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Highlighting massive investor confidence, Cambodia’s large-scale factories climbed 5.35 percent to 3,284 units by mid-2026, creating an employment hub for 1.33 million citizens.
KRATIE, CAMBODIA — A high-level Cambodian-Vietnamese business delegation completed a strategic study tour of the Snoul Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Kratie province. The cross-border mission focused entirely on expanding industrial cooperation, boosting regional logistics networks, and setting up advanced agro-processing facilities. According to an official statement released by Cambodia’s Commercial Office in Ho Chi…
PHNOM PENH — Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing (Cambodia) has successfully achieved a monumental industrial milestone, officially launching the assembly and production of its next-generation pickup truck, the new Toyota Hilux Travo. Crucially, the entire model transition and production line operations were executed fully by skilled Cambodian engineers and technicians. The high-profile inauguration ceremony took place on…
Speaking at the 30th anniversary of PSE, Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasized that knowledge is freedom, urging youth to prioritize skill development and self-reliance over background.
PHNOM PENH — The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) has officially unveiled 16 comprehensive volumes of China’s National Occupational Standards following an official donation by the Chinese Embassy. Cambodian government officials described the curriculum materials as a monumental step toward strengthening domestic vocational training frameworks and aligning the local workforce with international benchmarks.…
A visiting Japanese business delegation met with the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce to explore expanding investments in healthcare, agriculture, and services as bilateral trade tops $1.2 billion.
Prime Minister Hun Manet ordered the Royal Cambodian Army to crack down on illegal fishing as he and the First Lady released 1.5 million fish into the Vai Ko River for National Fish Day.
A new overland trade corridor traversing Laos into China transforms Cambodian logistics, slashing shipping times and costs for six major approved agricultural products.
PHNOM PENH — The Cambodian government has officially formed a high-level inter-ministerial task force to diversify its tourism sector. The newly established committee holds a clear mandate to develop and execute action plans targeting “after dark” heritage experiences and film-induced tourism across the country. Leadership Structure and Operational Mandate According to an official decision issued…
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with security ministers from Laos and Vietnam at the Peace Palace to encourage deeper trilateral partnership, cross-border security, and joint efforts against cyber fraud.
British consumer goods multinational Unilever has revealed plans to establish local manufacturing facilities in Cambodia, deepening its 23-year commercial footprint in the Kingdom.
PHNOM PENH — The Cabinet of the Royal Government of Cambodia has officially approved a series of sweeping reforms designed to strengthen national economic resilience and deepen ASEAN integration. During a plenary meeting chaired by Prime Minister Hun Manet, ministers endorsed four vital draft laws and a new national action plan. Together, these measures aim…
The Siem Reap Provincial Administration launched a new capacity-building program to optimize its three-year rolling investment strategy for 2027–2029.
BEIJING — Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) Sun Chanthol has encouraged the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to expand its investment footprint in Cambodia. Specifically, he urged the company to target high value-added sectors that directly support economic diversification and job creation. The…
Cambodia has officially launched its National Strategy on Startup Development 2026–2030. Moving away from a manufacturing-heavy economy, the Kingdom is empowering its tech-savvy youth to build homegrown solutions in fintech, health tech, and smart agriculture.
