Economy and commerce
Investment
Cambodia, Germany eye stronger SME alliances
Cambodia and Germany are seeking to strengthen cooperation in supporting local enterprises, improving quality infrastructure and promoting investment, as Cambodia works to enhance the competitiveness of its domestic industries ahead of its graduation from least developed country status. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502048250/cambodia-germany-eye-stronger-sme-alliances/
Cambodia plans Germany investment mission for early 2027
Cambodia plans to step up efforts to attract German investment through a business and investment mission to Germany in early 2027, featuring an investment forum and business-matching activities to connect Cambodian investment opportunities with German companies and investors. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502047548/cambodia-plans-germany-investment-mission-for-early-2027/
Rapid industrial growth drives shift to agro-processing investment
With climate volatility threatening crop yields and global buyers demanding stricter food safety and sustainability standards, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) is pushing the modernisation of Cambodia’s farm-to-table supply chain, which demands mobilising responsible and sustainable investment. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/rapid-industrial-growth-drives-shift-to-agro-processing-investment
Kingdom adds 366 new factories in 9 months
Cambodia registered 366 new factories in the first nine months of this year, bringing the total number of operational factories to 3,417, as the country continues to expand its industrial base and attract investment in manufacturing, according to the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502046079/kingdom-adds-366-new-factories-in-9-months/
European firm pledges closer business ties with Cambodia
IM Capital Holding, a Polish investment group, has pledged to deepen ties between Cambodia and Poland’s private sectors, proposing a bilateral business forum and the establishment of a Cambodia-Poland Chamber of Commerce. ...
Giuseppe Ricapito
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502042609/european-firm-pledges-closer-business-ties-with-cambodia/
Cambodia, Turkey set ambitious $1B bilateral trade goal
Cambodia and Turkey have pledged to boost bilateral trade to $1 billion in the coming years. To attract Turkish investors, Prime Minister Hun Manet highlighted six key competitive advantages and investment opportunities currently driving Cambodia’s economic appeal. ...
Mom Kunthea and Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502041902/cambodia-turkey-set-ambitious-1b-bilateral-trade-goal/
New investment project approvals down, but diversification a positive indicator
The Cambodian government approved 36 investment projects in September 2026, bringing the total number of investment projects approved during the first nine months of the year to nearly 400. ...
Cambodia, Azerbaijan pledge improved bilateral trade, investment efforts
Cambodia and the Azerbaijan have pledged to strengthen bilateral trade and investment following Prime Minister Hun Manet’s visit to the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), held in Baku, the Azerbaijani capital. ...
Korean drone battery manufacturer weighing up investment in Cambodia
The management of South Korea’s NEO Battery Materials Ltd. has expressed interest in visiting Cambodia to explore cooperation with Cambodian public and private institutions on investment in battery products for drones. ...
ICC-Preah Vihear seeks Thai strike data to aid explosive clearance
The international committee overseeing the conservation of Preah Vihear Temple has requested information from Thailand on aerial bombardments and artillery fire to help clear explosive remnants of war (ERWs) and restore safety around the conflict-damaged World Heritage site. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/icc-preah-vihear-seeks-thai-strike-data-to-aid-explosive-clearance/
Cambodia, New Zealand agree to tap bilateral trade potential
Prime Minister Hun Manet received the newly appointed New Zealand Ambassador to Cambodia Raylene Siale Tagaloa Liufalani at the Peace Palace yesterday. The meeting focused on expanding bilateral cooperation, reinforcing economic ties, and exploring new avenues for mutual growth. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502032070/cambodia-new-zealand-agree-to-tap-bilateral-trade-potential/
CCC expands liaison in France to promote investment ties
The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is strengthening its presence in France by establishing a liaison in Paris, as part of efforts to promote Cambodia as an attractive investment destination and deepen business ties between the two countries. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502031381/ccc-expands-liaison-in-france-to-promote-investment-ties/
China sees Cambodia as ‘key partner’ in next phase of ASEAN cooperation
China sees Cambodia as a key participant in the next phase of China–ASEAN cooperation, with trade, investment and infrastructure among the areas expected to drive the partnership, a Chinese foreign ministry official told visiting Southeast Asian journalists on September 28. ...
Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/china-sees-cambodia-as-key-partner-in-next-phase-of-asean-cooperation/
Cambodia eyes China investment in agro-processing
Cambodia is promoting investment in agro-processing, storage, and cold-chain logistics to expand its exports to China, which currently accepts 19 types of agricultural products under bilateral protocols. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502030041/cambodia-eyes-china-investment-in-agro-processing/
Cambodia industrial investment tops $28 billion
Cambodia’s industrial sector continues to expand, with registered industrial investment capital surpassing $28 billion as the country accelerates efforts to attract higher-value manufacturing and modernise its production base. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502027173/cambodia-industrial-investment-tops-28-billion/
Cambodia showcases investment assets to GCCAA investors
Cambodia aims to convert strong interest from Chinese and global enterprises into active investment projects. To drive this effort, the government highlighted key opportunities in agriculture, agro-industry, tourism, healthcare, and digital technology to a visiting delegation from the Global Chamber of Commerce and Associations Alliance ...
Pov Sothak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502025195/cambodia-showcases-investment-assets-to-gccaa-investors/
Indonesian firm explores investment in Cambodia’s agro-industrial sector
PT JAPFA Comfeed Indonesia Tbk (JAPFA Comfeed), a major Indonesian agro-food enterprise, evinced interest in exploring new investment opportunities in Cambodia’s animal health, production, and aquaculture sectors. ...
Giuseppe Ricapito
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502025199/indonesian-firm-explores-investment-in-cambodias-agro-industrial-sector/
Cambodia, Vietnam seek $20B trade, more investment
Cambodia is calling on Vietnamese investors to expand into agro-processing and high-value manufacturing as the two countries seek to deepen investment ties and raise bilateral trade to $20 billion. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502024519/cambodia-vietnam-seek-20b-trade-more-investment/
DPM pitches Cambodia’s six investment pillars in China
Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) Sun Chanthol on Friday pitched Cambodia’s massive investment potential to Chinese businesses during a recent trade mission, highlighting six strategic pillars that make the Kingdom a prime destination for foreign ...
Chi Lymeng
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502023785/dpm-pitches-cambodias-six-investment-pillars-in-china/
US investors explore investment opportunities in Cambodia
Both the Royal Government and the private sector have welcomed a visiting US business delegation’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation and exploring new investments across logistics, infrastructure, manufacturing, and agriculture. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021861/us-investors-explore-investment-opportunities-in-cambodia/
37 investment projects with investment capital of $233 million registered in August
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Provincial Investment Sub-Committee (PIC) registered 37 investment projects in August, with an investment capital of approximately $233 million and the potential to create 23,000 jobs. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021074/37-investment-projects-with-investment-capital-of-233-million-registered-in-august/
Kingdom’s international trade surpasses $50 billion, up 20%
Cambodian international trade is continuing to perform strongly, with total trade reaching more than $50 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up more than 20% over the same period last year. China, the US and Vietnam remained Cambodia’s key trading partners. ...
Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdoms-international-trade-surpasses-50-billion-up-20/
Sihanoukville pitches tech and auto edge to Chinese businesses
Sihanoukville Governor Mang Sineth led a provincial delegation to Guangzhou to showcase the province’s strategic advantages to Chinese enterprises. The mission specifically focused on attracting capital for smart manufacturing, automotive production, technology, and green investment. During the trip, the delegation engaged with local investors and ...
Pov Sothak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021111/sihanoukville-pitches-tech-and-auto-edge-to-chinese-businesses/
RCEP, FTAs catalyst for investment growth and market expansion
Cambodia is leveraging its participation in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and a growing network of free trade agreements (FTAs) to attract foreign investment and expand market access for locally made products, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021123/rcep-ftas-catalyst-for-investment-growth-and-market-expansion/