Leading Chinese Firm Eyes Major Investment in Cambodia’s Agriculture and Livestock Sector
SHAN CUN GROUP, one of China’s largest agricultural investors, has revealed plans to explore significant investments in Cambodia’s agriculture and livestock sectors. This announcement was made during a meeting on 5 September 2024, between HE Yun Heng, Deputy Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Committee, and a delegation from SHAN CUN GROUP. During the meeting, […]
Cambodia Boosts Agro-Industry with USD 342m Investment in 19 Large-Scale Rice & Grain Mills
Cambodia has significantly expanded its agro-industrial sector with the establishment of 19 large-scale rice and grain mills, backed by an investment of over USD 342 million, as announced by HE Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation. In addition, there are 19,570 small and medium-sized rice mills across the country, collectively representing an […]
1,000 Mon Trees Gifted to Angkor Artisans to Revive Cambodia’s Silk Weaving Tradition
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has handed over 1,000 Mon trees to Angkor Artisans in Puok district, Siem Reap province, to support the revival and development of traditional Khmer silk weaving handicrafts. This handover ceremony, held on 29 August 2024 and presided over by HE Minister Dith Tina, aims to rejuvenate the […]
Canada-ASEAN Business Council Eyes Agro-Industrial Investments in Cambodia
The Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) is actively exploring investment opportunities in Cambodia’s burgeoning agro-industrial sector, underscoring the nation’s potential as a hub for agricultural and food industry growth. This initiative was discussed during a meeting on 28 August 2024 between HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the […]
Cambodia Emerges as World’s Second-Largest Producer of Cashew Nuts with Over 830,000 Tons Harvested
Cambodia has established itself as the world’s second-largest producer of cashew nuts, surpassing India and now trailing only Côte d’Ivoire. In the first seven months of 2024, Cambodia harvested over 830,000 tons of cashew nuts, with more than 780,000 tons exported to Vietnam, generating over USD 1 billion in revenue. This milestone, reported by the […]
Chinese Firm Explores Investment in Cambodian Fresh Fruit Processing Plant
DOMI Biotechnology Co., Ltd. from China is exploring the possibility of establishing a fresh fruit processing plant in Cambodia, with a focus on durians and coconuts. This development follows a high-level meeting on 12 August 2024 between HE Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Committee, and Mr. Wan Yanhu, President of DOMI Biotechnology […]