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Cambodia has officially launched the “Cambodia’s Milled Rice Market Expansion and Export Diversification Strategy 2025–2030,” aiming to diversify export markets and strengthen the country’s global rice presence. The launch was held during the 4th General Assembly of the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) in Phnom Penh on August 26, alongside elections for the federation’s new leadership.…
PHNOM PENH — India and Cambodia have further strengthened their cultural and academic ties by signing the fifth Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to continue the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Chair in Sanskrit and Buddhist Studies at Preah Sihanouk Raja Buddhist University (PSRBU) in Phnom Penh. Strengthening India-Cambodia Cultural Cooperation The MoU was signed…
The Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) recorded impressive financial results in the first seven months of 2025, generating over $27 million in revenue, marking a 19.64% year-on-year increase compared to the same period in 2024. According to a statement released through the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX), July alone contributed more than $5 million to the…
The Indian embassy in Phnom Penh on August 13 hosted a send-off ceremony for 20 Cambodian officials from the National Authority for Combating Drugs (NACD), ahead of their 10-day specialised training programme in India on countering illegal drug trafficking. The training will take place at the National Academy of Customs, Excise, and Narcotics in Palasamudran…
Phnom Penh, August 14 — H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI), welcomed a high-level delegation from Minebea Mitsumi Inc., led by Chairman Mr. Yoshihisa Kainuma, to discuss the Japanese manufacturer’s ongoing expansion in Cambodia. Minister Vanndy praised Minebea’s significant contributions to Cambodia’s industrial growth, job creation, and export capacity. He…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Phnom Penh, July 29 – Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce, Cham Nimul, has called for more frequent and organised forums between Cambodian and Chinese investors to boost trade, strengthen business partnerships, and attract greater Chinese investment into the Kingdom. The appeal came as nine new business agreements were signed during the “Cambodia-China Industrial Park Promotion Forum”…
Phnom Penh, July 25 — Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Japan in the first half of 2025 has witnessed a significant surge, reaching over $1.22 billion — a 28.7% increase compared to $950.28 million in the same period of 2024. The figures underscore the growing strength of economic ties between the two nations, with Japan…
Phnom Penh, July 25 — The Ministry of Environment has welcomed a high-profile delegation of Japanese technology companies expressing strong interest in supporting and expanding Cambodia’s voluntary carbon credit market. The meeting, held at the ministry’s headquarters on the afternoon of July 23, was presided over by H.E. Dr. Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, and…
