OCIC and World Citi Colleges International, Inc. (WCCI) signed an agreement on 1 October 2026 to establish WCC International Aero Tech University (WCC IATU) in Phnom Penh. The university will expand access to specialised aviation education in Cambodia, preparing students for technical and operational careers in the sector.

The 2027 round closed on Wednesday: $212 a month, two dollars above 2026 — exactly the same rise as last year, despite unions asking for $250.66. For the roughly 900,000 workers in the sector, the gap with the cost of living hasn't moved

La French Tech Phnom Penh met H.E. Dr. Chea Vandeth, Minister of Post and Telecommunications, and senior officials of the ministry (MPTC) to discuss preparations for FrancoTech, present the French Tech Forum Asia and identify potential initiatives to further strengthen Cambodia’s technology and innovation ecosystem.

The French buy eight times more from Cambodia than they sell to it. Weeks before the business forum of 16–17 November in Phnom Penh, an analysis of a trade imbalance and of a limited French investment presence.

The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued two new banknotes, one worth 50,000 riel (about $12.5) and the other 100,000 riel (roughly $25), under two sub-decrees signed Friday by Prime Minister Hun Manet. The new notes will circulate alongside existing banknotes rather than replace them.

Cambodia is moving ahead with its new Agri-Food Industrial Park (AIP) framework, backed by Australia. A meeting held in Phnom Penh in late August brought together the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Australian Embassy, along with agro-industrial investors and development partners, to explore the opportunities the new framework opens up.

France and the European Union have jointly launched two major projects to modernise Cambodia's power grid, signing three contracts at a ceremony presided over by Energy Minister Keo Rottanak, French Ambassador Olivier Richard, and EU Ambassador Igor Driesmans.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has trimmed its outlook for Cambodia's economy. In its Asian Development Outlook released Wednesday, the bank now projects growth of 3.9% for 2026, down from 4.1% forecast in July and 4.5% in April — a 0.6 point cut in five months that reflects how deep the tourism slowdown has run.

Opening the Phnom Penh conference, Hun Manet defends Cambodia's record on online scams, weighing official figures against persistent skepticism.

On 22 October, Pour un Sourire d'Enfant marks 30 years of work in Cambodia with a Gala Dinner at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra. Programme, pricing and partner companies.

La French Tech Phnom Penh and CambodiaTrade.com have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that sets out an initial framework for cooperation to help Cambodian start-ups, SMEs and exporters access international technology and know-how, meet new partners and investors, and expand into new markets.

Canadia Impact Fund (CIFC) participe à la levée de fonds initiale de Newwave Tech Foundry (Newwave), une entreprise cambodgienne de technologie et d’intelligence artificielle en plein essor.

Cambodia will celebrate today the 32nd anniversary of the Constitution, promulgated on 24 September 1993.

Thai imports down 37.5%, PTT and Mama pulling back, local SMEs short of capital: the boycott of Thai goods in Cambodia, by the numbers

La French Tech Phnom Penh concluded the first edition of Rendez-Vous Tech after three days at the 3rd Cambodia Digital Trade Forum & Online Expo at Koh Pich Expo, bringing together a diverse mix of Cambodian and international entrepreneurs, startups, business leaders, students, public institutions and technology professionals.

Minister Neth Pheaktra cites the UNESCO-ICOMOS report and CMAC surveys to measure the damage to Preah Vihear temple in 2025. Bangkok says Cambodian troops used the site.

Led by Prak Sokhonn, the Cambodian delegation is attending the first meeting of the conciliation commission constituted under Annex V of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, held in Singapore from 14 to 16 September 2026.

Thirty stands, live demonstrations and two hundred visitors despite the rain: inside the fifth back-to-school Forum of Phnom Penh's French community, with Florian Bohême

Twenty months after the first ceasefire, Thai forces are demolishing houses, digging bunkers and drilling wells on land Cambodia claims. Phnom Penh answers with protest notes and legal proceedings. On 15 September, a United Nations conciliation commission opens its work in Singapore.

La French Tech Phnom Penh is launching “Rendez-Vous Tech”, a new initiative designed to create more opportunities for entrepreneurs, startups, companies and technology professionals to meet, exchange ideas and build concrete connections within Cambodia’s fast-growing digital ecosystem.

As the 20th Francophonie Summit approaches, Confluences has launched an online calendar listing the events organized in Phnom Penh before, during, and after the Summit. Estelle Maton, MarCom Director at Confluences, presents this initiative and the ambitions it carries for Cambodia.

Cambodia stands out among ASEAN+3 member economies for its high degree of dollarization. While dollarization has facilitated financial transactions, trade and investment, it also requires banks to meet liquidity demand in both US dollars and Cambodian riel.

Two months before the 20th Francophonie Summit and a state visit by Emmanuel Macron, Paris and Phnom Penh are picking up the pace. Trade rose 17.5% in 2025 and three infrastructure projects were selected in July. France's weight in the kingdom nonetheless remains small next to China's.

Bags, hats, baskets, mats, table mats and cups: in Arey Ksat, Kandal province, Cambodian artisan enterprise Maya Handicrafts turns grey sedge, locally known as 'Chorjod', into pieces sold both at home and abroad.