International relations

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. ...

Cambodia aims to deepen ties with Indonesia and other ASEAN neighbours on halal standards and certification, boosting global market access for homegrown halal products. ...

Malaysia welcomed 48,028 visitors from Cambodia in the first half of 2026, up 52.3 per cent from the same period last year. Tourism operators from both countries met in Phnom Penh on September 29 to develop new travel packages and joint promotions. ...

China wants to expand artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation with the ASEAN bloc beyond the sale of technology, according to a Chinese foreign ministry official, who pointed to plans for training, joint business projects and the increased use of AI in practical settings. ...

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. ...

The government is intensifying efforts to strengthen domestic supply chains, diversify export markets, boost local processing and improve transport infrastructure as Cambodian products reach 177 countries, with exports recently rising 18 percent to nearly $35 billion.​​ ...

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. ...

An 11-point declaration was adopted at the two-day International Conference on Combating Online Scams (ICCOS-2026) in Phnom Penh, locking in commitments by Cambodia and over 20 governments and international agencies to enhance cooperation to combat online scams and transnational crimes. ...

Cambodia and Laos are exploring new road, bridge and railway connections to strengthen cross-border transport, reduce logistics costs and facilitate trade between the two countries, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. ...

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. ...

Online scams and fraud have become a massive transnational threat costing East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand up to US$114 billion each year, with losses rising rapidly, a senior UN official said on Wednesday. ...

The UK and Cambodia have opened a new chapter in cooperation against transnational online scam networks, pledging practical action to dismantle criminal operations, protect victims and address the trafficking of people forced to commit fraud. ...

The Chinese embassy in Phnom Penh hosted a grand reception at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra on September 21 to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The event saw Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn ...

To strengthen its global economic integration, the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is actively leveraging established multilateral agreements, including RCEP and the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA), to drive export growth. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on Thailand to honour agreements reached between the two countries and work with Cambodia to resolve their border issues peacefully and in accordance with international law, as Cambodia marks today’s International Day of Peace. ...

Cambodia will give international delegates from more than 20 countries, along with officials from the FBI, Interpol and other international organisations, access to shuttered online scam compounds during next week’s international conference on combating technology-enabled fraud. ...

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 ...

Cambodia and Japan on Tuesday discussed accelerating the ‘National Road 1 and Mekong Bridge Development Project’ during a progress update meeting held between the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to review and discuss the scope of ...

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. ...

Cambodia’s rice exports to the Philippines are expected to reach more than 209,000 tonnes this year, supporting the Kingdom’s ambition to surpass one million tonnes in total rice exports in 2026. ...

Cambodia has called for an all-purpose maritime boundary with Thailand to resolve their long-running overlapping claims in the Gulf of Thailand, with Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Prak Sokhonn urging a UN-backed conciliation panel to help the two countries reach a treaty in accordance ...

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. ...

Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) President and Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Cambodia Kith Meng Monday hosted Shaharuddin Onn, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia to the Kingdom of Cambodia, for an in-person meeting to discuss strengthening trade ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Central Bank of Timor-Leste (BCTL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation on digital payment systems, financial innovation and cross-border payment connectivity. ...