Cambodia Targets 100% Rural Water and Sanitation Coverage by 2030: Financing and Investment Opportunities

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Cambodia rural water supply infrastructure supporting sustainable development and sanitation access.

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

Cambodia and France Complete 14-Year Restoration of West Mebon Temple, Preserving Angkor’s Cultural Heritage

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Cambodia and France Complete 14-Year Restoration of West Mebon Temple

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

Cambodia and France Remember Cambodian Soldiers of World War I: A Shared History of Sacrifice and Peace

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Cambodia and France commemorate the 108th anniversary of the 1918 Armistice in Phnom Penh

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 Accelerates Infrastructure, Logistics, and Wastewater Development to Support Sustainable Growth

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Cambodia Accelerates Infrastructure, Logistics and Wastewater Development

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

Cambodia Advances Digital Transformation in Higher Education Through New Partnership

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Digital transformation and technology in Cambodia's higher education sector

Cambodia is taking another step towards modernising its higher education sector through a new partnership involving the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), and Viettel (Cambodia) Pte. Ltd., which operates under the Metfone brand. The three parties signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on November 11, 2026, … Read more

Japan and Cambodia Explore New Opportunities in Agro-Processing and Business Cooperation

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Japan and Cambodia Explore Agro-Processing and Business Opportunities

A new business strategy from the Japan-Cambodia Association aims to promote agricultural processing, support Japanese small and medium-sized enterprises, and connect Cambodian raw materials with international markets. Cambodia and Japan are exploring new opportunities to deepen economic cooperation, expand bilateral trade, and encourage greater participation by Japanese businesses in Cambodia’s economic development. The latest discussions … Read more

Cambodia’s Trade with Francophone Countries Offers New Opportunities Ahead of the 2026 Summit

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Cambodia’s Trade with Francophone Countries Offers New Opportunities

Trade with Vietnam, Canada, and France reached nearly US$9 billion in the first ten months of 2026, highlighting the potential for Cambodia to strengthen economic partnerships across the Francophone community. Cambodia’s growing trade relations with countries associated with the Francophone community are highlighting new opportunities for international economic cooperation as Phnom Penh prepares to host … Read more

Indonesia Eyes Investment Opportunities in Northwestern Cambodia

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Indonesia and Cambodia flags representing bilateral investment and economic cooperation.

Cambodia is seeking to attract greater foreign investment beyond its major urban centres, as Indonesia expresses interest in exploring business opportunities in the country’s northwestern region. An emerging opportunity for economic cooperation is taking shape in northwestern Cambodia, following discussions between provincial authorities and a senior Indonesian diplomatic representative on expanding trade, investment and private-sector … Read more

Cambodia to Host the 20th Francophonie Summit: Reinvesting in Peace for Shared Prosperity

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20th Francophonie Summit Cambodia

Cambodia is preparing to host the 20th Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh on November 15–16, 2026, bringing together heads of state and government from across the French-speaking world to discuss international cooperation, peace, multilateralism, and sustainable development. Held under the theme “Reinvest in Peace for Shared Prosperity and Lasting Stability,” the summit represents an important … Read more

Cambodia Moves to Turn Cashew and Pepper Potential into Global Trade Opportunities

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Cambodian cashew nuts and Kampot pepper representing Cambodia's agricultural export opportunities.

Cambodia is seeking to strengthen its position in international agricultural trade by connecting local cashew and pepper producers with international buyers, investors and business partners. The second Cambodia Cashew and Pepper Trade Forum, which officially opened in Phnom Penh on November 10, 2026, reflects a growing effort to move beyond agricultural production and policy discussions … Read more