News Articles from the Local Newspaper in Cambodia

(30.04.2026) Cambodia Startup Launchpad food edition season 3 awards top student’s food innovations

The public pitching and award ceremony for the “Cambodia Startup Launchpad – Food Edi...

(30.04.2026) Cambodia reviews cashew crop data to support agricultural strategy

Secretaries of State at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), Touch Bunhour...

(30.04.2026) Grab expands investment, eyes green transport in Cambodia

Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC...

(30.04.2026) Cambodia sets tourism priorities for Q2 2026

Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Cambodia Tourism Marketing and Promotion Board (CTB), Huo...

(30.04.2026) WB approves $300M to boost Cambodia’s transport and logistics network

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $300 million in financing to sup...

(29.04.2026) GDCE announces major reforms to boost trade competitiveness

The General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) yesterday officially announced major reforms,...

(29.04.2026) Tyre exports surge by 42% in Q1

Cambodia recorded a significant surge in the export of tyres in the first quarter of 2026, as mor...

(29.04.2026) CTB, Singapore Airlines ink MoU to foster Cambodia’s tourism sector

The Cambodia Tourism Board (CTB) Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore...

(29.04.2026) Kampong Speu emerges as top investment destination

In the first quarter of 2026, Cambodia’s investment landscape showed strong momentum, with...

(28.04.2026) Cambodia and Japanese business leaders talk growth

Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, the first vice-chairman of the Council for the Development of...

(28.04.2026) Cambodia unveils report on trade reforms for LDC transition

The Trade Policy Advisory Board (TPAB) Friday launched ‘The Regulatory Gap Analysis of Sele...

(28.04.2026) Kingdom’s trade with India goes up 31.5% in Q1

Cambodia’s bilateral trade with India rose 31.5 percent year-on-year in the first quarter (...

(28.04.2026) Exports to EU reach $1.1 billion in Q1

Cambodia’s exports to European Union member states reached $1.197 billion in the first quar...

(28.04.2026) National Road 23 inaugurated, expected to boost economic growth

The 19.83-kilometre section of National Road No. 23 linking Koh Thom Bridge to Leuk Dek district...

(27.04.2026) EU and Germany Back Cambodia’s Push to Modernise Customs and Trade Efficiency

EU and German officials joined Cambodian authorities at Techo International Airport to showcase l...

(27.04.2026) Cambodia draws on RCEP, ASEAN dynamics to bolster trade

Cambodia’s trade landscape is being reshaped by deeper regional integration, with the Regio...

(27.04.2026) Cambodia to become regional trade and logistics hub, says SSCA

The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) has reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to tran...

(24.04.2026) Cambodia’s electric shift gains momentum as fuel prices climb

Cambodia is witnessing a dramatic acceleration in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with registrati...

(24.04.2026) Korea seeks alliance on Kingdom’s cashew value chain project

Korea has expressed its desire for expanded cooperation with Cambodia on a cashew value chain pro...

(24.04.2026) ‘Cambodia to be hub for high-value processed products’

Cambodia aims to transition from being a supplier of raw agricultural materials to becoming a hub...

(24.04.2026) Cambodia advances cyber resilience amid rising digital economy

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) and the United Nations Institute for Disarmame...

(23.04.2026) Cambodia, Singapore target food, AI growth

Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Hem Vanndy met with Singaporean Ambassador...

(23.04.2026) Rottanak inaugurates gold refinery​ factory in Kampong Thom

Cambodian K88 Industry Co., Ltd, a gold refinery factory, yesterday officially commenced its prod...

(23.04.2026) Cambodia getting ready to launch 2026 ‘Green Season’ campaign

Cambodia is preparing to launch its annual “Visit Cambodia in the Green Season 2026”...

(23.04.2026) Cambodia’s trade with ASEAN up 10.5% in Q1 of 2026

Cambodia’s trade volume with its fellow ASEAN member states reached $4.86 billion in the fi...

(22.04.2026) MISTI calls for SMEs’ modernisation amid shifting consumers to local products

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MISTI) has urged small and medium...

(22.04.2026) Cambodia taps private sector to strengthen water security

Cambodia is moving to deepen private sector participation in its water sector under a new strateg...

(22.04.2026) MEF, MoC review, improve Single Portal and discuss new system

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) on Monday organised a virtual meeting with the Ministry...

(22.04.2026) Siem Reap discusses ways to accelerate Smart City project

Siem Reap Provincial Administration officials, along with experts from the Japan International Co...

(21.04.2026) Import of electrical devices surges over 150% in March

Cambodia’s imports of electrical machinery, equipment and pa...

(21.04.2026) IRC unveils strategic development plan to modernise insurance sector

The Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC) yesterday officially dis...

(21.04.2026) Rubber exports reach $649M with sharp 42% rise

Cambodia’s rubber sector posted a strong surge in the first...

(21.04.2026) From foreign investor to Cambodian family: How Phillip Bank built trust

When Ong Teong Hoon first came to Cambodia in the early 1990s, the...

(20.04.2026) IMF maintains Cambodia’s growth at 4% in 2026 amid global shocks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its projection of Cambodia’s economic...

(20.04.2026) Cambodia’s trade with Japan rises nearly 15% in Q1

Cambodia’s trade with Japan recorded a robust expansion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026,...

(20.04.2026) Cambodia’s GFT exports earn $3.75 billion in Q1

Despite rising geopolitical uncertainties, Cambodia’s garments, footwear and travel goods (...

(20.04.2026) CDC okays two more vehicle assembly investment projects

The modern agricultural community policy introduced during the 7th mandate of the Royal Governmen...

(20.04.2026) How Cambodia’s modern agricultural communities bettered farmers’ lives

The modern agricultural community policy introduced during the 7th mandate of the Royal Governmen...

(17.04.2026) Cambodia records massive investment surge in early 2026

Cambodia attracted fixed-asset investment projects valued at $2.5 billion in the first quarter of...

(17.04.2026) MoU to help Cambodia attract more European tourists

The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with French organiza...

(17.04.2026) Fuel prices fall as US-Iran truce eases market

Retail fuel prices in Cambodia declined on Tuesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a t...

(17.04.2026) Japan Announces a $10 Billion Financial Support Fund for Southeast Asia, Struggling With Surging Oil Prices

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, after holding a video conference with leaders from Southeast Asia,...

(13.04.2026) Oil Prices Rise After the US Says It Would Block Iranian Ports Starting Monday

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices rose in early market trading Sunday after the U.S. said it would...

(13.04.2026) PM Launches Construction of Funan Techo Canal in Takeo

The 151.6‑kilometre canal project aims to link Cambodia’s river system to the sea, strength...

(13.04.2026) China-invested hydropower project to boost Cambodia’s green energy shift

Cambodian and Chinese officials gather in Koh Kong province to mark the start of the Upper Tatay...

(13.04.2026) 7 new investments worth $136 million to generate 1,584 jobs in northeastern Cambodia

The northeastern region of Cambodia has attracted seven investment projects seeking approval and...

(13.04.2026) Fostering Khmer products strengthens economic sovereignty, Vissoth says

Promoting Khmer products is a key foundation for strengthening national economic sovereignty and...

(10.04.2026) When Toyota says survival, listen

Koji Sato used one of his last acts as Toyota CEO to address 700 executives from 484 supplier com...

(10.04.2026) Singapore eyes Kingdom’s food products on its retail shelves

The Republic of Singapore is looking to import more Cambodian packaged and bottled food products...

(10.04.2026) GDCE provides $47M monthly subsidy to counter fuel shock

The General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) is providing subsidies to the tune of $47 mil...

(10.04.2026) WB moderates Cambodia’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.9%

Cambodia’s economic growth is expected to slow to 3.9 percent in 2026, a downward revision...

(10.04.2026) VINCI Airports to explore more investment opportunities in Cambodia

VINCI Airports has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding Cambodia’s air connectivity and e...

(09.04.2026) MEF data centre achieves international Tier IV certification

The Ministry of Economy and Finance Data and Disaster Recovery Cen...

(09.04.2026) MISTI, Haier Haitech partner to bolster Cambodia’s tech manufacturing

The Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Hem Van...

(09.04.2026) S’ville deep-sea port phase II construction to start in mid-2026

The second phase of the Sihanoukville deep-sea port development pr...

(09.04.2026) MLVT, TAFTAC pledge to boost manufacturing sectors

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (MLVT) and Textile,...

(08.04.2026) SMEs remain backbone of Cambodia’s economy, says Sudary

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the...

(08.04.2026) MoE, TAFTAC agree to promote green industry

The Minister of Environment and the Textile, Apparel, Footwear &am...

(08.04.2026) Logistics system revamped to attract investors

The National Logistics Council Monday convened its 10th meeting, e...

(07.04.2026) New Climate Technopreneurship Programme launched

Cambodia yesterday launched the ‘Collaborative R&DB Programme for Promoting the Innovat...

(07.04.2026) #MadeByHer campaign promotes women-led products

The Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MoWA) and the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) Thursday launched...

(07.04.2026) AMRO forecasts Cambodia to grow at 4.9%, surpassing ASEAN average

Cambodia’s economy is projected to grow by 4.9 percent in 2026, outpacing the broader ASEAN...

(07.04.2026) MEF waives 10% VAT on diesel, LPG supply

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) yesterday issued a notice placing the 10 percent value-...

(06.04.2026) Is Cambodia doing enough to hit 2050 high-income target?

Cambodia must accelerate economic liberalisation and sustain stron...

(06.04.2026) Access to Finance Program 2026 launched to empower entrepreneurs

The Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC), the Cambodia Microfina...

(06.04.2026) Kingdom and Vietnam business chambers strengthen trade ties

Kampong Speu Chamber of Commerce and the Kampong Thom-Preah Vihear...

(06.04.2026) Cambodia to implement green energy certification, Rottanak says

The Ministry of Mines and Energy Friday announced its strategic go...

(03.04.2026) MLVT, BYD join hands on EV workforce development

In the backdrop of the worsening global oil crisis, Cambodia has stepped up efforts to build a sk...

(03.04.2026) CDC opens direct dialogue with int’l business leaders

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) hosted the 1st Public-Private Sector Breakfast...

(03.04.2026) JCA pledges to attract more Japanese investors to Cambodia

The Japan-Cambodia Association (JCA) has expressed its resolve to attract more investors from Jap...

(03.04.2026) MISTI, ADB consult on industrial transformation for Cambodia’s LDC graduation

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) and the Asian Development...

(02.04.2026) Tourism Ministry, UNDP launch campaign for sustainable river tourism

The Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), lau...

(02.04.2026) Training workshop improves climate-resilient cashew farming

Hean Vanhan, secretary of state at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and projec...

(02.04.2026) Khmer Enterprise funds 60 startups and SMEs

Khmer Enterprise Tuesday provided financial assistance packages to 60 startups and small and medi...

(02.04.2026) NBC, JICA join forces to boost MSMEs’ consumer protection

National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Monday, co-...

(02.04.2026) Cambodia advances startup growth with Cohort 5 accelerator programme

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) Monday launched the ‘Digital Platform Accelerator...

(01.04.2026) ‘Meeting international standardisation critical to industrial transformation’

Maintaining international standards will help Cambodia’s ambition to upgrade its production...

(01.04.2026) Remittances from Cambodians in Japan surge 22.5% in 2025

Remittances sent home by Cambodian workers in Japan surged by 22.5 percent in 2025, reflecting sh...

(01.04.2026) Airlines in Cambodia raise fares as jet fuel prices spike, SSCA says

Air travel to and from Cambodia is becoming more expensive as airlines introduce fuel surcharges...

(01.04.2026) Japanese manufacturer expands production capacity in Cambodia

The Council for the Development of Cambodia’s (CDC) Cambodian Investment Board (CIB) has an...