Beijing reaffirms Funan Techo Canal completion by 2028

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Beijing reaffirms Funan Techo Canal completion by 2028 China has pledged to advance collaboration to ensure the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal is completed by 2028. This commitment follows Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol's request to Chinese Vice Minister Zhou Haibing for increased Chinese investment in Cambodia's prioritized infrastructure projects, part of Cambodia's $36.6 billion infrastructure master plan. The 174 projects within this plan span various transport modes. The Funan Techo Canal, connecting the Mekong River to the sea, is progressing with land demarcation and mapping, aiming for excavation and construction to begin in late 2025. Chinese and Cambodian technical teams have completed their joint review of the canal project's feasibility study and technical layout, leading to the signing of the project agreement. China remains Cambodia's largest investor. (Source: Kiripost)

Cambodia on course for record rice export volumes this year Cambodia anticipates exporting over 700,000 tonnes of milled rice this year, a new record reflecting substantial growth in its agricultural sector, as reported by the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF). In the first eight months, Cambodia exported 472,803 tonnes of milled rice, an increase of 14.7% compared to the same period last year, generating $1,462 million from both paddy and milled rice exports. This positive outlook is attributed to sustained international demand and government support. The CRF stresses the need for enhanced promotion of Cambodian rice globally, despite its multiple World's Best Rice Award wins. Key export markets include EU countries, China, and ASEAN nations. (Source: Khmer Times)

Cambodia, China to further promote tourism cooperation Cambodia and China have agreed on a comprehensive action plan to significantly boost Chinese tourism and air connectivity. The commitment, made during the 2nd Tripartite Mechanism Meeting, focuses on increasing direct flights from various Chinese provinces to Cambodia's main airports, including the new Techo International Airport. Both nations will work to ensure a safe and secure environment for Chinese visitors and improve Cambodia's tourism services and human resources. Cambodia's Minister of Tourism requested Chinese provinces and the private sector to attract airlines and invest in Cambodia, highlighting incentives for foreign investors. The plan also includes implementing existing memorandums of understanding and increasing Famtrip and film tourism initiatives. This effort follows a 48.2% surge in Chinese tourist arrivals in the first seven months of 2025, with nearly 690,000 visitors recorded. (Source: Khmer Times)

Corporate News

Japanese company aims for 20 million tonnes of CO2 cuts in Cambodia over 10 years Japanese startup Green Carbon plans a significant expansion across 8-10 Cambodian provinces, aiming to cover over 500,000 hectares and reduce approximately 20 million tonnes of CO2 emissions over 10 years, generating carbon credits. The company, which develops nature-based credits through initiatives like AWD rice cultivation, biochar, and reforestation, is currently implementing its first large-scale AWD project in Battambang. Green Carbon collaborates with research institutions and is coordinating with Cambodian and Japanese authorities for project registration under the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM), a framework supporting Cambodia's decarbonisation and Japan's climate targets. (Source: Khmer Times)

Stock Market

CSX index edges up 0.10% on MJQE, ABC gains On 17 September 2025, the CSX Index rose 0.10% to close at 404.0 points. On the Main Board, MJQE (+0.51%) and ABC (+0.29%) posted gains, while GTI (-0.28%) recorded losses. PWSA, PPAP, PPSP, PAS, PEPC, and CGSM all closed unchanged. On the Growth Board, DBDE gained 0.50%, while JSL slipped 0.36%. Total trading volume reached 71,794 shares, with a turnover of KHR 446 million. (Source: YSC Research)

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