At the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference in Manila, Cambodia prioritized artificial intelligence, semiconductors, fintech, and digital trade in bilateral talks with key Asian dialogue partners.
Signature Rice achieves a landmark victory for sustainable agriculture in Cambodia by earning the country’s first IFC EDGE Preliminary Certificate for a green rice mill.
PHNOM PENH — The Board of Trustees of Khmer Enterprise held its 20th meeting on Thursday, 23 July 2026, to review program progress and approve strategic directions for its next implementation phase. The session was chaired by H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Discussions…
The CDC and GIZ have launched the ICONE II project to connect Cambodian businesses with German partners, driving SME productivity and private sector expansion through 2030.
Prime Minister Hun Manet will launch a fast-track pilot project enabling artisanal businesses to complete registration and enter the market in just six days.
Outgoing Ambassador Ueno Atsushi meets Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Peace Palace, reaffirming Japan’s support for Cambodia’s economic reforms, Toyota investments, and Sihanoukville Deep Sea Port expansion.
The Ministry of Environment has recommended adding green jobs and clean tech skills to Cambodia’s draft TVET Policy 2026–2035 to support sustainable growth and carbon neutrality by 2050.
Cambodia welcomes a historic delegation of 70 Chinese companies representing Guangxi, Beijing, and Hong Kong to explore FDI opportunities across tech, renewables, and manufacturing.
A delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council visited Phnom Penh to explore new investment opportunities, highlighting $13B+ in bilateral trade, industrial modernization, and strong public safety measures.
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — The Cambodia Food Expo 2026 concluded its three-day run from July 17 to 19 at the Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Centre in Phnom Penh. Operating under the theme “Khmer Food Must Be Strong,” the event brought together local food producers, entrepreneurs, investors, and tourism officials to support the national food…
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — Canadia Bank, one of Cambodia’s largest commercial banks and its largest locally owned financial institution, has been named the Best Bank for Large Corporates in Cambodia at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. This recognition marks the fourth time the bank has earned this title since 2023. The award reflects Canadia…
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — To help address technical workforce shortages in manufacturing, SCAN Industrial Services (SIS) is introducing a hands-on vocational training model designed to connect technical education directly with factory production. Speaking in an interview featured by EuroCham Cambodia and Cambodia Investment Review, Dhanita Nair, Director of the SME Resource Center at SCAN Industrial…
As Southeast Asian economies actively navigate shifting global trade dynamics, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has emerged as a stabilizing operational framework. Data from the first half of 2026 highlights this impact quite clearly, particularly along the trade corridor between Cambodia and Vietnam, where regional integration is translating directly into steady, measured growth. Rather…
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — The Embassy of India and Samdech Preah Mahasangharajah Bour Kry University (SBKU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 18, 2026. This agreement sets a framework for a new Quick Impact Project (QIP) in the capital city. Specifically, the project will establish a tele-conference facility and modernize the electrical engineering…
When people think of the Khmer Empire, they often picture Angkor Wat, monumental temples and powerful kings. Yet behind these achievements stood an equally impressive economic system. From the empire’s foundation in 802 CE until the 15th century, Khmer prosperity was supported by productive agriculture, skilled water management, busy local markets and extensive international trade.…