U.S. Companies Signal Strong Confidence in Cambodia as Bilateral Trade Tops $10.7 Billion

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Dec. 2, 2025) — Major U.S. companies have expressed strong confidence in Cambodia’s investment climate and pledged to expand operations across high-growth sectors, as bilateral trade between the two countries surged past $10.7 billion in the first 10 months of 2025.

Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet met Tuesday with a delegation led by Ted Osius, senior vice president and regional managing director of the US-ASEAN Business Council and former U.S. ambassador.

Osius praised Cambodia’s transparency and responsiveness in addressing investor concerns and highlighted the Government–Private Sector Forum as a crucial platform for dialogue.

Delegation members briefed the prime minister on their progress and outlined plans to expand investments in healthcare, tourism, digital technology, banking, infrastructure, smart city initiatives, automotive and insurance services.

Hun Manet welcomed the commitment, stressing that U.S. investment plays a vital role in strengthening bilateral relations and supporting Cambodia’s economic development. He reaffirmed the government’s dedication to reforms that foster a transparent, investor-friendly environment.

According to the General Department of Customs and Excise, Cambodia’s exports to the United States reached $10.4 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, while imports rose nearly 50 percent to $326 million. October alone saw trade exceed $1.1 billion, underscoring the growing economic ties between the two nations.