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Cambodia’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG)‑fired power plant is on track to begin operations by the end of 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy sector development. The facility, with a capacity of 900 megawatts (MW), aims to boost national electricity supply and enhance energy security. The 900 MW LNG power plant project is…
German food giant FUCHS Gruppe has announced plans to establish a pepper-processing factory in Cambodia under the “Tboung Khmum Pepper” trademark, marking a major step toward strengthening the Kingdom’s role in the global spice industry. The facility is expected to begin operations in 2026. The update was shared by Andre Fich, managing director of DF…
Cambodia’s agricultural sector posted strong growth in 2025, with Cambodia Agriculture Export revenues exceeding $4 billion in the first ten months of the year, according to new data released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The figure represents a nearly 30 percent rise compared to the same period in 2024, highlighting the country’s…
Phnom Penh, Nov. 9, 2025 — Cambodia’s fragrant variety Malys Angkor has been named the World’s Best Rice 2025 at The Rice Trader (TRT) World Rice Conference held in Phnom Penh from November 7 to 9. This marks the seventh time Cambodian rice has won the international title, following victories in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018,…
A New Era for Farming All over the world, farming is standing at a moment of change. People are living longer, cities are growing, and by 2050, the global population is expected to reach nearly 10 billion. Yet the land we grow food on is shrinking, the weather is less predictable, and farmers are being…
Washington D.C., Nov. 4, 2025 — H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), led a high-level delegation to meet with representatives of GE Vernova, a leading U.S. energy-technology company, to explore collaboration on Cambodia’s sustainable energy transition. During the meeting, held at GE…
(Ankara, Nov. 3, 2025) — Cambodian Minister of Commerce H.E. Cham Nimul met in Ankara with Mr. Hasan Gümüş, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Yayla Company, one of Türkiye’s largest grain importers and food producers. During the meeting, the chairman expressed his gratitude to Minister Nimul and the Cambodian delegation for visiting Yayla.…
Phnom Penh, November 4, 2025 — Cambodia has received $9.8 million in new climate financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to strengthen resilience across 25 of its most climate-vulnerable districts, marking a milestone in the country’s drive toward locally-led climate adaptation. The approval came during the 43rd GCF Board Meeting held on October 30…
Phnom Penh — Cambodia and China have agreed to fast-track the development of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) protocols and related procedures to expand the export of Cambodian agricultural products to the Chinese market. The agreement was reached following the 2nd Conference on the Import and Export Food Safety Cooperation Mechanism for Belt and Road countries,…
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – As plastic waste continues to pollute Cambodia’s streets, rivers, and communities, a youth-led initiative created Green Miracle to drive change among the next generation. Supported by Impact Hub Cambodia, the initiative is dedicated to reducing single-use plastic and empowering young people to take the lead in shaping a cleaner and more…
Phnom Penh: Kampong Thom province continues to solidify its position as the heart of Cambodia’s cashew industry, contributing nearly 30% of the country’s total raw cashew nut output. This figure is projected to grow further with the upcoming Cashew Agricultural Industrial Park, a major initiative aimed at transforming the province into a regional processing and…
Phnom Penh – Nearly $4 billion worth of agricultural products were exported from Cambodia during the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting a robust 30.4% increase in export volume compared to the same period in 2024, according to the General Directorate of Agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). Between January and…
MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved the second phase of Cambodia’s Energy Transition Sector Development Program (ETSDP), valued at $82.5 million, to accelerate the nation’s shift toward clean and sustainable energy. The initiative is cofinanced by the ASEAN Infrastructure Fund, the Asia–Pacific Climate Finance Fund, the Green Climate Fund, and the United Kingdom…
