Cambodia Registers Over 2,600 Domestic Products in First Nine Months of 2026

Prime Minister Hun Manet highlights a significant surge in local product registrations, urging broader public and commercial support to bolster national manufacturing and economic resilience. Domestic manufacturing in Cambodia has achieved a major milestone, with approximately 2,600 local products officially registered with the Ministry of Industry during the first nine months of 2026. This fig...

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Promoting Inclusive Leadership in ASEAN Innovation: Cambodia Advocates for Equitable Regional Project Management

The 90th COSTI Meeting in Vietnam Sets a Collaborative Vision for Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technology, and Regional Scientific Advancement Vietnam: Advancing a strong stance on regional equity, Cambodia has called for greater leadership opportunities for developing ASEAN member states in regional projects during the 90th meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovat...

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Driving Japanese Investment and Technology Transfer in Cambodia’s Clean Water Sector

Phnom Penh, October 7, 2026 — His Excellency Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, welcomed a delegation from Kitakyushu City, Japan, led by Deputy Mayor Keisuke Tachi, to deliberate on expanding cooperation in clean water supply, technology transfer, and strategic investment. The high-level meeting underscored water security as a foundational pillar for economic d...

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Industry Ministry Opens 3rd Cambodia Circular Economy Forum, Urging Practical Industrial Implementation

Minister Hem Vanndy frames circular economy as a driver for national competitiveness, efficiency, and supply chain resilience beyond basic waste management Phnom Penh: Transitioning from traditional linear production models toward a circular economy has emerged as a crucial strategy for bolstering Cambodia's industrial competitiveness, resource efficiency, and environmental resilience. On Wedne...

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Industry Ministry Launches CAM-PACK+ Project to Expand MSME Market Access Through Packaging Innovation

Minister Hem Vanndy leads a $300,000 Mekong-Lancang funded initiative to enhance packaging standards and regional trade integration across Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam Phnom Penh: Elevating packaging quality and integrating innovative design technologies have become crucial strategic prerequisites for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) seeking to overcome market barriers and integrate ...

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Toyota Launches Advanced Hilux Travo Assembly Line in Cambodia

Presided over by high-level Cambodian and Japanese officials, the manufacturing expansion drives local sourcing to 20% and signals surging global corporate confidence in the Kingdom's industrial ecosystem. Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing (Cambodia) has officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art production line for its globally recognized next-generation vehicle, the Toyota Hilux Travo, marking a pi...

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Cambodia and Laos Forge Power Alliance to Explore Cross-Border Electricity Grid

Backed by the World Bank, the landmark agreement between national utilities aims to modernize transmission networks and accelerate regional clean energy integration Cambodia and Laos have taken a decisive step toward regional energy integration by signing a joint study framework to evaluate a cross-border power grid interconnection. This strategic initiative is designed to bolster bilateral elect...

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Kampong Cham Welcomes New $13 Million Clean Water Facility to Boost Public Health

The provincial capital of Kampong Cham has marked a significant milestone in its urban development with the official inauguration of a major clean water supply station valued at over $13 million. The newly operational infrastructure asset is designed to address the region's rapidly growing water demands while systematically elevating public health standards, supporting local commercial activities,...

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Bakheng Water Treatment Plant Expansion Crosses Major Threshold to Secure Capital Clean Water Access

Phase Three Progress Surpasses Seventy % Mark as Cambodia Broadens Utility Infrastructure to Support Rapid Economic Growth The ongoing construction of the Bakheng Water Treatment Plant Phase Three has achieved a significant milestone, with the project now certified as more than 70 % complete. This infrastructure expansion is poised to critically enhance the water distribution capabilities of the ...

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Cambodia’s Economic Landscape Anchored by Over 750,000 Units Providing Three Million Jobs

Minister Hem Vanndy leads national strategy workshop to empower MSMEs and modernize the Kingdom’s workforce for 2026 to 2030 Cambodia currently counts 753,670 economic units across the country, which collectively support approximately three million jobs. This data was highlighted during a high-level consultative workshop focused on the draft National Strategy for the Development of Micro, Small, a...

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