Economy and commerce
Investment
CCPTF 2026 targets greater access to European markets
The second Cambodia Cashew and Pepper Trade Forum (CCPTF) opened yesterday, focusing on opportunities to expand exports to European markets through improved product quality, greater investment and stronger international trade partnerships. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502054477/ccptf-2026-targets-greater-access-to-european-markets/
Cambodia-Singapore trade hits $3 billion in 10 months
Cambodia and Singapore are deepening economic cooperation, with bilateral trade reaching approximately $3 billion in the first 10 months of 2026, while Singaporean investment in the country continues to expand. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502054475/cambodia-singapore-trade-hits-3-billion-in-10-months/
‘Cambodia must spur private sector to attract investment’
Cambodia needs to further strengthen its private sector and maintain macroeconomic stability to attract investment, expand domestic production and sustain long-term economic growth, according to a senior official of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502054472/cambodia-must-spur-private-sector-to-attract-investment/
MoC showcases industrial and agro-processing potential at Shanghai forum
Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is promoting digital trade, green industrial development and agro-processing as key priorities to strengthen its economic competitiveness, attract investment and expand the country’s participation in global supply chains. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502054466/moc-showcases-industrial-and-agro-processing-potential-at-shanghai-forum/
UNDP warns Cambodia of $193M biodiversity funding gap
Cambodia needs to mobilise greater financial investment and offer incentives for environmentally sustainable businesses to address an estimated $193 million annual funding gap for biodiversity protection, according to a new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report. ...
Giuseppe Ricapito
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502053749/undp-warns-cambodia-of-193m-biodiversity-funding-gap/
Macron confirms Cambodia visit: Economic, defence agreements on table
French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a state visit to Cambodia during next week’s Francophonie Summit. During his November 14–16 visit, he is expected to sign agreements concerning the economy, investment, culture and defence, as well as attend a ceremony that marks the completion of ...
Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/macron-confirms-cambodia-visit-economic-defence-agreements-on-table/
Upcoming cashew, pepper forum looks to jumpstart international market access
Phnom Penh will welcome international buyers and investors to the second annual Cashew and Pepper Trade Forum next week. The production of the two agricultural commodities is playing an increasingly active role in the national economy. ...
Preah Sihanouk, Polish firms explore investment and business cooperation
Preah Sihanouk provincial leader sought to attract investment and strengthen cooperation with Polish companies in infrastructure, construction safety and technology as the coastal province stepped up efforts to expand international partnerships and promote its economic potential. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502049989/preah-sihanouk-polish-firms-explore-investment-and-business-cooperation/
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. ...
Cambodia introduces tax incentives for government securities investors
Cambodia’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) issued Notification No. 007 on July 21, 2026, introducing new tax incentives for investors in government securities issued in 2026. For foreign investors, the measures lower withholding tax on interest and provide exemptions covering interest income and capital ...
Ayman Falak Medina
https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/cambodia-introduces-tax-incentives-for-government-securities-investors/
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/