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Cambodia’s Royal Government has launched a poverty support programme offering targeted households approximately 1.8M riels to alleviate financial strain and strengthen social safety nets in key districts, supporting vulnerable families with essential needs and socioeconomic resilience.
Cambodia has launched healthy and affordable food reforms to enhance national food safety, nutrition education and local food systems. The policies aim to improve access to nutritious diets across the population through regulation, consumer awareness and support for local producers.
Cambodia-France bilateral trade rose by 14.9% in January 2026 to $58 million, driven by diverse export and import activities. The growth underscores strengthening commercial ties between Phnom Penh and Paris, supported by broad trade engagement and export promotion efforts.
In 2026, Cambodia is no longer just a destination for low-cost labor; it is a burgeoning hub for niche technical and sustainable industries. With a 2026 national budget of $10.2 billion and new digital laws like Prakas 117, the barrier to entry for formal side hustles is lower, but the requirement for specialization is higher.…
Cambodia’s legal casino industry generated over $72 million in government revenue in 2025, reflecting continued growth in licensed gambling activity and its contribution to tourism and public finances under the country’s regulatory framework.
PHNOM PENH – Cambodia’s trade volume with Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries reached approximately $3.76 billion in January 2026, marking a robust 14.7% increase compared to the same period last year. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Commerce, the trade volume with RCEP partners accounted for over 61% of Cambodia’s…
Cambodia’s IFAD-ASPIRE-AT partnership is reducing trade barriers for rural smallholders by improving market integration, export protocols, and access to finance, with USD 35 million in commercial agreements and new sanitary standards targeting key export markets.
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – February 7, 2026 – Cambodia and Laos have significantly bolstered their bilateral ties, reaffirming a robust commitment to elevate cooperation across all key sectors. A primary focus is set on achieving an ambitious bilateral trade target of US$700 million by the year 2030, marking a new chapter in their comprehensive strategic…
Cambodia did not become one of the world’s largest cashew producers by accident. The expansion happened field by field, farmer by farmer, over years of quiet persistence. What is happening now feels different. The country’s cashew sector is no longer just growing. It is maturing, and that changes the conversation for investors. Cashew trees stretch…
India’s resilient economic outlook in 2026 sends important signals for South Asian integration, shaping trade, travel flows, and regional connectivity across Southeast Asia and Cambodia.
Cambodia is emphasising the need for a clean, real economy focused on productivity and transparency. This article explores what that means for growth, youth opportunity, and Cambodia’s role in the future AI-driven economy.
Elon Musk’s presence at Davos signals the rising role of technology in global leadership. From a Cambodian perspective, it highlights how AI and digital innovation are shaping future economic opportunity.
The Royal Government of Cambodia has launched a comprehensive economic development programme aimed at strengthening national competitiveness, promoting diversification, and enhancing economic resilience amid ongoing global uncertainty. The initiative was unveiled by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Aun Pornmoniroth at a public event in Phnom Penh. The programme is designed to…
