Economy

Preah Sihanouk Releases Preliminary 2025 GDP Results to Support Development and Attract Investment

Industry Minister Urges Investment in Modern Agro-Processing to Strengthen Export Competitiveness

Indonesia cuts natural gas exports to Singapore from October 24

Indonesia is prioritising domestic energy demand and cutting pipeline gas supplies to Singapore from Natuna and Sumatra. The reported reduction is 31 BBTUD.

Cambodia’s Central Bank Explains Bank Liquidation and Depositor Repayments

NBC Governor Chea Serey discussed temporary administration and liquidation, saying affected institutions accounted for around 2–3% of the banking market. Repayments depend on the legal asset-realisation process.

Cambodia and Vietnam Discuss Plans for a Joint Trade Centre in Phnom Penh

A Cambodia–Vietnam business meeting on October 21, 2026 discussed cooperation among KC Market, Mekong Tay Ninh and RNR INVESTMENT to establish a joint trade centre in Phnom Penh.

Svay Rieng prison transfers detainees to Correctional Centre 3

Detainees were transferred from Svay Rieng provincial prison to Correctional Centre 3 on October 22, with prison departments and authorities in three provinces cooperating.

Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after more than four years in custody

Russia released US citizen Stephen Hubbard on October 21 after more than four years in custody, during a visit by a US special envoy.

MISTI promotes links between foreign-invested enterprises and local suppliers

Minister Hem Vanndy chaired an inter-ministerial meeting on October 21 to define measures and targets for links between foreign-invested businesses and local suppliers.

Southeast Asia's digital economy projected to reach $368 billion in 2026 as AI drives growth

The e-Conomy SEA report projects Southeast Asia's digital economy at $368 billion in 2026, about 17% above 2025, with AI supporting growth across major sectors.

Hun Manet: SME Bank provided nearly US$500 million to more than 3,400 businesses by 2025

Hun Manet outlined MSME support measures, noting nearly US$500 million in policy loans to more than 3,400 businesses by 2025.