Economy

Business, industry, trade and economic development.

Ministry of Commerce backs WSBIDA and IARD cooperation to strengthen retail and protect consumers

On October 5, 2026, Commerce Minister Cham Nimol presided over a WSBIDA–IARD agreement to promote responsible retailing, staff training and consumer protection.

2026-10-05KPS99TV

Cambodia and Vietnam open another new border crossing; trade in first 8 months reaches US$5.98 billion

Cambodia and Vietnam inaugurated the upgraded Chrey Thom–Khanh Binh international border crossing. The report puts bilateral trade in the first eight months of 2026 at US$5.98 billion, up 7% year on year.

2026-10-05KPS99TV

Foreign investors eye large-scale agricultural and livestock potential in Kampong Chhnang

Foreign businesspeople visited farms in Kampong Chhnang and near Phnom Penh with ARDB’s Kao Thach to explore agricultural investment. ARDB reported 1,703 dairy and 2,300 beef cattle at the cattle farm, while up to 16 barns at the layer chicken farm were under construction.

2026-10-05KPS99TV

Chrey Thom-Khanh Binh border checkpoint opens a new chapter: boosting border economy, commerce, and tourism between Cambodia and Vietnam

The Chrey Thom–Khanh Binh international land border crossing opened on October 3, 2026, connecting Kandal and An Giang provinces to facilitate travel, trade and tourism.

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Citystar Group plans to expand five-star hotel investment in Phnom Penh

Citystar Group outlined plans on October 2 to expand investment in five-star hotels and high-end accommodation in Phnom Penh.

2026-10-03KPS99TV

National Bank of Cambodia urges legal action over deliberate misinformation aimed at economic sabotage

The National Bank of Cambodia rejected rumors about difficulties at financial institutions, urged authorities to act against deliberate misinformation and asked the public to verify reports through official sources.

2026-10-02KPS99TV

Cambodia Rice Federation signs MoU with Cambodia Logistics Association to boost potential and attract more investment!

The Cambodia Rice Federation and Cambodia Logistics Association signed a September 29 MoU on training, information exchange and better transport coordination between rice mills and ports.

2026-09-30KPS99TV

Malaysia Market Buzzing: Cambodian Commerce Brings Cambodian Potential to Global Halal Forum MIHAS 2026

A Cambodian Commerce Ministry delegation attended GHaS 2026 and the 22nd MIHAS in Kuala Lumpur, discussed market access with MATRADE and businesses, and visited KK Super Mart to inspect Cambodian rice on sale.

2026-09-29KPS99TV

Lecture on Global Economic Impact and Cambodia's Industrial Strategy Held at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port

Sok Siphana led a lecture at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on September 28, 2026, covering global economic trends, U.S. IEEPA developments, China’s economic impact and Cambodia’s industrial strategy.

2026-09-28KPS99TV

Cambodia and New Zealand commit to expanding bilateral trade as New Zealand backs Cambodia's CPTPP membership bid

Cambodia’s commerce minister and New Zealand’s ambassador discussed trade and free trade agreements on September 28, 2026. New Zealand expressed support for Cambodia’s CPTPP application.

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