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France and Cambodia are advancing bilateral economic cooperation even as Paris grapples with domestic fiscal challenges. The latest developments highlight renewed investor interest and strategic dialogue between the two countries’ officials. In the French capital, Cambodian Commerce Minister Cham Nimul held discussions with representatives of MEDEF International and business leaders from prominent French firms. The…
U.S. biotechnology company Charles River Laboratories has announced a US$500 million investment in Cambodia aimed at strengthening biomedical research and scientific infrastructure. The project will establish a biomedical research and regulated breeding facility to support health-related studies and scientific research in the country. Cambodian government officials highlighted the project’s strategic significance for the nation’s economic…
PHNOM PENH – The Cambodia Investment Board (CIB) has officially begun reviewing a proposal for a massive new Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Kampong Speu Province, signaling a continued push to decentralize industrial growth. The proposal, which covers approximately 455 hectares in the Phnom Sruoch District, was the focal point of the Council for the…
Saudi investors are expected to visit Cambodia in 2026 to explore new investment opportunities, strengthening economic ties between the two countries. The announcement was made by Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Cambodia, during a courtesy call with Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen at…
For Cambodia, investment has never been only about numbers. It is closely tied to national memory, recovery, and a steady belief in progress shaped by decades of rebuilding. As the country moves toward 2026, investment expectations are framed not by sudden optimism, but by continuity—grounded in infrastructure growth, regional integration, and the quiet confidence of…
When news emerged in mid-December that Cambodia had applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), it did not come with fanfare or bold political statements. But among economists, trade experts, and investors, the message was clear. This move matters. The CPTPP is not just another free trade agreement. It is…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Cambodia has shattered its investment records, with the Council for the Development of Cambodia’s (CDC) Cambodian Investment Committee approving more than 600 investment projects in the first 11 months of 2025, according to a recent CDC press release. This marks a substantial 57% increase in approved projects compared to the same period in…
Cambodia’s flagship annual trade promotion event, the Cambodia Trade Expo (CTExpo), opened on December 4 with around 150 high-quality Khmer product booths out of a total of 250 exhibitors. The expo is positioned as a major platform to promote Cambodian products to global markets and facilitate meetings between local producers and international investors. Organised by…
Cambodia and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their intention to strengthen business cooperation by pursuing memoranda of understanding between their respective chambers of commerce, as both sides acknowledge that current bilateral trade remains limited. The commitment was made during a meeting on December 2 in Phnom Penh between Lim Heng, vice-president of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce,…
Anyone walking through a supermarket in Phnom Penh over the past weeks may have noticed something unusual. The refrigerated shelves that usually hold fresh milk were not as full as before, and some brands disappeared entirely for days at a time. Most people had never really questioned where their milk came from, but the sudden…
Phnom Penh – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD763 million investment program, including a USD20 million Asian Development Fund (ADF) grant, to expand access to safe water supply and sanitation, strengthen water security, and enhance climate resilience across Cambodia’s rapidly growing urban areas. The Livable, Resilient, and Water-Secure Cities Investment Program will…
Dubai Chambers has named Cambodia one of its most promising emerging markets for global expansion, signalling a new era of economic cooperation under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The announcement reinforces Cambodia’s growing visibility in international business circles and strengthens its position as a rising destination for trade and investment, adding further weight to…
Cambodia’s retail landscape is changing faster than many expected. Walk through Phnom Penh today and you will see a country that is no longer satisfied with basic shopping choices. Young consumers want better service, more variety, and brands that reflect their lifestyle. Investors see potential everywhere, yet the market still struggles with the same problem:…
