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Cambodia’s 2027 minimum wage remains undecided after third talks
Employers want to keep the sectoral minimum at $210, while worker representatives are seeking an increase. No 2027 rate has been approved yet.
Read news →Economy & businessPhnom Penh Plans 75-Hectare Public Park at Boeung Tamok
Phnom Penh has announced a 75-hectare public park at Boeung Tamok. Tree planting is about 80% complete, but no firm public opening date has been given.
Read news →Economy & businessTH Automotive opens GAC assembly plant in Kampong Chhnang
TH Automotive Manufacturing officially opened its Kampong Chhnang vehicle assembly plant on September 17, adding skilled jobs and new production capacity.
Read news →Economy & businessBattambang waste project targets 25,000 rural residents
SAAT has launched in Battambang to expand rural waste collection, strengthen local operators and reduce open burning and uncontrolled dumping.
Read news →Economy & businessCambodia builds 18 ultra-fast EV charging stations for 2026 launch
Cambodia says 18 ultra-fast EV charging stations are under construction in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Preah Sihanouk, with launch targeted by end-2026.
Read news →Economy & businessCambodia confirms 22 public holiday days for 2027
Cambodia has approved 22 public holiday days for 2027. Here are the confirmed dates, the three multi-day breaks and what workers and residents should check.
Read news →Economy & businessCambodia creates steering committee for 2026–2030 MSME strategy
A September 15 sub-decree created a steering committee to coordinate Cambodia’s 2026–2030 MSME strategy; no new business incentives were announced with it.
Read news →Economy & businessCambodia targets 70% renewable power capacity by 2030
Cambodia aims for renewables to make up at least 70% of domestic installed power capacity by 2030, alongside new solar and energy-storage projects.
Read news →Economy & businessCambodia job fair reports nearly 3,000 successful placements
At the Sept. 12–13 national job fair, candidates submitted about 20,000 CVs, sat 5,000 on-site interviews and nearly 3,000 secured jobs.
Read news →Economy & businessCambodia and Myanmar sign bilateral investment protection pact
Cambodia and Myanmar signed a bilateral investment protection agreement on 11 September, but its full text and effective date are not yet public.
Read news →Economy & businessCambodia joins the WTO’s interim appeals arrangement
Cambodia has joined the MPIA, keeping an appeal route available for WTO disputes with other participants while the WTO Appellate Body remains unable to hear appeals.
Read news →Economy & businessFunan Techo secures nearly $1bn China Exim Bank facility
China Exim Bank and the Funan Techo project company signed a facility worth nearly $1 billion. What it confirms, and what remains uncertain about delivery.
Read news →Economy & businessSihanoukville Builds Coastal Walkway to Ochheuteal Beach
Construction is underway on a new seaside promenade linking Techo Square with Ochheuteal Beach in Sihanoukville, but no opening date has been announced.
Read news →Economy & businessARDB Sets Aside Up to $200M for Cambodia Rice Mills
Cambodia’s ARDB has set aside more than $200M for rice-sector finance and confirmed up to $200M in seasonal working-capital credit for mills.
Read news →Economy & businessCambodia Holds First Supply Chain Forum for Local Business
Cambodia's first Supply Chain Forum linked producers with buyers, retailers, digital platforms and finance providers. For now, it remains a pilot initiative.
Read news →Economy & businessCambodia launches $1.22bn package for households and jobs
Cambodia’s 27-measure response package targets living costs, jobs, small businesses, skills and energy, with eligibility and timing varying by measure.
Read news →Economy & businessCambodia employed about 9.1 million people in 2025
Cambodia’s 2025 labour survey puts participation at 71.6%, unemployment at 3.6%, and services at 43% of total employment nationwide.
Read news →Economy & businessCambodia freezes over $300m in online-scam cases
Cambodia's CCOS says more than $300m in bank accounts was frozen and 446 online-scam cases were sent to court through Aug. 31. Here is what the figures mean.
Read news →Economy & businessCambodia rolls out electronic certificates of origin
Cambodia has introduced electronic Certificates of Origin through its CO Automation System, backed by new rules on applications, authentication and origin checks.
Read news →Economy & businessCambodia Opens 2027 Foreign Manpower Quota Window
Cambodia has opened 2027 foreign manpower quota applications through FWCMS until 30 November. The deadline matters to employers and foreign staff alike.
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