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Cambodia's registered EV fleet reached 20,600 by June
Cambodia registered 7,632 electric vehicles in H1 2026, up about 136% year on year. The national total later climbed to 22,793 by the end of August.
Read news →Cambodia starts work on an interim national water master plan
Cambodia has begun preparing an interim national water resources master plan. The document is still being developed and does not yet introduce binding new rules.
Read news →Cambodia moves CSET grid upgrades into procurement prep
Electricité du Cambodge has moved CSET battery, transmission and substation packages into procurement preparation. The main infrastructure is not yet complete.
Read news →Sihanoukville Airport Cargo Hub Enters Feasibility Stage
WorldBridge and Cambodia Airports will assess an air-cargo and warehousing hub at Sihanoukville airport. The project remains at the feasibility stage.
Read news →Cambodia warns against unauthorized official marks on labels
MISTI Instruction No. 2975 tells businesses to stop unauthorized use of the ministry logo and Cambodian Standard marks on product packaging.
Read news →Cambodia Adds Mobile Land-Title Services for Ill Owners
MLMUPC Notification No. 695 sets out home and hospital-based procedures for owners who cannot complete certain land-title steps in person because of illness or disability.
Read news →Cambodia sets rules for temporary handling of seized property
Prakas No. 078 gives prosecutors and courts non-auction options to preserve contracts, business operations and asset value while criminal proceedings remain pending.
Read news →EDC awards 100 MW / 200 MWh battery storage contract
Cambodia’s utility has awarded the GS68 battery storage contract after ADB’s no-objection. The procurement milestone does not mean the system is already online.
Read news →Cambodia plans solar lighting across about 1,000 km of roads
A July 14 memorandum covers national roads, urban streets and tourism areas across Phnom Penh and 12 provinces, with planned funding of about $5 million.
Read news →Cambodia Registered 276 Investment Projects in H1 2026
Cambodia registered 276 investment projects worth about $4.7 billion in the first half of 2026, with around 160,000 potential jobs attached to them.
Read news →Por Sen Chey to Upgrade a Public Park of More Than 3 Hectares
Phnom Penh is preparing a public recreation site in Prey Lvea with more trees, seating, toilets and an upgraded access road. Completion is targeted for late 2026 or early 2027.
Read news →Japan advances financing for Sihanoukville port terminal Phase II
Cambodia and Japan exchanged notes on July 13 for ¥17.776 billion in Phase II financing. JICA signed the formal loan agreement on August 11.
Read news →Cambodia adds Latin-script names to condo ownership certificates
July 2026 reports say Cambodia’s condo ownership certificates can show an owner’s Latin-script name alongside Khmer, making passport matching easier.
Read news →Cambodia exports rise 18% to $17.36bn in first half of 2026
Cambodia exported $17.357bn of goods in H1 2026, up 18% year on year. Imports rose faster to $20.863bn, while the US remained the top export market.
Read news →Cambodia extends ADCE penalty relief for six more months
Companies with overdue annual declarations can limit penalties to the latest missed year, while fees for every overdue year and shareholder checks still apply.
Read news →Cambodia and JDI discuss master plan for Japan-focused SEZ
Cambodia's CDC and Japan Development Institute met on July 10 to discuss a master plan for a future Cambodia–Japan SEZ. Its site, timeline and investment scale remain unannounced.
Read news →Cambodia’s final NR5 stretch to Poipet reaches 63%
The 35.14 km Serei Sophorn–Poipet section of National Road 5 was about 63% complete at end-June 2026, with completion still planned for 2027.
Read news →Adelaide Education Group launches Cambodia presence with True VISIONS
Adelaide Education Group has launched a Cambodia presence with True VISIONS. For families, the practical value is in new Australian study pathways, not a confirmed new local campus.
Read news →Cambodia links skills training more closely to four industries
Cambodia’s Skills Development Fund signed four industry partnerships in July. By September, follow-up work was already under way in logistics and cashew processing.
Read news →KB PRASAC licensed for retention and escrow services
KB PRASAC has received a Cambodian licence for retention and escrow services, but a public customer launch and dedicated fees remain unconfirmed.
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