PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia’s banking and financial sector recorded moderate credit growth and strong deposit expansion in 2025, underscoring continued system stability despite ongoing global and domestic economic headwinds, according to the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). Outstanding loans rose 4.1% from a year earlier to about $63 billion, while customer deposits climbed 14.7% […]
Why This Matters Now for U.S. Travelers In 2026, social media trends are playing an increasingly powerful role in shaping global travel decisions. One unexpected trend has captured the attention of U.S. travelers, digital creators, and tourism analysts alike: the so-called “real-life Temple Run” trend at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat. Inspired by the globally popular mobile
In recent months, TikTok and Instagram feeds have been flooded with short-form videos featuring young travelers and top-tier influencers sprinting through ancient corridors, leaping over obstacles, and exploring temple ruins at the break of dawn. This “Real-Life Temple Run” trend is more than just viral entertainment; it has become a powerful economic engine, propelling Cambodian
PHNOM PENH – Cambodia’s agricultural sector reached a historic milestone in 2025, exporting 14.9 million tonnes of products—a 28% increase over the previous year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF), this surge generated approximately $5 billion in total revenue, solidifying agriculture’s role as a cornerstone of the national economy. The Rice
PHNOM PENH – National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Governor H.E. Dr. Chea Serey met with a high-level delegation from the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) on Thursday to chart the course for Cambodia’s 2026 economic strategy. The meeting, led by AMRO Director Mr. Yasuto Watanabe, signaled a deepening partnership as Cambodia transitions from a traditional
Cambodia’s Tire Industry Explodes with Nearly $1.4 Billion in 2025 Exports PHNOM PENH – Cambodia’s industrial landscape is undergoing a massive transformation as the nation’s fledgling tire manufacturing sector officially hit “powerhouse” status. In 2025, tire exports reached a staggering $1.38 billion, marking a nearly 58% increase over the previous year’s $874 million. This surge
PHNOM PENH – Cambodia intensified its war on transnational cybercrime Friday, deporting 209 foreign nationals as part of a massive regional effort to dismantle “scam farms.” The group—consisting of 73 South Koreans and 136 Myanmar citizens—was handed over to their respective home authorities by the General Department of Immigration. Officials confirmed the group includes a
The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) is shifting into high gear this spring, launching two high-profile trade events in February and March designed to fast-track exports to China and Japan. Expanding the Footprint in China The momentum begins in February with a dedicated B2B matchmaking event in Phnom Penh. In a strategic partnership with
Cambodia is pivoting from a labor-intensive economy to a high-tech industrial hub. On Thursday, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Economic and Industrial Research Federation reaffirmed its commitment to upgrading Cambodia’s human resources through advanced cooperation in drone technology, automation, and vocational excellence. This strategic roadmap, discussed between Federation President Liang Songshou and Deputy
As international travel rebounds and Asia-Pacific tourism continues to modernize, airport infrastructure has become a defining factor in how countries compete for global travelers. For U.S. travelers, airlines, and tourism planners, Cambodia’s development of Techo International Airport represents a major shift in how the country connects to the world. Located south of Phnom Penh, Techo