Economy

Business, industry, trade and economic development.

Cambodia prepares 19th trade expo for December 17–20 in Phnom Penh

The Ministry of Commerce was preparing the 19th Cambodia Trade Expo for December 17–20 at Phnom Penh’s Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre, with plans to showcase local products and help businesses find partners and markets.

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Five South Korean firms plan June visit to explore investment in Cambodia

Representatives of five South Korean firms plan to visit Cambodia in June 2026 to explore investment opportunities. Cambodia’s embassy in Seoul said it would help arrange the visit and meetings with Cambodian stakeholders.

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Preah Sihanouk investment subcommittee approves five more QIP registration proposals

At a May 26 meeting, Preah Sihanouk’s investment subcommittee reviewed and approved registration proposals for five qualified investment projects in manufacturing.

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Switzerland to continue support for Kantha Bopha hospitals and Cambodia’s development

Outgoing Swiss Ambassador Pedro Zwahlen reaffirmed continued support for Cambodia, particularly Kantha Bopha hospitals, during his May 26 farewell call on Prime Minister Hun Manet.

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Cambodian food exporters urged to prepare for China’s new registration rules

Cambodia’s customs authority has urged food producers exporting to China to prepare for new Chinese registration requirements taking effect on June 1, 2026.

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Kem Sokha’s prison sentence pardoned; political and travel restrictions remain

A royal pardon signed by Acting Head of State Hun Sen waives Kem Sokha’s 27-year prison sentence. The court’s implementation record says additional political restrictions and a five-year ban on leaving Cambodia remain in force.

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Cambodia’s immigration department rejects rumours of border closure and an under-40 entry ban

A May 26 immigration statement rejected WeChat rumours of a blanket airport closure and an entry ban on foreigners under 40. It said procedures at major international checkpoints continued normally.

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Kem Sokha’s 27-year prison sentence pardoned; additional penalties remain

A royal decree signed by Acting Head of State Hun Sen on May 25, 2026 pardoned Kem Sokha’s principal 27-year prison sentence. The pardon does not cover additional penalties.

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Angkor Borei authorities seize and destroy over three tonnes of illegally imported frozen meat

Authorities in Angkor Borei district, Takeo province, reported stopping two vehicles carrying 388 cartons of frozen meat weighing 3,042 kg without the required permits and hygiene certificates on May 24, 2026. The goods were subsequently destroyed.

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Thai police arrest two suspected account providers in gold-investment scam involving nearly 2.7 million baht

Thai media, citing police on May 20, 2026, reported the arrest of two suspected account providers in an online gold-investment scam. A civil servant contacted on TikTok was directed to a platform calling itself “ZFX” and made 15 transfers, losing nearly 2.7 million baht. Claims of UK ties and Thai registration were part of the solicitation.

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