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Phnom Penh — Nearly 30 leading French companies have arrived in Cambodia this week to explore new investment prospects and deepen economic ties with the Kingdom, the French Embassy in Phnom Penh announced this morning. The high-level delegation is being led by H.E. Olivier Richard, French Ambassador to Cambodia; Ms. Sophie Sidos-Vicat, President of the…
Phnom Penh – Ten large Chinese tourism businesses have expressed strong interest in Cambodia’s tourism sector, as 2025 marks the official “Cambodia-China Tourism Year.” According to the Ministry of Tourism, on August 30 in Tianjin, Tourism Minister Huot Hak—who is accompanying Prime Minister Hun Manet to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit—met with executives of…
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Cambodia, particularly in the development of social infrastructure with a strong focus on modern education. During a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Plus Summit in Tianjin, H.E. Jin Liqun, President and Chair of the…
Phnom Penh – Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), Sun Chanthol, has encouraged Plenary Group, a leading infrastructure investment company, to consider developing a large-scale convention and exhibition centre in Cambodia, modelled on the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) in Australia. Sun Chanthol led…
A top representative of Australia-based CIMIC Group has praised Cambodia’s investment environment and workforce, underscoring the growing confidence of major international firms in the Kingdom’s economic direction. Robert Seidler, board member of CIMIC Group, expressed strong satisfaction with Cambodia’s investment climate during a meeting with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol on August 25 in…
Kampong Speu is rapidly evolving into Cambodia’s next major industrial hub, thanks to a surge of new Chinese investments and government-backed infrastructure initiatives. The recent launch of the ASEAN Building Materials Industrial Park and the signing of 11 new investment agreements mark a pivotal moment in the province’s transformation from a rural region into a…
When Cambodia joined the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 1995 and later the Paris Convention in 1998, its intellectual property landscape was fragile at best. The legal framework was thin, enforcement mechanisms were weak, and the notion of protecting creators, inventors, and businesses was still in its infancy. Yet, over the last two decades,…
Phnom Penh – A delegation of Japanese investors has recently visited Cambodia to explore new investment opportunities in the electric wire and cable industry, architecture and construction, and public infrastructure development. The visit underscores growing Japanese interest in Cambodia’s dynamic economy, where 90 Japanese companies registered businesses in 2024 alone. The latest mission was led…
Cambodia’s economic story is one of resilience, reform, and ambition. While many look at the big industries like garments, agriculture, or tourism, it is the nation’s customs system that quietly powers all of them. Every product that enters or leaves the country passes through customs. When this system works well, trade flows faster, businesses save…
Phnom Penh, August 14 — H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI), welcomed a high-level delegation from Minebea Mitsumi Inc., led by Chairman Mr. Yoshihisa Kainuma, to discuss the Japanese manufacturer’s ongoing expansion in Cambodia. Minister Vanndy praised Minebea’s significant contributions to Cambodia’s industrial growth, job creation, and export capacity. He…
The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has called on Malaysian investors to seize emerging opportunities in Cambodia, highlighting the Kingdom’s dynamic growth, pro-business environment, and expanding industrial base. Malaysia currently stands as Cambodia’s 11th largest trading partner. On August 12, the CCC leadership welcomed a high-level delegation from the Malaysia Chinese Chamber of Commerce (MCCC)…
Cambodia’s investment drive showed no signs of slowing in July 2025, with nearly 70 new projects approved and total capital just shy of $950 million, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). The strong monthly performance has pushed the year-to-date total to 440 projects — already beating the full-year figure for 2024…
Cambodia is preparing to step up its international investment promotion efforts, as H.E. Sun Chanthol, First Vice-President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), is set to lead a delegation to Australia at the end of this month. The visit aims to showcase the Kingdom’s economic potential and bring in more direct Australian…
