In November 2025, in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, Cambodia officially took over the presidency of the Ministerial Conference of the Francophonie (CMF), succeeding France, illustrating a deep diplomatic and cultural commitment.

Within the ASEAN+3, Cambodia appears as the economy most exposed to the commercial tightening by the United States, both through the structure of its exports and by its degree of dependence on final American demand. In an environment where every additional tariff point can translate into job losses and squeezed margins, the Cambodian model of export-driven industrialization faces a resistance test of unprecedented scale.

Cambodia and Canada seek to further strengthen their economic relationship, betting on an ASEAN–Canada free trade agreement and new cooperation axes ranging from digital technology to food security.​

Dans les locaux feutrés du Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, où se tenaient vendredi dernier l’AWEN Awards Gala et le Pinnacle Entrepreneurs Forum 2025, Chenda Clais circulait avec la sérénité de celles qui ont, depuis longtemps, trouvé leur place dans l’entrepreneuriat régional.

On November 21, 2025, the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra established itself as a real laboratory of the regional new economy by hosting the AWEN Awards and the Pinnacle Entrepreneurs Forum, putting women’s entrepreneurship at the heart of strategies for growth, economic diplomacy, and regional integration within ASEAN.

From November 19 to 24, 2025, a delegation of elected officials from the Département des Hauts-de-Seine, led by its President Georges Siffredi, is on a mission in Cambodia with a view to strengthened cooperation between France and the province of Siem Reap, formalized by the recent signing of an agreement for the period 2025-2029.

Following the tragic incident on November 12 at the Cambodian border, hundreds of families were forced to flee their villages to seek refuge in an emergency shelter.

The official launch of Metra Estate Legacy, Cambodia’s first "affordable value housing" project, took place last Monday in the Chbar Ampov district, marking a significant advancement towards achieving the country’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The recent resurgence of border tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, analyzed in an AMRO report published in November 2025, reveals the extent of short- and medium-term economic disruptions for Phnom Penh and its border provinces.

On November 21, 2025, Phnom Penh is set to host one of the most anticipated economic events of the year in the ASEAN region: the Pinnacle Entrepreneurs Forum (PEF) and the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network (AWEN) Awards Gala.

Cambodia enters corporate venture capital in ASEAN with the launch of Canadia Impact Fund Co. (CIFC), supported by Canadia Group, one of the oldest and most diversified conglomerates in the country. The fund announces its first investment in Jalat Logistics, a Cambodian start-up specializing in last-mile delivery, a key sector in the growth of national e-commerce.

The conflict between Thailand and Cambodia reached a critical point in 2025. Beyond a territorial dispute, it is a geopolitical, political, and human maelstrom tearing the region apart. Let us explore the deep reasons behind Thai aggressiveness, recent episodes, humanitarian issues, and possible scenarios for the future.

The Royal Government of Cambodia has announced its intention to borrow more than 3 billion US dollars during the year 2026 to finance its key public investment projects, aiming to support sustainable economic growth and strengthen national productivity.

The United States imposed a 19% tariff on all goods imported from Cambodia on August 1, 2025, marking a major turning point in bilateral trade policy. This measure, negotiated after months of tensions, was hailed by the Cambodian government as a relative victory, avoiding the catastrophic scenario of a 36% tariff that could have paralyzed the country's export economy.

Royal Group Phnom Penh SEZ (PPSP) illustrates through its 2024 Sustainability Report a clear ambition: to combine economic growth, social responsibility, and environmental protection.

On November 12, 2025, around 3:50 PM, a dramatic incident occurred in the village of Prey Chan, located in the O’Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province in Cambodia. Thai soldiers opened fire on Cambodian civilians, injuring five people, one of whom unfortunately died.

In 2025, Cambodia shows a robust commercial dynamic, with a total volume of international trade exceeding 50 billion dollars during the first ten months. This notable increase reflects significant growth despite an uncertain global context and highlights the strategic importance that foreign trade holds for the kingdom's economic development.

The episode could have remained a localized incident in a mountainous area still marked by the scars of war. But it took a major political turn. By deciding to suspend a series of security cooperation agreements with Cambodia, Thailand has rekindled border sensitivities. Phnom Penh, for its part, firmly rejects any responsibility in the explosion of a landmine that supposedly injured several Thai soldiers near the Preah Vihear temple, a highly sensitive symbol of the common b

The natural dried mangoes from the company Kirirom Food Production (KFP) Co., Ltd. have just arrived on the Australian market. This first commercial shipment of 20 metric tons marks the official launch of a long-term commercial agreement, covering the period 2024-2030, between the Cambodian company and a major Australian wholesale distributor.

YKK Canada Inc., recognized worldwide for manufacturing high-quality textile accessories, notably zippers,] [manifestes a strong interest in establishing a production unit in Cambodia.

The Conseil pour le développement du Cambodge (CDC) announced on Friday a spectacular increase in approved investments during the first ten months of 2025. With a total of 575 projects validated between January and October, the kingdom recorded a 66% rise compared to the 346 projects counted during the same period last year.

The scent of success floated this weekend in Phnom Penh. Amid the applause of an enthusiastic audience, Cambodian rice Malys Angkor once again won the trophy for Best Rice in the World 2025 at the prestigious The Rice Trader World Rice Conference, held in the Kingdom's capital from November 7 to 9.

During the recent health forum organized by EuroCham at the Sun & Moon Riverside, Mr. Oudam Rony, Director of the Department of Supervision of Technological Risks and Innovation at the Banque Nationale du Cambodge (BNC), presented his analysis of the cross-cutting issues between digital finance and connected health.

Since the beginning of 2025, the border between Thailand and Cambodia has been the theater of a major geopolitical crisis that continues an old but still burning territorial dispute. The epicenter of this conflict is the contested zone around the Ta Krabei temple, a historic site adjacent to the more widely recognized temples of Preah Vihear, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.