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A regional trade exhibition in Siem Reap connects domestic producers with retail distribution networks and commercial buyers across Cambodia.
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A regional trade exhibition in Siem Reap connects domestic producers with retail distribution networks and commercial buyers across Cambodia.

Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce oversaw the agreement between the domestic distributor and the testing firm to tighten retail fuel standards.

An export mission generated $45 million in sales as Malaysian consumer brands secure distribution across Cambodian retail chains.

Disruptions to Black Sea and Sea of Azov shipping, including attacks on civilian vessels and logistics infrastructure, are increasing global food prices and supply costs for Asia-Pacific nations, according to a Russian Embassy statement.

Cambodia’s Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) has partnered with the Singaporean Embassy to launch a new training program aimed at enhancing food safety standards and agro-processing capabilities, critical for public health and…

Cambodia’s National Bank and the United Nations are advancing 22 key actions to bolster consumer protection and responsible lending in the nation’s microfinance sector, aiming for a more transparent financial system.

Cambodia’s trade activity demonstrated remarkable growth in the first seven months of 2026, with a 21.3% increase in year-on-year total trade, reaching $44.07 billion. This surge came alongside a widening trade gap of $2.44 billion, a rise from the previous…

China Unicom Global, in partnership with Cambodia’s Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPT), has made significant strides in the global telecommunications arena with the successful landing and installation of the Sihanoukville-Hong Kong (SHV-HK)…

In the first seven months of 2026, Cambodia managed to export a significant amount of fresh durians to China. Specifically, 5,738 metric tons of the fruit were exported, largely due to improvements in overland logistics. This advancement has been credited to…

The Cambodian Government has revised its economic growth expectation for 2026, dropping it from an earlier prediction of 5% to a more conservative 4.2%. Prime Minister Hun Manet, in the recently published medium-term fiscal framework for 2027-2029, cited a…

In a bid to alleviate the repercussions of escalating global fuel costs resulting from the Middle East conflict, Cambodia has chosen to diminish import duties on electric vehicles (EVs), electric stoves, and solar-powered appliances. Curtailing Import Duties…

Cambodia has been increasing its fuel imports from Singapore and Malaysia in a bid to compensate for supply shortages caused by ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which continues to hamper global fuel supply chains. The Minister of Mines and Energy for…

The Ministry of Commerce in Cambodia has sent out a public appeal to all citizens and fuel station owners to desist from hoarding fuel in an attempt to maintain a stable supply chain throughout the country. The public notice, issued on the 6th of March,…

The Hong Kong Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) and the Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) have agreed to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering their collaborative efforts in the fight against scam calls, scam…

Cambodia is preparing to introduce 5G mobile services as of January 1, 2026, as reported by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications. The three major mobile operators in the region, Cellcard (CamGSM), Metfone (Viettel Cambodia), and Smart (Smart Axiata),…

Following allegations of operating a multinational scam and money laundering network, Prince Bank owner Chen Zhi has elicited panic among customers in Cambodia. There has been a significant surge in account holders rushing to withdraw their funds from the…
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