Chip Mong Breaks Ground on $250 Million Food and Beverage Production Complex in Phnom Penh

Domestic manufacturing in Cambodia achieved a major milestone as local conglomerate Chip Mong officially broke ground on a state-of-the-art food and beverage production facility valued at over $250 million. The groundbreaking ceremony held on August 1, 2026, was presided over by Samdech Men Sam An, Privy Councillor to His Majesty the King, in Khan Dangkao, Phnom Penh. During the ceremony, Samdech ...

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Public and Private Sectors Join Forces to Elevate Cambodia into a Regional Automotive Hub

Cambodia's ambitions to modernize its industrial economy and establish itself as a competitive regional center for vehicle assembly gained significant momentum following a landmark joint session between government leaders and private automotive stakeholders. On July 31, 2026, HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, presided ov...

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Kampot Cement Operations Reach 2 Million Ton Capacity to Fuel Cambodia’s Infrastructure Growth

Cambodia's domestic industrial base continues to play a vital role in powering the Kingdom's rapid physical infrastructure development, led by Kampot Cement, the country's first and largest cement manufacturing facility. Situated in Kampot province, the state-of-the-art industrial plant maintains a robust production capacity of approximately 2 million metric tons per year. On July 28, 2026, Deputy...

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GGGI and Ministry of Environment Partner to Advance Biodiversity and Carbon Neutrality by 2050

A newly signed cooperation agreement for 2026 to 2028 focuses on climate resilience, forest restoration, and Article 6 carbon market development across Cambodia Cambodia is reinforcing its commitment to a sustainable future through an expanded partnership with the Global Green Growth Institute, aimed at safeguarding national biodiversity and accelerating the Kingdom's journey toward net-zero em...

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Cambodia and Vietnam Target Bilateral Trade Beyond $12 Billion in 2026

High-level talks in Hanoi reinforce cross-border economic integration, infrastructure connectivity, and joint support for small and medium enterprises on the path toward a $20 billion trade horizon Economic cooperation between Cambodia and Vietnam is accelerating toward new historical heights as bilateral trade volume is projected to exceed $12 billion in 2026. The optimistic forecast was under...

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Cambodia Accelerates Nationwide Land Titling Drive Towards Complete Ownership Coverage by 2027

Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet oversees the distribution of over 23,000 ownership certificates in Kandal province as total titles distributed reach nearly 9 million across the Kingdom Cambodia's national campaign to secure property rights and streamline land administration is approaching its final stages, with complete nationwide title distribution targeted for 2027. Presiding over a...

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Cambodia’s Special Economic Zones Surge to 65 Sites with Demand for 35,000 Additional Workers

Cambodia's industrial landscape is experiencing an unprecedented phase of rapid expansion, marked by a surge in both the number and operational scale of Special Economic Zones across the country. The total number of registered Special Economic Zones in the Kingdom has now reached 65 sites, demonstrating sustained investor momentum and strong economic confidence. This significant industrial milesto...

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KNN Automotive Breaks Ground on $28 Million Vehicle Assembly Plant in Kandal

Cambodia's industrial sector took another major step toward high-value manufacturing as KNN Automotive, a subsidiary of KNN Group, officially broke ground on a $28 million vehicle assembly plant in Ksach Kandal district, Kandal province. The groundbreaking ceremony held on July 26, 2026, was presided over by Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Board at the Council for the Dev...

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US-ASEAN Business Council Commits to Expanding Investment and Exploring New Sectors in Cambodia

Cambodia's commercial landscape received a powerful endorsement from major American corporations as a high-level business delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council pledged to expand existing operations and actively pursue new investment opportunities across the Kingdom. The firm commitment was highlighted on July 22, 2026, during an official meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thi...

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Cambodia’s Electric Vehicle Registrations Surge 136% in First Half of 2026

Cambodia's transition toward clean and sustainable mobility is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, marked by a dramatic increase in electric vehicle adoption nationwide during the first half of 2026. During a high-level public-private sector dialogue on July 22, 2026, official figures presented by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport revealed that total nationwide electric vehicle registr...

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