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Wingmall Drops Fees, Empowers Local Shoppers and Sellers

Wingmall, Cambodia’s homegrown e-commerce platform, has launched a new national campaign focused on expanding digital opportunity for small merchants and everyday consumers. The campaign comes at a time when economic uncertainty and regional challenges—including the recent displacement of families along the Thai-Cambodian border—have underscored the importance of local, accessible solutions. Wingmall was first developed during the…

Investment

Cambodia Showcases High-Growth Sectors to Malaysian Business Delegation

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has called on Malaysian investors to seize emerging opportunities in Cambodia, highlighting the Kingdom’s dynamic growth, pro-business environment, and expanding industrial base. Malaysia currently stands as Cambodia’s 11th largest trading partner. On August 12, the CCC leadership welcomed a high-level delegation from the Malaysia Chinese Chamber of Commerce (MCCC)…

Investment

Cambodia’s Investment Approvals Surge, Nearing $1 Billion in July Alone

Cambodia’s investment drive showed no signs of slowing in July 2025, with nearly 70 new projects approved and total capital just shy of $950 million, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). The strong monthly performance has pushed the year-to-date total to 440 projects — already beating the full-year figure for 2024…

Economy

International Trade Surges Past $36 Billion in First Seven Months

Phnom Penh — Cambodia’s international trade has crossed the $36 billion mark in just the first seven months of 2025, showing a strong rise of almost 20% compared to the same time last year. Exports made up around $17.1 billion of that total, underlining the Kingdom’s growing presence in global markets. Figures from the General…

Agriculture

Cambodia Pushes for More Locally Produced Animal Feed with New Industry Agreement

Phnom Penh – Cambodia is taking another big step towards self-reliance in animal feed production, with a new agreement set to push locally-made feed to a bigger share of the market. The Ministry of Commerce has just brokered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with three major feed producers to increase the use of Cambodian-grown corn,…

Banking & Finance

Wing Bank Named Official Payment Partner of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port

Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc to enhance digital payment solutions, aiming to streamline cargo handling and expand financial access for traders and logistics providers across Cambodia. “Wing Bank, proudly owned by Cambodians and unwavering in its commitment to serve every Cambodian, is privileged to partner…

Energy

Pursat Welcomes 10-Megawatt Solar Power Plant with Energy Storage System

Pursat Province, Cambodia – August 10, 2025 – A significant milestone in Cambodia’s renewable energy landscape was marked with the official inauguration of a 10-megawatt solar power plant, equipped with an advanced energy storage battery system, developed by SchneiTec ZEALOUS. The ceremony was held at the project site in Sna Ansa commune, Krakor district, in…

Trade

Cambodia’s Rice Exports Top $1.2 Billion in First Seven Months of 2025

Phnom Penh, August 8, 2025 — Cambodia’s rice sector has continued its strong growth trajectory in 2025, with exports to international markets in the first seven months generating more than $1.2 billion — up nearly 15% compared to the same period last year. A total of 65 countries and territories purchased Cambodian rice during this…

Industry

CIMIF and CTG 2025 Kick Off in Phnom Penh, Highlighting Cambodia’s Industrial Transformation

Phnom Penh — The Cambodia International Machinery Industry Fair (CIMIF 2025) and the Cambodia International Textile & Garment Industry Fair (CTG 2025) officially opened yesterday in Phnom Penh, marking a significant step forward in Cambodia’s vision to transform its industrial sector and position itself as a competitive manufacturing hub in the region. Held at the…

History

The Rise of Yasodharapura and the Flourishing of Early Angkor Civilization

The Khmer Empire, one of Southeast Asia’s most powerful and artistically influential civilizations, saw a significant transformation during the reigns of its early monarchs. Central to this evolution was the establishment of Yasodharapura, a capital that would become the spiritual and political heart of the Angkor Empire. Yasovarman I and the Birth of Yasodharapura Yasovarman…

Investment

Cambodia to Showcase Investment Potential in Australia with High-Level Delegation

Cambodia is preparing to step up its international investment promotion efforts, as H.E. Sun Chanthol, First Vice-President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), is set to lead a delegation to Australia at the end of this month. The visit aims to showcase the Kingdom’s economic potential and bring in more direct Australian…

Investment

Cambodia-Korea Food Processing TASK Center Officially Launched in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh, August 6, 2025 — In a significant milestone for Cambodia’s growing agro-food industry, the Cambodia-Korea Food Processing TASK Center was officially inaugurated today at the National Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation (NISTI). The launch marks a new chapter in Cambodia’s effort to strengthen local SMEs and improve the quality and export-readiness of…

Banking & Finance

US-Based Argentem Creek and Salmon Group Eye Cambodia’s Booming Fintech Sector

Phnom Penh, August 6, 2025 — Cambodia’s fast-moving fintech landscape has caught the attention of major international players. Top executives from US-based Argentem Creek Partners and its regional partner Salmon Group have expressed a growing interest in exploring investment opportunities in the Kingdom’s digital finance sector, which has been seeing notable expansion in recent years.…

Diplomacy

MISTI Hosts Private Sector Consultation to Strengthen Cambodian Manufacturing Amid Border Disruptions

Phnom Penh, August 5, 2025 — In response to growing concerns from businesses impacted by the ongoing Cambodia–Thailand border tensions, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) convened a high-level consultation today to address critical challenges facing the manufacturing, SME, and service sectors. Chaired by H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, the forum…

History

Timeline of Life in Cambodia | From Permian Seas to Dinosaurs

When most people think of Cambodia, their mind jumps to Angkor Wat or the rich heritage of the Khmer Empire. But beneath the surface lies a much older story—hundreds of millions of years old. It’s a story told not through stone temples, but through the fossils embedded in ancient rock formations, waiting to be discovered.…