PHNOM PENH– The Cambodia Climate Finance Facility launched officially in Phnom Penh on 17 June 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to expand climate-related investment. Operating as a dedicated national framework, the program establishes a path toward green economic transformation. Ros Seilava, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and…
Cambodia is aggressively courting South Korean investment in EV systems, automotive components, and digital healthcare to diversify its economy away from labor-intensive garment manufacturing.
Maritime trade in Cambodia is experiencing an extraordinary period of growth. During the first five months of the year, the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port successfully processed over 270,000 TEUs of containers. This monumental shift represents a sharp volume increase of more than 30% compared to the exact same period in 2025. Furthermore, a total of…
The Single Portal online business registration platform has achieved a major milestone nearly six years after its official launch. More than 58,000 businesses have successfully registered through the system, marking a significant leap forward in the nation’s digital economy. According to a June 15 press release issued by the Digital Economy and Business Committee (DEBC)…
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.