PHNOM PENH — Cambodia’s exports continued to show strong momentum in the first five months of 2026, reaching **US$14.04 billion**, up 19% from US$11.8 billion during the same period last year, according to a report released by the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) on June 10, 2026. 📊 Cambodia’s Top Export Markets Rank […]
PHNOM PENH — ABA Bank has launched a new feature called PaySound, an audio notification system for incoming payments. This feature can instantly announce the amount and currency of a payment, supporting three languages: Khmer, English, and Chinese. PaySound is available on ABA Mobile, ABA Merchant App, and ABA POS terminals, allowing users to confirm received payments immediately without
Choosing a fixed deposit account with a competitive interest rate is a key strategy for investors and civil servants looking to grow their wealth safely. This article compiles the latest interest rates (as of June 2026) from major banks in Cambodia, including ACLEDA Bank, ABA Bank, and Phillip Bank, to help you make an informed decision.
BANTEAY MEANCHEY — Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Acting Head of State, has announced firm measures against brokers importing frozen meat from Thailand, warning that he will take action against both importers and involved officials who facilitated the imports. This move comes amid the Cambodia-Thailand border crisis, where Thailand has previously applied economic pressure including cutting off
PHNOM PENH — The surge in global fuel prices, driven by the conflict in the Middle East, is creating a severe chain reaction of impacts on Cambodian household economies. As Cambodia imports 100% of its fuel, global price fluctuations directly affect local commodity prices, transportation costs, and production expenses. According to the World Bank report released
PHNOM PENH — The World Bank has released its June 2026 Cambodia Economic Update, projecting that the country’s real GDP growth will slow to 3.9% this year before recovering to 4.9% in 2027. Despite challenges from high fuel prices, falling foreign remittances, and a construction sector slowdown, Cambodia’s economy remains resilient – a positive signal for long-term investors. 📉 Key Impacts
PHNOM PENH — The United States, through its embassy in Cambodia, has announced a $250,000 grant to continue restoration work on Phnom Bakheng temple next year. The announcement was made during the 42nd technical session of the International Coordinating Committee for the Safeguarding and Development of the Historic Site of Angkor and Sambor Prei Kuk
PHNOM PENH — ACLEDA Bank has started Phase 1 of its cross-border QR payment system, allowing Indian travellers to safely make digital payments using their UPI apps at many merchants in Cambodia, the bank announced. With this rollout, Indian users can now scan Bakong’s KHQR codes at more than 4.5 million merchant outlets across Cambodia,
For decades, the diplomatic dance between Southeast Asia and Northern Europe has been one of quiet progress and steady mutual respect. However, as we approach 2026, that “quiet” partnership is about to get a lot louder—and much more lucrative. Earlier this week, during a high-level meeting at the Solidarity Palace, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei
Cambodia’s Rise as an Export-Driven Economy Over the past two decades, Cambodia’s export economy has experienced a remarkable transformation. Once heavily dependent on agriculture and a small number of commodities, the country has evolved into a rapidly growing export hub in Southeast Asia, supplying products to markets across North America, Europe, and Asia. Today, exports