Investment

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. ...

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”. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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). ...

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.​​ ...

The Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Japan has issued a public clarification reaffirming the organisation of the annual Cambodia Festival in Tokyo, saying the statement was intended to provide accurate information amid confusion surrounding the event’s organisation. ...

Cambodia exported 707,471 tonnes of milled rice in the first seven months of 2026, earning about $415 million, government and industry figures showed Tuesday. ...

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. ...

Australia has injected a further A$3 million (approximately $2 million) to strengthen Cambodia’s social protection systems amid growing global uncertainties and economic disruptions caused by conflicts, climate disasters and pandemics, which are placing greater pressure on vulnerable communities. ...

India and Cambodia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to implement a Quick Impact Project (QIP) supporting humanitarian mine clearance across 163,207 square metres of contaminated land in Mol village, Rokat commune, Phnom Kravanh district, Pursat province. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has invited entrepreneurs and the wider public to help shape a new package of government measures to support Cambodia’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), saying their feedback will play a key role in addressing business challenges and strengthening domestic production.   ...

The continued closure of the Cambodia-Thailand land border has damaged Cambodia’s attractiveness to Japanese manufacturers seeking to diversify production out of Thailand, although the Kingdom retains strong long-term investment potential, noted outgoing Japanese ambassador Ueno Atsushi. ...