The economy, investment, trade and the companies building Cambodia. · 904 stories
PHNOM PENH — Cambodia’s economic momentum gathered significant pace in May 2026, as the country registered 37 new investment projects valued at approximately USD 570 million. According to an official press release issued by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), these newly approved ventures are projected to generate more than 25,000 employment opportunities…
PHNOM PENH — Cambodia Airways has officially taken delivery of its brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft, marking a major milestone in the airline’s fleet modernization and regional expansion strategy. The advanced turboprop aircraft touched down successfully at Phnom Penh Techo International Airport on June 10, 2026, at 15:40 local time, where it was warmly welcomed by…
SEOUL — Cambodia’s Ambassador to South Korea, Khuon Phon Rattanak, has officially assured executives of South Korean conglomerate KBI Group that the Cambodian embassy stands ready to facilitate strategic meetings with both public and private sector institutions to smooth the way for direct investments into the Kingdom. The diplomatic assurance came during a high-level meeting…
PHNOM PENH — Cambodia’s international trade in goods continues to demonstrate robust momentum, crossing the $30 billion threshold during the first five months of 2026. This represents an aggressive year-on-year increase of nearly 20% compared to the same period in 2025. However, alongside expanding global market reach, the Southeast Asian nation continues to manage a…
HANOI, Vietnam — Representatives from the Cambodian and Vietnamese private sectors have gathered in Hanoi to map out a strategic path toward achieving a massive $20 billion annual bilateral trade target. The high-level discussions took place during the “Business Meeting and Networking” event on the afternoon of June 8. Jointly organized by the Cambodia Chamber…
Indian tourists visiting Cambodia can now pay for goods and services using UPI-enabled apps — the same payment tools they use at home — following the official launch of Phase 1 of the Cambodia–India cross-border QR payment system on June 3, 2026. The launch ceremony, held at the Rosewood Hotel in Phnom Penh, was presided over…
A Small University Project Reflects a Much Bigger Story for Cambodia In a country increasingly looking to add more value to its agricultural sector, a group of Cambodian university students and researchers may have quietly created something far bigger than a new beverage. At the Agricultural and Nutrition Research Center of Preak Leap National Institute…
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said Cambodia’s tax authority is among the world’s most flexible, highlighting consultation and cooperation with taxpayers while outlining plans for a more transparent and standardised taxation system.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet praised the newly inaugurated General Department of Taxation headquarters in Phnom Penh, highlighting its modern design, Khmer architectural identity, and construction by Cambodian professionals using local materials.
Cambodia inaugurated the Kampong Cham Water Supply System, expanding clean water access to an additional 8,875 families through a USD 12.98 million infrastructure project supported by the ADB, AFD, European Union, and the Cambodian government.
There is a particular kind of professional restlessness that cannot be cured by a promotion or a bigger territory. For Vijay Allaham, it took eleven and a half years and three continents before he finally understood what it was asking him to do. Allaham had spent more than a decade building Kaizen practice across some…
The World Bank has approved a $300 million program to improve Cambodia’s transport and logistics systems, focusing on highway upgrades and regional connectivity to support trade and economic growth.
Cambodia has registered four new geographical indication products, including silk, crab, cashew, and mango, to boost global recognition, protect local identity, and enhance export potential.
