Economy and commerce

A US congressional delegation has pledged stronger support for efforts to expand cooperation between Cambodia and the US, while reaffirming Washington’s support for mine and unexploded ordnance clearance operations in Cambodia. ...

The Ministry of Commerce is hoping to expand digital commerce in Cambodia through the 3rd Digital Trade Forum and Online Expo (3rd DTF), which will take place next month. ...

Amid growing global uncertainty, one of the Kingdom’s leading business leaders has declared that Cambodia needs to further broaden and diversify its markets to enhance competitiveness and create more export opportunities. ...

Cambodia and Malaysia’s Selangor state have discussed investment opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and potential business cooperation to deepen economic ties and encourage cross-border investment. ...

Air Cambodia on Monday inaugurated its new Airline Operations Control Center (AOC) at its headquarters in Phnom Penh, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s broader operational modernisation and growth strategy. ...

Cambodia’s exports of garments and clothing accessories continue to show positive signs, with total export earnings reaching nearly $7 billion in the first seven months of 2026, up nearly 8% compared with the same period in 2025. The total accounted for one-third of Cambodia’s total ...

Cambodia’s industrial sector recorded strong growth in the first six months of 2026, with total production exceeding $9.8 billion, according to a report released yesterday by the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI).​ ...

Commerce Minister Cham Nimul met with Director General of Rachna Eco Energy EV Automotive (Cambodia) Co Ltd Oun Rachna, on Monday, and discussed the company’s business progress and its upcoming plans to expand electric vehicles (EVs) and clean energy development across Cambodia. ...

The securities market rebounded in June, with the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) Index climbing to 455.8 and total market capitalisation rising to 12,505 billion riels, equivalent to $3.1 billion, according to the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) latest data. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has shared the success of the government’s “Special Programme to Promote Investment in the Four Northeastern Provinces of the Kingdom of Cambodia 2025–2028”. ...

International development economists have encouraged Cambodia to continue the measures it has introduced to counter the efforts of the current global energy disruption, according to a new report released by the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI). The “The Economic Impact of International Energy Market Disruptions ...

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has expressed regret over the closure of three factories in Banteay Meanchey province, which it said were affected by high transportation costs and declining orders following border disruptions with Thailand. The ministry has assured workers at the three ...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has identified the agro-processing and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing industries as “priority sectors for developing future-ready skills”, with plans being formed to develop a workforce capable of meeting the Kingdom’s evolving industrial and labour-market demands. The Ministry of Labour and ...

Indonesia is prioritising military and police capacity-building in its defence cooperation with Cambodia this year rather than supplying additional weapons, as Jakarta seeks to ensure Cambodian personnel can operate the military equipment provided in previous years more effectively. ...

Siem Reap Angkor International Airport welcomed more than 700,000 passengers in early 2026, prompting officials to introduce airport fee incentive programmes to accelerate recovery towards pre-pandemic visitors. ...

Cambodia registered 33 investment projects worth approximately $525 million in July 2026, with the projects expected to generate around 17,000 jobs, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...

China has reiterated that its defence equipment cooperation with Cambodia and Thailand does not target any third country, as Thai military officials raised concerns over Cambodia’s growing inventory of Chinese-supplied military hardware, most recently its new naval corvettes. ...

Cambodia has received 72 investment applications worth a combined $2.7 billion for the northeast region as of August 7, 2026, as the government rolls out new support measures, including customs exemptions and below-market financing. ...

Major growth in container and cargo throughput, and unrealised foreign exchange gains drove Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q2’26) by 218 percent to 56.4 billion riel (approximately $14 million) from 17.8 billion riel a year ago. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has reiterated that the development of Cambodia’s four northeastern provinces remains a government priority regardless of the country’s withdrawal from the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA). ...

The Kingdom’s leading associations of financial institutions have issued a joint statement alleging that recent documentary videos issued by LICADHO do not reflect the current situation of Cambodia’s financial sector. ...

Cambodia and the US are moving to deepen practical military cooperation, with US Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Steve Koehler visiting Phnom Penh for talks on strengthening ties between the two countries’ armed forces. ...

The Japanese embassy in Phnom Penh hosted an August 4 send-off ceremony for the latest intake of Cambodian government officials who will soon depart for Japan to pursue post-graduate studies under the Japanese Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Programme. ...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn has used a bilateral meeting with Malaysia to reiterate Cambodia’s commitment to resolving issues peacefully, and in line with international law.​​ ...