The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), in its release revealed the shared common situation of the ASEAN + 3 nations economic growth prospects for this and next year amid headinds caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the report, Cambodia’s economic growth this year is projected...
The Cambodian government has suspended all fish exports as it tries to stabilise domestic supply in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. The move comes in the wake of the government’s decision last week to also ban the export of all padi and white rice. According to...
Japan and Cambodia have pledged to reach $2 billion in bilateral trade this year despite the impact of the novel coronavirus on the economy. Speaking at a meeting on Monday between senior Cambodian and Japanese officials, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation spokeswoman Chea Kimtha...
PHNOM PENH — Economists and local businessmen said the Cambodian economy would most likely feel the impact of any economic slowdown in China, on account of the novel coronavirus outbreak, which has now been declared a global health emergency. Chinese stock markets crashed Monday morning, falling more...
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Thailand was worth some $9 billion last year, up 7.14 per cent from 2018’s $8.4 billion, data from the Royal Thai embassy in Phnom Penh shows. Thailand and Cambodia have maintained excellent relations, as reflected by regular high-level visits and meetings,...
Last year saw the addition of 3,838 units to the condominium supply, bringing the total number in Phnom Penh to 18,008, research firm CBRE said. The condo supply last year grew by 27 per cent with the completion of 11 projects, CBRE showed in a report...
Despite internal and external challenges, the Cambodian economy reached even greater heights last year, with the government reporting economic growth of 7.1 per cent – the highest in the Asean region. However, China-US trade tensions and protectionist policies remain obstacles, with the government forecasting 6.5 per...
These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Date Day Holiday 1 Jan Wed New Year's Day 7 Jan Tue Victory Day 8 Feb Sat Meak Bochea Day 8 Mar Sun International Women's Day 9 Mar Mon International Women's Day Holiday 14 Apr to 17 Apr Tue to Fri Khmer New Year 1 May Fri Labour Day 6 May Wed Visak Bochea Day 10...
It has been a good year for Cambodia and its tourism industry. Less than a month after the Kingdom saw its tourism competitiveness go up, another major accolade has come its way. Cambodia’s ranking in the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) went up three notches...
Cambodian holidays are inextricably intertwined with Theravada Buddhist ritual. The holidays that really count are Buddhist in origin - not even the Khmer Rouge could eradicate the practice of holidays like Pchum Ben. Even the increasing presence of modern Western culture has done little to...