今年首月柬埔寨与RCEP成员国贸易额实现大幅增长 编辑：万可义 另据柬新社20日报道，柬埔寨服装、鞋类和旅行用品(GFT)行业今年1月份实现出口收入近14亿美元， 较去年同期稳步增长。 报道引述柬埔寨商业部报告称，今年首月，柬埔寨GFT行业出口总额为13.98亿美元，同比增长7.2%。 其中，服装出口额10.14亿美元，同比增长6.7%；鞋类出口额1.96亿美元，同比增长16.8%；旅行用品类 产品出口额1.88亿美元，同比增长1.1%。 报告显示，作为柬埔寨最大的外汇收入来源，GFT行业占该国出口总额的46.5%。柬GFT产品主要销售 市场包括美国、欧盟、加拿大和日本等国家和地区。(完) 来源：中国新闻网 中新社金边2月21日电 最新统计数据显示，今年第一个月柬埔寨与《区域全面经济伙伴关系协定》 (RCEP)成员国之间贸易总额超过37亿美元。其中，柬对RCEP成员国出口额为9.27亿美元，同比增长 19.34%；自RCEP成员国进口额28.3亿美元，同比增长13.32%。 当地时间20日，《金边邮报》援引柬埔寨海关总署消息说，柬埔寨的四大RCEP贸易伙伴包括中国、越 南、日本和韩国。 柬埔寨王家研究院一名经 ...

Core Viewpoint - The report from the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce indicates a steady growth in the export of garments, footwear, and travel goods, reaching $14.84 billion in the first 11 months of the year, a 16.9% increase compared to $12.69 billion in the same period last year [1] Export Performance - Garment exports amounted to $10.46 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 17% [1] - Textile exports reached $620 million, showing a significant increase of 36.7% [1] - Footwear exports totaled $1.91 billion, marking a growth of 26.4% [1] - Travel goods exports were valued at $1.85 billion, with a modest increase of 3.7% [1] Economic Impact - The garment, footwear, and travel goods sectors are crucial drivers of economic growth in Cambodia and represent the largest source of foreign exchange earnings [1] - The primary export markets for these products include the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, Canada, South Korea, and Japan [1] Labor Market Update - The minimum wage for workers in the garment, footwear, and travel goods sectors will increase from $208 to $210 next year [1] - Currently, the minimum wage system applies only to these three manufacturing sectors, with other industries not yet included [1]

Economic Growth Outlook - Cambodia's economy is projected to grow by 5.2% in 2025, according to the Cambodian People's Party Chairman Hun Sen [1] - The World Bank has revised Cambodia's economic growth forecast for 2025 down to 4% from an earlier estimate of 5.5% [1] - The World Bank report highlights that while Cambodia's economy shows resilience, growth is uneven, particularly in labor-intensive manufacturing sectors like garments and footwear [1][3] Export Market Diversification - Cambodia is working on diversifying its export markets and products, despite the U.S. being its largest export market [1][3] - The Cambodian government is focusing on maintaining flexibility and resilience in the garment and footwear industries amid external pressures [3] Impact of U.S. Tariff Policies - The uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariff policies is significantly impacting Southeast Asia's economic growth, including Cambodia [2][3] - The Cambodian garment and footwear sectors are particularly vulnerable to potential U.S. tariffs, with many factories awaiting decisions from U.S. authorities [3] Agricultural Sector Development - Cambodia aims to enhance its agricultural value chain by focusing on the processing of products like cashews, bananas, and mangoes [4][5] - The country is pushing for local processing to add value to agricultural products, which is crucial for its economic foundation [4] RCEP and China-Cambodia Trade Relations - China remains Cambodia's largest trading partner, with ongoing benefits from the RCEP and China-Cambodia Free Trade Agreement [6] - Cambodia's trade deficit with China is expected to persist, as the country imports many intermediate goods for processing and re-export [6] Infrastructure and Belt and Road Initiative - The Belt and Road Initiative is crucial for Cambodia's infrastructure development, which is necessary for global competitiveness [8][9] - Future cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative will focus on industrial development and enhancing quality and standards in various sectors [9] Financial Cooperation and Currency Settlement - The cross-border RMB business between China and Cambodia is projected to reach approximately 20 billion yuan in 2024, doubling year-on-year [10] - The establishment of a currency settlement system will facilitate easier transactions between Cambodian and Chinese businesses [10] Youth and Technological Collaboration - Cambodia's young population is seen as a potential asset for technological collaboration with regions like the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [11] - There is a strong interest in fostering cooperation between young innovators from both regions to explore market opportunities [11]