Core Insights - The Cambodian government has officially released the "National Strategic Development Plan," projecting a slowdown in economic growth to 5% in 2025, down from 6% in 2024 [1] - The primary reasons for this slowdown are external factors, including border conflicts with Thailand and increased tariffs from the United States, which imposed a 19% tariff on Cambodian exports starting August 1 [1] - Despite these challenges, Cambodia's per capita GDP is expected to rise steadily, from $2,520 in 2023 to nearly $3,000 in 2025 [1] Economic Growth Projections - The industrial sector, primarily driven by garment, non-garment manufacturing, and construction, is projected to grow by 7.1% [1] - The services sector, which includes tourism, transportation, telecommunications, trade, and real estate, is expected to grow by 3.8% [1] - The agricultural sector is anticipated to see a growth rate of 0.9% [1]

Core Insights - Cambodia's economy achieved a growth rate of 5.9% in the first half of 2025, driven primarily by the manufacturing sector, with contributions from tourism and agriculture, while the construction and real estate sectors continued to show weakness [1][2] Manufacturing Sector - The garment manufacturing industry grew by 10.4%, and non-garment manufacturing grew by 8.5% in the first half of 2025 [1] - Exports of manufactured goods increased by 15.3%, significantly higher than the 8.7% growth in the same period last year [1] - The growth in manufacturing was supported by garment exports and new product exports, including tires, light bulbs, wires, and cables [1][2] Tourism Sector - The number of international tourists increased by 6.2%, reaching 3.4 million, while domestic tourist numbers surged by 50.3% to 14.6 million [1] - This growth in tourism was attributed to the development of key infrastructure, the opening of direct flights, and the organization of large-scale events to attract visitors [1][2] Agriculture Sector - Agriculture experienced a growth of 1.2%, contributing positively to the overall economic performance [1][2] Construction and Real Estate Sector - Despite a 44.1% increase in the import of construction materials and equipment, and a 37.7% rise in the value of approved construction projects, the construction sector only grew by 0.7% [1] - Foreign direct investment in the construction sector declined by 14% in the first half of 2025, indicating ongoing challenges in this area [1]