International relations

The new $1 billion loan facility between Cambodia and China for the Funan Techo Canal (FTC) on Wednesday has strengthened the project’s financial outlook, but analysts say the focus must now shift from signing agreements to turning Chinese commitments into actual funding and construction. ...

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. ...

Cambodia’s total trade reached $50.69 billion in the first eight months of this year, up 20.2 percent from $42.15 billion during the same period in 2025, according to a General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) release yesterday. ...

Secretary of State of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) Ponh Sachak is attending Korea International Water Week (KIWW) from Wednesday to today at the EXCO Centre in Daegu, South Korea, joining global leaders to discuss sustainable water management solutions. ...

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 ...

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 ...

A South Korean business consortium Tuesday pledged renewed support to promote Cambodia as a prime destination for tourism and investment following a meeting at the Ministry of Tourism (MoT). ...

Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) Sun Chanthol outlined three fundamental principles for fostering a sustainable investment environment at the “2026 Gulangyu Forum – World Business Leaders Roundtable for Global Investment”, held on the sidelines of ...

Cambodia and China have pledged to deepen cooperation in the information and media sectors, with a focus on information exchange, professional capacity building, research, information integrity and collaboration between their national news agencies. ...

Cambodia and Romania are looking to unlock new opportunities for their private sectors by expanding cooperation across trade, investment, industry, technology, energy, and education. ...

To strengthen Cambodia’s rural economy, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and its partners — the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) — reviewed the ASPIRE-AT programme to accelerate its implementation and map ...

Cambodia and Rwanda are exploring a broader framework for investment, trade and private-sector cooperation, including proposed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between their investment agencies and chambers of commerce, as the two countries seek to strengthen economic ties and expand market access between ASEAN and Africa. ...

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Cambodia (CCIFC) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly organise the 3rd Cambodia-France Business Forum, which is expected to bring together more than 400 companies and business leaders in ...

Ministers from the world’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have agreed on a common position ahead of the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (COP 31), calling for increased climate finance, technology transfer and support to help vulnerable economies respond to the growing economic and social ...

Cambodia and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through greater trade and investment, parliamentary diplomacy and multilateral cooperation, as senior officials from the two countries exchanged views on economic opportunities and regional and global developments. ...

Two provincial leaders took the stage at the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) River-Source Dialogue forum in China to showcase the massive economic potential of Kep and Takeo provinces. Focusing on tourism, agriculture, and industry, they underscored the game-changing role the Funan Techo Canal will play in ...

Cambodian Senior Minister and First Vice President of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), H.E. Dr. Ly Thuch, announced that the Royal Government of Cambodia has officially adopted and implemented the National Mine Action Policy for 2026-2035. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet and his father, Senate President Hun Sen, accused Thailand on Wednesday of stalling on a border ceasefire deal and encroaching on Cambodian territory, with Hun Sen branding it a form of modern “discredit warfare.” ...

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. ...

Cambodia has filed a formal protest against what it described as Thailand’s ongoing violations of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, following the recent deployment of heavy construction equipment in Oddar Meanchey province. ...

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. ...

Parliamentary leaders and delegations from around the globe are in Phnom Penh for the 2nd Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC-2), with Senate leaders describing the gathering as a platform to strengthen parliamentary diplomacy and promote peaceful solutions to conflicts. ...

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. ...

The two-day Parliamentary Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue concluded yesterday with nine key recommendations aimed at promoting responsible investment in agriculture, including stronger legal frameworks, sustainable finance, technology adoption, support for smallholder farmers and a proposed ASEAN Food Bank. ...