Cambodia is looking to strengthen agricultural cooperation with the Philippines by encouraging investment in rice and cashew processing, with the potential to create jobs, increase export value, and deepen bilateral trade. Cambodia is seeking to turn its growing agricultural production into greater economic value by attracting more investment in processing industries. Rice and cashew nuts … Read more
Cambodia is preparing to host the 20th Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh on November 15–16, 2026, marking the first time the Kingdom has hosted the highest-level gathering of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF). The summit, held under the theme “Reinvest in Peace for Shared Prosperity and Lasting Stability,” is expected to bring together … Read more
PHNOM PENH, November 13, 2026—Cambodia is advancing the Funan Techo Integrated Water Resources Management Project, a major infrastructure initiative designed to strengthen inland water transport, improve access to maritime routes, and support the development of the country’s southwestern economic corridor. The project aims to connect Cambodia’s inland waterway network, including the Mekong and Bassac river … Read more
PHNOM PENH, November 13, 2026 — Cambodia is set to inaugurate the Francophonie Village at Wat Botum Vatey Garden in Phnom Penh on Friday, marking the opening of one of the major public events accompanying the 20th Francophonie Summit. The five-day event, running from November 13 to 17, will bring together cultural representatives, institutions, businesses, … Read more
A seven-bank financing arrangement will support a 1,000 MWh battery storage development, highlighting the growing role of Cambodia’s banking sector in financing energy infrastructure and the country’s transition towards a more sustainable power system. PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — November 13, 2026 Cambodia has taken a significant step towards expanding its energy infrastructure after seven banking … Read more
Cambodia’s financial sector is undergoing a period of transformation, driven by digital payment systems, expanding access to financial services, evolving financial policies, and growing attention to sustainable finance. A new academic publication co-authored by the Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) offers an opportunity to examine this development and consider the challenges that … Read more
Cambodia is stepping up efforts to expand access to clean water and sanitation, with the royal government setting a target of achieving 100 percent coverage of rural water supply and sanitation services by 2030. Beyond its public health benefits, the national ambition is creating growing demand for infrastructure investment, sustainable financing, and private-sector participation. In … Read more
SIEM REAP, Cambodia — Cambodia and France are preparing to mark an important milestone in the preservation of Angkor’s cultural heritage, as the restoration of West Mebon Temple has been completed after 14 years of joint conservation work. Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and French President Emmanuel Macron are scheduled to preside over the closing ceremony … Read more
PHNOM PENH, November 2026 — Cambodia and France have commemorated the 108th anniversary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918, paying tribute to those who lost their lives during the First World War, including Cambodian soldiers who served alongside French forces. The ceremony in Phnom Penh brought attention to a chapter of Cambodian history that … Read more
Cambodia is stepping up efforts to strengthen its transport infrastructure, improve logistics efficiency, and expand wastewater management as part of its broader strategy to support economic growth and sustainable development. On November 11, 2026, Minister of Public Works and Transport H.E. Peng Ponea called on ministry officials and relevant stakeholders to accelerate ongoing infrastructure projects, … Read more