CAMBODIA’S 2026 FACTORY MINIMUM WAGE DECISION LEFT TO PRIME MINISTER HUN MANET
Labor and employer representatives reach unanimous agreement to defer wage determination amid global economic uncertainties PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Prime Minister Hun Manet will make the final determination on Cambodia’s minimum wage for factory workers in 2026, following a unanimous…
Read moreCAMBODIA’S GFT EXPORTS SURGE 23% TO $9.08 BILLION IN FIRST EIGHT MONTHS OF 2024
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – Cambodia’s garments, footwear, and travel goods (GFT) sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth in 2024, with exports surging 23.33% to reach $9.08 billion during the first eight months of the year, according to the latest trade…
Read moreCAMBODIA’S TOURISM MINISTER HUOT HAK CHAMPIONS DIGITAL AND GREEN INVESTMENT AT INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EXPO HCMC 2025
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Cambodia’s Tourism Minister Huot Hak made a significant appearance at the 19th Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Fair 2025 (ITE HCMC 2025) from September 4-6, where he emphasized the importance of digital transformation and sustainable…
Read moreCHINESE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION COMMITS TO EXPANDING INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO IN CAMBODIA
PHNOM PENH – A major Chinese banking institution has announced plans to significantly increase its investment commitments in Cambodia, reinforcing the growing financial partnership between China and the Southeast Asian nation. The pledge comes as part of broader Chinese efforts…
Read moreKAMPONG SPEU PROVINCE SECURES OVER $11 MILLION IN NEW INVESTMENT PROJECTS
KAMPONG SPEU, Cambodia – September 12, 2025 – Kampong Speu Province has approved a series of major investment projects totaling more than USD $11 million, marking a significant milestone in the province’s industrial development efforts. The Council for the Development…
Read moreCAMBODIA’S RICE EXPORT REVENUE REACHES $1.4 BILLION IN 8-MONTH PERIOD, STRENGTHENING AGRICULTURAL TRADE POSITION
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – Cambodia’s rice export sector has demonstrated remarkable growth, with the Kingdom earning substantial revenue from its agricultural exports during an 8-month period, according to recent industry reports. This impressive performance underscores Cambodia’s growing position as a…
Read moreCAMBODIA AND INDIA STRENGTHEN AGRICULTURAL PARTNERSHIP, OPENING NEW INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN CASHEW SECTOR
PHNOM PENH, September 10, 2025 – Cambodia and India have deepened their agricultural cooperation following a strategic meeting between senior officials, creating new opportunities for foreign investment in the Kingdom’s growing cashew processing industry. H.E. Touch Bunhour, Secretary of State…
Read moreUS AIMS TO FURTHER BOOST ECONOMIC TIES WITH CAMBODIA
Phnom Penh, September 9, 2024 – The United States has signaled its commitment to strengthening economic relations with Cambodia following a high-level meeting between trade officials from both nations. Blake Dawgert, Head of Trade and Economics at the US Embassy…
Read morePHILIPPINE PRESIDENT MARCOS STRENGTHENS ECONOMIC TIES WITH CAMBODIA IN HISTORIC STATE VISIT
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in Cambodia on September 7, 2025, for a landmark three-day state visit aimed at deepening bilateral economic cooperation and strengthening security partnerships between the two Southeast Asian nations. First…
Read moreTOYOTA ACADEMY SET TO LAUNCH IN CAMBODIA BY EARLY 2026, STRENGTHENING LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Phnom Penh – Toyota Tsusho Corporation has announced plans to open a dedicated training academy in Cambodia in early 2026, focusing on automotive skills, spare parts production, and accessories manufacturing, marking a significant milestone in Cambodia’s automotive sector development. Strategic…
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