More than 900 businesses registered through the government’s online information technology system in January 2026. Since the system was launched in June 2020, more than 54,000 businesses, with almost $22 billion in capital, have registered. When the first phase of the Information Technology Business Registration System (Single Portal) was launched, it involved six state institutions: the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, the General Department of Taxation and the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). The second phase was launched in September 2021 and the third in June…
Author: Hin Pisei
The export of Cambodian rice and pepper to international markets will become easier following an announcement by the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC), with support from the Australian government, that it is now offering new testing services for heavy metals in water and pesticide residues in rice and pepper. This milestone means that producers of rice and pepper – some of Cambodia’s most important agri-food exports – now have the option to complete ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited tests in-country, reducing costs and turnaround times, and lowering contamination risks. IPC is the first laboratory in Cambodia to install two state-of-the-art instruments for pesticide…
Economists have noted that as the number of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) increases, opportunities to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) into Cambodia will also expand. In the first month of 2026 alone, three investment proposals for Special Economic Zones were approved. A February 10 press release from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) stated that in January 2026, the CDC’s Cambodia Investment Committee approved a total of 43 investment projects. With a combined capital of approximately $752 million, they are expected to create around 26,000 jobs. Of them, 35 were located outside SEZs, while 8 were within them.…
The first Cambodia–China Public–Private Sector Dialogue was held on February 9, with the aim of improving the investment climate and bilateral trade, at a time when Chinese investors continue to lead as the largest source of investment in Cambodia. The dialogue took place at the headquarters of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), under Sun Chanthol, first vice-chairman of the CDC, and Wang Wenbin, Chinese ambassador to Cambodia. It was attended by representatives from 80 members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia, as well as government institutions. Chanthol announced that the forum demonstrated the strong commitment…
The Pacific Asia Travel Association Cambodia Chapter (PATA Cambodia) and Cambodia-based French tech consultants Sourceamax Asia Co., Ltd. have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU), marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration to support Cambodia’s destination marketing efforts and contribute to digital transformation initiatives within the tourism sector. The MoU was formally signed on February 6 at the Sourceamax Asia office, by PATA Cambodia chair Thourn Sinan and Bruno Raffet, president of Sourceamax Asia Co., Ltd. The agreement establishes a high-level, non-exclusive framework for cooperation, under which both organisations will explore ways to support Cambodia’s tourism promotion,…
Cambodia and Saudi Arabia have pledged to seek new opportunities to enhance bilateral trade cooperation beyond its current level, with Saudi Arabia recognising Cambodia as a key gateway for trade integration within the ASEAN region—an alignment that also corresponds with Saudi Vision 2030. The commitment was reiterated during a February 8 meeting between Waleed Nasser Alsheri, chairman of the Saudi–Cambodia Business Council, and a delegation from the Saudi Chamber of Commerce, with Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce. During the Phnom Penh meeting, Nimul briefed the Saudis on recent developments in Cambodia’s economic and trade policies, as well as the Cambodian…
The President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) has noted Cambodia’s potential to attract Japanese investors, explaining that several Japanese companies are reportedly seeking opportunities to relocate regional production bases to the Kingdom. ERIA president Tetsuya Watanabe shared his observations with Prime Minister Hun Manet, during a February 9 meeting at the Peace palace. Tetsuya noted that Cambodia is currently regarded as a promising destination for Japanese investors to establish businesses. This presents an opportunity for Cambodia to transform itself into a “new industrial production base”, which would not only contribute to Cambodia’s economic growth…
The Ministry of Commerce has announced Cambodia’s participation in the upcoming 23rd China–ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO), to be held this September in Nanning, China. Cambodia has attended all 22 previous incarnations of the event. “To continue promoting business and investment activities between Cambodia and China, aiming to realize the target set by both governments, the commerce ministry, as a co-organiser, cordially invites Cambodian businessmen, entrepreneurs, investors, producers and the public to the event,” said a February 8 ministry press release. According to the announcement, participants who wish to take this opportunity to forge business partnerships with their ASEAN and Chinese counterparts…
Kith Meng, president of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC), has called on private-sector actors to fulfil their tax obligations in accordance with the law, emphasising that tax revenue is a vital shared resource that empowers the government to promote socio-economic development and maintain national stability. Meng addressed the Cambodia Tax Forum 2026, themed “Promoting Tax Compliance for Cambodia’s Economic Development”, at the General Department of Taxation (GDT) Tower on February 5. The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Aun Pornmoniroth, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Kong Vibol, director-general of the GDT, as well as representatives from government…
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing and Cambodia’s national carrier Air Cambodia have announced the airline’s order for up to 20 737 MAX airplanes, unveiling the agreement at the Singapore Airshow. A February 3 Boeing press release shared that the airline has placed an initial order for 10 Boeing 737-8 (MAX 8) aircraft, The airline finalised its order, with the opportunity for 10 more, in December 2025. This marks Air Cambodia’s largest-ever acquisition of single-aisle aircraft and its first aircraft order from Boeing. With the 737 MAX, Air Cambodia will renew and grow its fleet as air travel serves an increasing role…