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 and France Collaborate on Health and Green Energy Megaprojects

Cambodia and France have entered bilateral discussions to advance three major priority projects, aimed at continuously strengthening and expanding their economic and developmental cooperation. This comes according to a press release regarding the working meeting between HE Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, and HE Nicolas Forissier, the French Minister Del...

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China Energy International Eyes Major Expansion into Cement, Clean Water, and Green Power

In a significant boost to Cambodia's industrial and green energy transition, Chinese infrastructure leader China Energy International Group Co., Ltd. has officially declared its intention to expand its investment footprint across the Kingdom. The commitment was highlighted on July 15, 2026, during a high-profile bilateral meeting in China between Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet...

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Japan’s Household Giant Lion Corporation Eyes Cambodia for Major Manufacturing Plant Investment

Cambodia is steadily cementing its reputation as one of Southeast Asia's most attractive investment destinations, a status further reinforced by the keen interest of major Japanese multinational giants. In a high-profile development, a senior executive delegation from Japan's renowned consumer goods giant, Lion Corporation, officially expressed its intention to conduct a comprehensive study on est...

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Japanese Investment in Cambodia Approaches $3 Billion to Anchor Strategic Ties

High-level talks between National Assembly President Samdech Khuon Sudary and Ambassador Ueno Atsushi highlight a $2.6 billion trade milestone and a new push for advanced technology training. The enduring bilateral relationship between Cambodia and Japan, built on deep-seated mutual trust, has yielded extensive, tangible milestones for the Cambodian people, with Japanese cumulative investment c...

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Koh Kong Zhejiang Special Economic Zone Secures Over $567 Million in Investment to Fuel Furniture Manufacturing Hub

In a robust demonstration of Cambodia's growing appeal to international industrial manufacturers, the Koh Kong Zhejiang Special Economic Zone has successfully secured 76 investment projects valued at over $567 million in just over two years since its inception. The rapid expansion of this industrial node was showcased during a field inspection led by HE Vuthy, Secretary-General of the Cambodian In...

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Cambodia and China Lock in Four Strategic Mega-Infrastructure Projects

Following high-level talks in Beijing between DPM Sun Chanthol and CIDCA, a fresh bilateral consensus secures fast-tracked implementation for the Funan Techo Canal, key national highways, and coastal environmental protection. In a major diplomatic breakthrough aimed at reshaping Cambodia's trade and logistics landscape, Cambodia and China have formally agreed to fast-track the implementation of...

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Modernizing Cambodia’s Transit: China’s CCECC Nears Completion of Major Transportation Feasibility Studies

Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol urges the Chinese state-owned engineering giant to expand high-value investments aligned with the Kingdom’s Pentagonal Strategy In a major step toward transforming Cambodia's logistics and transit landscape, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) is approaching the final stages of comprehensive feasibility studies aimed at modernizing the Kin...

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