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]