Diplomacy
Cambodia to Launch Fast-Track 6-Day SME Registration Pilot Scheme
Prime Minister Hun Manet will launch a fast-track pilot project enabling artisanal businesses to complete registration and enter the market in just six days.
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Diplomacy
Japan Reaffirms Support for Cambodia as Bilateral Investment and Strategic Cooperation Expand
Outgoing Ambassador Ueno Atsushi meets Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Peace Palace, reaffirming Japan’s support for Cambodia’s economic reforms, Toyota investments, and Sihanoukville Deep Sea Port expansion.
Education & Skills
Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment Proposes Integrating Green Skills into National TVET Policy 2026–2035
The Ministry of Environment has recommended adding green jobs and clean tech skills to Cambodia’s draft TVET Policy 2026–2035 to support sustainable growth and carbon neutrality by 2050.
Diplomacy
Landmark Delegation of 70 Chinese Companies Arrives in Cambodia to Explore High-Value Investment Opportunities
Cambodia welcomes a historic delegation of 70 Chinese companies representing Guangxi, Beijing, and Hong Kong to explore FDI opportunities across tech, renewables, and manufacturing.
Diplomacy
US-ASEAN Business Council Reaffirms Strong Confidence in Cambodia’s Economic Growth and Security Framework
A delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council visited Phnom Penh to explore new investment opportunities, highlighting $13B+ in bilateral trade, industrial modernization, and strong public safety measures.
Tourism
Cambodia Food Expo 2026 Spotlights Khmer Cuisine and Gastronomy Tourism
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — The Cambodia Food Expo 2026 concluded its three-day run from July 17 to 19 at the Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Centre in Phnom Penh. Operating under the theme “Khmer Food Must Be Strong,” the event brought together local food producers, entrepreneurs, investors, and tourism officials to support the national food…
Economy
Canadia Bank Wins Best Bank for Large Corporates Title at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — Canadia Bank, one of Cambodia’s largest commercial banks and its largest locally owned financial institution, has been named the Best Bank for Large Corporates in Cambodia at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. This recognition marks the fourth time the bank has earned this title since 2023. The award reflects Canadia…
Economy
SCAN Industrial Services Addresses Cambodia’s Industrial Skills Gap with Integrated TVET Model
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — To help address technical workforce shortages in manufacturing, SCAN Industrial Services (SIS) is introducing a hands-on vocational training model designed to connect technical education directly with factory production. Speaking in an interview featured by EuroCham Cambodia and Cambodia Investment Review, Dhanita Nair, Director of the SME Resource Center at SCAN Industrial…
Trade
The RCEP Effect: How Tariff Reductions and Rules of Origin are Shaping the Cambodia-Vietnam Corridor
As Southeast Asian economies actively navigate shifting global trade dynamics, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has emerged as a stabilizing operational framework. Data from the first half of 2026 highlights this impact quite clearly, particularly along the trade corridor between Cambodia and Vietnam, where regional integration is translating directly into steady, measured growth. Rather…
Education & Skills
India and SBKU Sign Agreement to Modernize Tele-Conference and Engineering Labs
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — The Embassy of India and Samdech Preah Mahasangharajah Bour Kry University (SBKU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 18, 2026. This agreement sets a framework for a new Quick Impact Project (QIP) in the capital city. Specifically, the project will establish a tele-conference facility and modernize the electrical engineering…
History
The Khmer Empire: A Trading Power Built on Rice, Rivers and Empowered Women
When people think of the Khmer Empire, they often picture Angkor Wat, monumental temples and powerful kings. Yet behind these achievements stood an equally impressive economic system. From the empire’s foundation in 802 CE until the 15th century, Khmer prosperity was supported by productive agriculture, skilled water management, busy local markets and extensive international trade.…
Diplomacy
China and Cambodia Vow to Deepen “Ironclad Friendship” Through Tech and Trade Corridors
SHANGHAI, CHINA — In a move to strengthen regional alliances, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet in Shanghai on Friday afternoon. The high-level meeting took place on the sidelines of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), which concluded its sessions running from July 15 to…
Trade
Cambodia Digital Trade Forum 2026: Ministry Invites India Pavilion
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — The Ministry of Commerce of the Kingdom of Cambodia has extended a warm, official invitation to Jomney to collaborate in organizing an exclusive Indian Pavilion at the highly anticipated 3rd Cambodia Digital Trade Forum & Online Expo 2026. The landmark event is scheduled to take place from 11 to 13 September…
Diplomacy
30 Educators Head to India for Advanced AI and STEM Training Under ITEC
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — The Embassy of India in Phnom Penh recently hosted a send-off interaction for 30 Cambodian educators and officials. This group of professionals is traveling to India for an advanced technical capacity-building course. Specifically, the cohort includes teachers and administrative staff from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS). The group…
Diplomacy
Cambodia and Philippines Target Rice Trade Expansion and Direct Flights to Boost Bilateral Integration
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — In a major step toward strengthening regional ties, Cambodian Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen praised the deepening diplomatic and economic partnership between Cambodia and the Philippines. The remarks were shared during a farewell meeting with the outgoing Philippine Ambassador to Cambodia, H.E. Ms. Flerida Ann Camille…
