It was Thursday evening, in the premises of Confluences in Phnom Penh, that the company's 10th anniversary celebration took place, coinciding with the birthday of its founder and CEO, Soreasmey Key Bin. Nearly 300 people – employees, partners, clients, friends, and notable figures – gathered around a generous buffet and barbecue in a warm and convivial atmosphere.

A1-Plastic, a company specializing in plastic products in Cambodia, launched on January 19, 2026, the construction of a food-grade PET bottle recycling plant located in the Pursat Special Economic Zone.

In a context of persistent international economic challenges, Cambodia closed the year 2025 with a record total of USD 6.77 billion in tax revenues, slightly surpassing the established budgetary targets.

Despite a global economic environment marked by geopolitical uncertainties and an uneven post-pandemic recovery, Cambodia’s banking and financial sector continued its growth trajectory in 2025.

Arriving in Cambodia as early as 2004, Sébastien Mezailles closely witnessed the first phases of the country’s economic structuring before specializing in ultralight structural engineering.

The British Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (BritCham Cambodia) made headlines yesterday in partnership with the World Bank, offering its members an exclusive deep dive into the Cambodia Economic Update 2026.

EuroCham Cambodia and the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) met on 16 January 2026 for a meeting focused on optimizing operations at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS).

The Cambodian garment, footwear, and travel goods (GFT) sector reached a new milestone in 2025, recording exports worth US$15.7 billion, a remarkable 15.8% increase compared to the previous year, according to official figures from the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training.

In 2025, Cambodia exported more than one million tons of raw cashew nuts, generating over 1.5 billion US dollars in revenue — a rise of more than 27% compared to 2024.

In Phnom Penh, authorities have escalated their cleanup operation by erecting solid barricades around Doeum Kor Market, Mao Tse Toung Boulevard, and Monireth Boulevard, formally banning the sale of vegetables, fruits, and other fresh produce on the streets as of January 18, 2026.

Cambodia is accelerating its transition toward sustainable mobility by rolling out an extensive nationwide network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations—an initiative that supports citizens’ mobility while stimulating commercial activity, particularly in the transport sector.

Cambodia reached a major milestone in 2025 with the export of 940,321 tonnes of milled rice, up 45% year on year, according to a report released on January 5 by the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF).

Against a backdrop of an alarming surge in online scams and transnational organized crime, Cambodia and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening police cooperation during a pivotal meeting at the Ministry of Interior.

China is consolidating its dominant position in Cambodian trade, with more than half of all goods imported in 2025 coming from the Middle Kingdom, according to official data from the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE).

Cambodia: international trade is charting a path toward a prosperous future, reaching a total volume of US$65.24 billion in 2025, an 18% increase compared with US$55.45 billion in 2024.

Announced in mid-January 2026 in Phnom Penh by Assistant Secretary of State Michael George DeSombre during his meeting with Prime Minister Hun Manet, this aid continues Donald Trump’s Indo-Pacific commitments, complementing broader pledges of 45 million dollars for Cambodia.

Le Premier ministre cambodgien Hun Manet a dévoilé, lors d'un discours solennel prononcé le 10 janvier 2026, un plan de relèvement en trois volets pour atténuer les retombées humanitaires et infrastructurelles du récent conflit à la frontière avec la Thaïlande.

On January 7, 2026, the provincial administration of Kampong Thom and Royal Group Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone Plc. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a feasibility study aimed at establishing an agro-industrial park in the province.

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has ordered the immediate cessation of Prince Bank’s operations, triggering a liquidation process overseen by independent auditors, following the extradition of its founder, Sino-Cambodian billionaire Chen Zhi, to China on charges of large-scale cyber fraud.

According to the Business Ready (B-READY) 2025 survey published by the World Bank, Cambodia has established itself as the undisputed leader in ASEAN in the field of financial services.

Cambodia continues to strengthen its position at the heart of Asian trade. The Kingdom’s commercial exchanges with member countries of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) recorded strong growth during the first eleven months of 2025, reflecting deeper regional economic integration and the impressive vitality of Cambodia’s productive base.

The July 2025 Cambodia-Thailand border conflict marked a structural discontinuity in Cambodia's tourism economy, far beyond a cyclical downturn. Thai arrivals plummeted 90.9% in November, confirming the near-total loss of the country's largest land-dependent source market amid physical closures and confidence suppression.

Cambodian imports from Thailand plunged by 35% between June and November 2025, reaching USD 1.25 billion compared to much higher levels the previous year.

In mid-November 2025, in Singapore, Confluences made its mark at Bpifrance’s very first Asia Forum, titled Inspire & Connect Asia. This pivotal event brought together key stakeholders to explore the new economic dynamics between France and Asia, highlighting a strategic momentum toward more ambitious and sustainable partnerships.