Cambodian food and beverage products have been given the opportunity to enter international markets through the “SIAL Paris 2026 International Food Trade Exhibition”, which will be held in Paris, France, this coming October. According to the Ministry of Commerce, the event is the world’s largest food and beverage trade fair and serves as a major platform for showcasing innovations, fostering networking opportunities and exploring emerging trends in the food and beverage industry. This year’s event will take place at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, from October 17-21. “The commerce ministry cordially invites Cambodian traders, producers, investors and others who…
Author: Hin Pisei
The cost of repairing the Cambodian energy infrastructure that was damaged by incursions by Thai forces into the Kingdom’s border provinces is estimated at approximately $10 million. These costs will be fully borne by Electricité du Cambodge (EDC), according to Keo Rottanak, Minister of Mines and Energy. Speaking at the annual review meeting of the Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC) on February 12, Rottanak said that the authority will pay compensation for all electricity infrastructure damages suffered by service providers in provinces along the Thai border in the recent conflict. He explained that the mechanism for implementation requires all damage…
The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and the ASEAN–Cambodia Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Cambodia will stage the “Cambodia–ASEAN Business Summit 2026” this coming March, with the aim of promoting and creating a more favourable environment for domestic and international investors. According to a CCC press release, the organisers will collaborate with international chambers of commerce and business associations from Cambodia and around ASEAN to arrange the summit. Themed “ASEAN Transformation: Innovation, Integration, and Industrial Evolution”, the event will take place on March 3–4. “This milestone event is organized as ASEAN continues to strengthen its position as a global growth centre,”…
Cambodia and Canada recently staged discussions to explore ways to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, education, tourism and other sectors, as bilateral trade between the two countries reached approximately $1.3 billion in 2025. The “Second Session of Bilateral Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia and Global Affairs Canada” was held in Phnom Penh on February 12. The meeting was co-chaired by Meas Kim Heng, foreign ministry secretary of state, and Alan Bowman, director-general for Southeast Asia and Oceania at Global Affairs Canada. According to the foreign ministry, both sides underscored the…
Gross insurance premiums in Cambodia in the fourth quarter of 2025 amounted to nearly $86 million, an increase of more than 15% over Q4 2024. Gross claims paid to customers totalled nearly $23 million, according to the Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC). Bou Chanphirou, IRC director general, warned late last year that public awareness among Cambodians of the benefits of insurance remains limited. Insurance density stood at just $22 per capita in September, which is low compared to other countries in the region. The insurance sector contributes just over 1% to Cambodia’s national economy. These indicators suggested that the insurance…
A recent trip to Pakistan by Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul is expected to boost friendly ties, as well as trade. During the trip, two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were inked. To learn more about the outcomes of the February 9-11 visit, The Post spoke with commerce ministry spokesperson Penn Sovicheat. The interview is summarised below. 1. What positive outcomes did the visit bring for bilateral trade cooperation? The visit strengthened friendship and enhanced mutual trust between Cambodia and Pakistan. Both sides expressed strong commitment to further promoting bilateral economic and trade cooperation for the mutual benefit of their peoples.…
Although armed clashes along the Cambodia–Thailand border prompted the closure of land border crossings, the transportation of goods and passengers by water and air continues to operate normally between the two nations. A report from the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA), obtained by The Post on February 13, shows that currently, there are 270 flights between Cambodia and Thailand per week. A total of 10 airlines operate these routes — three Cambodian airlines and seven international airlines. According to the SSCA, the three Cambodian airlines are Air Cambodia, Cambodia Airways, and Sky Angkor Airlines. The seven international airlines include…
The government’s customs revenue in 2025 increased by 21% over the previous year. The growth was attributed to a significant rise in imports of key goods, especially vehicles and machinery, according to the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). The department reported that in 2025, the total collection of taxes and duties was 12,760.5 billion riel (equivalent to $3.181 billion), an increase of about 21% compared to 2024 and equal to approximately 124.5% of the target set by the Law on Financial Management for 2025. “The key factors contributing to the increase in revenue collection in 2025 were the…
The Kingdom’s leading mobile service providers are reportedly accelerating the rollout of 5G services. To date, 1,494 5G base stations have been installed across the country. A February 12 report from the Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) noted the growing importance of high-speed internet in the age of the digital economy. It also provided a breakdown of the progress of the three companies, Smart Axiata Co., Ltd. (Smart) and Viettel (Cambodia) Ltd. (Metphone) and CamGSM Plc. (CellCard), since the January 1 launch of 5G. The TRC noted that Smart has deployed 674 5G base stations in key areas in Phnom…
The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) is optimistic that Cambodia’s raw cashew production will continue to expand in the Vietnamese market. Unofficial data indicates that in 2025, Cambodia earned more than $1.5 billion from exporting raw cashew nuts to international markets, predominantly Vietnam. To promote Cambodian cashew production, on February 10 the CAC hosted a delegation from the Vietnam Cashew Association (Vinacas), at its headquarters in Kampong Thom province. The meeting aimed to reaffirm the strong bilateral cooperation in the growing raw cashew trade between the two countries. According to the CAC, The Vietnamese delegation was led by Vinacas…