Cambodia’s Investment & Trade topic covers the policy, regulation, and governance framework shaping foreign and domestic investment, market access, trade facilitation, customs administration, special economic zones, export controls, and commercial incentives. It tracks key updates including policy developments, regulatory changes, government actions, enforcement trends, compliance requirements, tariff and customs measures, licensing rules, and institutional activity affecting cross-border trade and investment approvals. This page provides structured updates on official developments in Cambodia, offering a reliable reference for ongoing monitoring of investment conditions, trade regulation, compliance expectations, and administrative governance.

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March 23, 2026

Ministry of Commerce Participates in Cambodia–Austria Business Forum at CDC

The Ministry of Commerce, represented by Secretary of State Bun Chanthy, presented business opportunities in Cambodia at a Cambodia–Austria Business Forum held at the Council for the Development of Cambodia with participation from 19 Austrian enterprises. The forum also included presentations from other ministries on sectoral opportunities relevant to trade, investment, and business facilitation.

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March 20, 2026

Ministry of Commerce Delegation Attends 12th RCEP Joint Committee Meeting in Wellington

From 16–18 March 2026, Undersecretary of State Tith Rithipol led the Cambodian delegation to the 12th RCEP Joint Committee Meeting in Wellington, New Zealand. The meeting reviewed implementation progress of the RCEP Agreement, accession issues, a general review of the agreement, and reports from subsidiary bodies, alongside related roundtable discussions on RCEP’s role in the global trading system and regional priorities.

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March 20, 2026

Ministry of Tourism Meets THY Holding on Agarwood Souvenir Project

The Minister of Tourism met with the chairman of THY Holding Co., Ltd to discuss a project to develop luxury souvenirs from agarwood, including perfumes and cosmetics targeting Arab tourists. The minister highlighted the ongoing 2023–2027 Muslim tourism plan and advised the company to seek legal consultation to ensure the project complies with applicable laws and regulations.

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March 19, 2026

Malaysia Cambodia Business Association to Establish Sabah Branch Under New MoU

The Malaysia Cambodia Business Association signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a branch in Sabah, Malaysia, during a Lunar New Year event in Kuala Lumpur attended by Cambodia’s Commercial Attaché. The Cambodian representative also highlighted Cambodia’s investment climate, recent simplification of business registration procedures, and opportunities to expand Cambodian exports to Malaysia.

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March 19, 2026

Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn Holds Bilateral Meeting with Brazilian Counterpart

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn met with Susan Kleebank, Secretary of Asia and the Pacific of Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during her working visit to Phnom Penh. Both sides reviewed the progress of Cambodia-Brazil relations, discussed cooperation in several sectors, and exchanged views on the Cambodia-Thailand border situation and other regional and international issues.

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March 19, 2026

National Bank of Cambodia Meets Bank of China Delegation on Financial Cooperation

The Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia received a high-level delegation from Bank of China, led by the Chief Executive of Bank of China Hong Kong, to discuss Cambodia’s financial sector opportunities. The discussion covered potential expansion of Bank of China’s operations, possible new financial instruments, and measures to promote wider use of the riel in financial transactions.

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March 19, 2026

Commercial Attaché Promotes Cambodia–Japan Trade and Tourism Cooperation in Japan

The Commercial Attaché at the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Japan met with representatives of Jumbo Tours Co., Ltd. and Magokoro Cambodia to discuss strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, education, and tourism between Cambodia and Japan. The mission also supported the promotion of Cambodian products at FOODEX Japan 2026 and explored charter flights, educational support, and a planned Khmer restaurant in Okinawa.

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March 19, 2026

Ministry of Commerce Reviews Progress of Cambodia Trade Policy Framework 2030

The Ministry of Commerce held a meeting on 18 March 2026 to review and monitor progress on the draft Cambodia Trade Policy Framework Towards 2030. The framework is intended to guide strategies and policy directions for trade sector development, support Cambodia’s preparation for LDC graduation by 2029, and enhance competitiveness through improvements to the trade and business environment.

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March 18, 2026

Cambodia and Brazil Hold Second Round of Bilateral Consultations in Phnom Penh

On 18 March 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil held the Second Cambodia–Brazil Bilateral Consultations in Phnom Penh. The two sides reviewed progress since 2022, agreed to further strengthen relations across multiple cooperation areas, and discussed recent developments related to the Cambodia–Thailand border situation.

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