Industries

The American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham Cambodia) is set to launch a hospitality and tourism task force tasked with providing strategic recommendations to help the government and private sector optimize support for the industry. ...

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). ...

Japanese automaker Toyota is considering extending its manufacturing footprint in Cambodia with global trend models of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles. ...

Cambodia has been ranked No 1 in Southeast Asia and 17th globally for having the “best” natural ecotourism, according to the latest assessment by international rankings organisation US News & World Report. ...

More than 3,500 informal tourism workers Wednesday attended a Ministry of Tourism (MoT) event in Siem Reap. The initiative focused on upgrading skills, improving service standards, and driving registration on the government’s digital platform to help workers access official benefits. ...

The Kingdom’s factory workers will hear the new minimum wage for 2027 by the end of this month, with the National Council on Minimum Wage beginning formal negotiations this week. The council, chaired by Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Heng Sour, held its first ...

To help local farmers, SMEs, and innovative entrepreneurs scale their businesses, Siem Reap province launched an exciting three-day trade and product exhibition from August 28-30. ...

Visitors to Siem Reap province will soon enjoy better views and photo opportunities at the Beng Mealea Temple, after the APSARA National Authority (ANA) cleared the overgrown path to a scenic point known as “Preah Ang Phti”. ...

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) is seeking to transform university research into market-ready products and create skilled jobs by strengthening collaboration among the government, academia and the private sector, senior officials said. ...

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).​ ...

The Cambodia Tourism Board (CTB) signed a Matching Grant Agreement with the organisers of the Chaktomuk Short Film Festival (CSFF). The new partnership, part of the Overseas Promotion of Local Events initiative, aims to amplify the international visibility of Cambodia’s creative, cultural and film industries. ...

Cambodia added 845 factories during the first six months of 2026, creating more than 90,000 new jobs and underscoring the Kingdom’s resilience in attracting investment despite persistent global economic uncertainty. ...

A visa-free policy for EU citizens and digital nomads has been recommended by the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham) to boost tourism, investment and economic growth in the country, with Tourism Minister Huot Hak saying they would consider it if the four-month trial ...

At least 17 people died in traffic accidents during the three days of the traditional Khmer New Year festival, from April 14 to 16. ...

Global economic fragility, rising fuel prices, armed conflict in the Middle East and tensions along the Cambodia–Thailand border have all been cited as contributing to a sharp decline in ticket sales to the Angkor Archaeological Park in the first quarter of 2026. The number of ...

The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) maintains that despite half of the airlines operating in the Kingdom raising their prices, Cambodia is showing no signs of experiencing jet fuel shortages. ...

Escalating conflict in the Middle East is disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s key oil and gas chokepoints, pushing global prices higher and raising concerns even in Cambodia. ...

As of the end of 2025, more than 3,000 large factories were operating in Cambodia, representing an increase of nearly 30% over 2024, according to the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation. ...

The manufacturing sector remains a key pillar supporting Cambodia’s economic growth. According to estimates for 2025, the sector is expected to grow by more than 8%, while overall economic growth is projected at around 5%. ...

The government’s efforts to enhance the attractiveness of the tourism sector, along with the construction of new infrastructure — especially Techo International Airport — are reportedly paying dividends, attracting more investment. ...

Cambodia’s garment, footwear and travel goods (GFT) sector hit a record high in 2025, nearing $16 billion and making up more than half of total exports, yet the gains have not reached workers. ...

Two ministries have announced the expansion of a pilot programme to improve the comfort and safety of vehicles transporting factory workers, as well as to improve the inspections of transport vehicles, in Kampong Chhnang province. It is the second province selected for the initiative, which ...

A spokesperson from the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has shared details of how ministry staff successfully mediated two industrial disputes in recent days. In both cases, protesting workers had blocked the roads outside the factory premises. ...