville leaders as work starts on 39-storey condo

The TIME SQUARE 10 project broke ground for a 39-storey condominium in Village 6, Sangkat 4, Sihanoukville, on December 4, 2025. A site representative said construction was expected to take three to four years.

2025-12-04KPS99TV

Cambodia's goods trade rises to US$53.58 billion

Cambodia's goods trade reached US$53.58 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, up about 17%. Sun Chanthol said CDC had approved 609 investment projects worth about US$9.5 billion by the end of November.

2025-12-04KPS99TV

Cambodia's construction investment reaches $7.32 billion in first 11 months

Official data show Cambodia approved 3,503 construction projects worth $7.32 billion in the first 11 months of 2025, nearly 69 percent more investment than a year earlier.

2025-12-03KPS99TV

Challenges and opportunities: Cambodia’s economy enters an uncertain phase

The IMF forecasts Cambodian economic growth slowing from 6.0 percent in 2024 to 4.8 percent in 2025 and 4.0 percent in 2026.

2025-12-02KPS99TV

Siem Reap police arrest 19 foreign suspects over alleged investment scams

Police said a December 1 villa raid in Siem Reap led to the arrest of 16 Bangladeshi and three Nepali suspects and the seizure of computers and phones.

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