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Cambodia’s Tourism ‘Freefall’ – Not Just About the Numbers

2 months ago

International arrivals to Cambodia fell 47.8% year-on-year through May 2026 – the weakest month, May, brought just 232,000 visitors. 2025 was already a difficult year for the sector, with arrivals…

Cambodia’s Quiet Competitive Case: Standing Apart — For the Right Reasons

Connecting Dots

2 months ago

Recent headlines on Cambodia’s economy have cut in different directions — trimmed growth forecasts alongside robust export and investment figures, softening tourist arrivals, and renewed calls to diversify sources of…

Cambodia’s Property Market: A Glut Above, a Shortage Below

Connecting Dots, Economic Overview & Investment Climate

2 months ago

Recent inquiries from international contacts have prompted this analysis. Several questioned the veracity of industry claims about a property recovery – some noting, not without irony, that the recovery narrative…

Cambodia’s Agro-Processing Gap: Two Data Points, One Conclusion

Agriculture & Agri-Business, Connecting Dots

2 months ago

Two separate readings of Cambodia’s economic data last week arrive at the same place. Trade figures show Vietnam and Singapore absorbing import share that Thailand once held — most visibly…

[Seminar Guidebook] Cambodia: Business Outlook 2026 and Unlocking Opportunities

Connecting Dots, Delegation, Featured Posts and Publications, Panel Discussions

5 months ago

This guidebook was produced for the Business Seminar “Cambodia: Business Outlook 2026 and Unlocking Opportunities“, held on 9 April 2026 in Singapore and co-organized by Aquarii BD Cambodia and the…

Cambodia–Singapore Trade Jumps 191.5% in Early 2026 – But the Real Picture is More Nuanced

Connecting Dots

5 months ago

Cambodia’s bilateral trade with Singapore surged 191.5% year-on-year in January–February 2026, according to data from the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE), reported in the Khmer Times on…

The US-ABC’s Move into Cambodia: What are the Nauces?

Connecting Dots, Economic Overview & Investment Climate

9 months ago

The announcement that the US-ASEAN Business Council (US-ABC) plans to establish a permanent office in Cambodia is on the surface a diplomatic win. But when you layer it on top of…

Cambodia’s Agricultural Sector: Export Performance and Global Recognition

Agriculture & Agri-Business, Connecting Dots, Economic Overview & Investment Climate, Trade, Tariffs & Politics

9 months ago

Overview Cambodia’s agricultural sector demonstrated strong performance in 2025, with export revenue exceeding USD 4.18 billion in the first ten months and international recognition for rice quality. The Kingdom maintained…

Cambodia Records USD 26.6 Billion in Trade with US and China in January-October 2025

Connecting Dots, Trade, Tariffs & Politics

9 months ago

In the first ten months of 2025, Cambodia’s trade with China reached USD 15.9 billion, a 33.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024, while trade with the US…

Spain Becomes Cambodia’s Largest EU Trading Partner

Connecting Dots, Trade, Tariffs & Politics

9 months ago

Trade Performance Overview Cambodia’s trade with the European Union reached USD 4.4 billion during January-September 2025, up 9% from the previous year, driven by exports of USD 3.75 billion that…

The United States Reciprocal Tariff on Cambodia:

Connecting Dots, Trade, Tariffs & Politics

9 months ago

Tariff Timeline and Export Performance Although the 49% reciprocal tariff first announced on April 2, 2025 – the highest among all targeted countries – created much uncertainty and anxiety amongst…

Cambodia Investment Climate 2025: Growth and Policy Framework

Connecting Dots, Economic Overview & Investment Climate

9 months ago

Economic Performance According to the 2025 Investment Climate Statement released by the US Department of State, Cambodia’s gross domestic product grew by 5.3% in 2024 and is projected to rise…