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 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:…
Cambodia has taken a significant step toward advancing its mineral resources sector, with the Ministry of Mines and Energy formally approving a new investment agreement for the long-anticipated Memot gold project in Tbong Khmum province. The deal, signed on November 17 under the leadership of Minister Keo Rottanak, authorises Renaissance Minerals (Cambodia) Ltd to transition…
Strong Investment Boost for Preah Sihanouk Preah Sihanouk province is witnessing renewed investor confidence, with 19 new projects valued at $267 million approved under the Royal Government’s “Special Investment Promotion Program in Sihanouk Province.” Since the program’s launch, nearly 400 projects have now benefitted from these incentive policies. High-Level Meeting Approves New Projects The latest…
The border that Cambodia shares with Thailand is one of those places where history never fully settles. The hills, the temples, the old paths and the thick forests all carry memories of another time. People on both sides know this. They live with it every day. And yet, in moments of tension, the weight of…
Cambrew’s newly appointed Managing Director, Mr. Michiel Oerlemans, paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, to discuss industry collaboration, market challenges, and the company’s future direction in Cambodia. The meeting highlighted Cambodia’s evolving beverage sector and the government’s push for responsible, sustainable growth. During the discussion, Mr.…
H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI), met with Ms. Yasmin Siddiqi, the newly appointed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Cambodia, reaffirming a shared commitment to deeper cooperation and accelerated private sector development. During the meeting, Minister Vanndy congratulated Ms. Siddiqi on her new role and welcomed…
Cambodia’s industrial story is often reduced to headline numbers. Growth percentages. Export values. Sector shares. Yet when you step back and look at the deeper shifts taking place, something much more meaningful comes into view. The country is not simply expanding its industrial base. It is redesigning it. Slowing global demand, new tariff landscapes and…
There are places where history whispers gently, and Sambor Prei Kuk is one of them. Tucked away in the quiet forests of Kampong Thom Province, this ancient capital carries the soul of Cambodia’s early civilisation. Long before Angkor rose to global fame, Sambor Prei Kuk was already shaping ideas, architecture, and spiritual traditions that would…
Cambodia’s bicycle industry continues to accelerate at an impressive pace, recording over USD 502 million in bicycle exports from January to October 2025—a sharp 47.66% increase compared to the same period last year. The figures, released by the Ministry of Commerce, underline Cambodia’s strengthening position as one of the world’s leading bicycle manufacturing hubs. A…
Strong Passenger Growth Across All International Airports Cambodia’s aviation sector is experiencing a solid rebound, with more than 5.6 million domestic and international travellers passing through the country’s three international airports in the first ten months of 2025. Data from the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) shows that Techo International Airport, Siem Reap–Angkor International…
Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H.E. Prak Sokhonn met with H.E. Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, for a bilateral discussion on the afternoon of November 20 in Kigali, Rwanda. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 46th Ministerial Conference of La…
Khmer Enterprise has successfully organized the E-Friend & SMEs Meet-Up for Market and Funding in collaboration with Enterprise Vision Academy, one of the flagship programs under the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Campaign 2025. The event brought together entrepreneurs, SMEs, banks, investors, and major market operators with the shared goal of strengthening market access, unlocking financing pathways, and…
Some places look nice when you scroll past them online. And then there are places that catch you unexpectedly and stay somewhere inside you. Full Moon Island Resort on Koh Ampil is one of those places. It’s not a flashy kind of beautiful; it’s the kind that grows on you gently. I spent three days…
Cambodia has taken a significant step toward enhancing its industrial competitiveness and export readiness after Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation H.E. Hem Vanndy met with H.E. Luo Wen, Minister of the State Administration for Market Regulation of China, in Beijing on November 17. The high-level meeting aimed to deepen bilateral cooperation on metrology,…