After six successful editions organized in various Francophone regions, the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) continues its commitment to an ambitious and supportive economic Francophonie by organizing, in collaboration with the Djiboutian authorities, a new Francophonie economic mission from October 6 to 8, 2026, in Djibouti.

In a global economy upended by trade tensions, one reality emerges: ASEAN+3 – China, Japan, South Korea, and the ten ASEAN countries – has become the world's largest market.

The surge in airfares between France and Cambodia, combined with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the kingdom's poor reputation regarding cybercrime, endangers the 2026 tourist season. While Hun Manet's government attempts a large-scale communication operation, warning signs are flashing red for the local economy.

In Phnom Penh, the International Business Chamber (IBC) recently held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Rosewood Phnom Penh, marking a turning point for the foreign business community in Cambodia.

The fuel crisis in Cambodia marks a fragile lull: out of over 2,000 initially paralyzed stations and depots, only more than 400 remained closed as of March 13, 2026, awaiting new deliveries delayed by the global price surge.

By choosing to produce its Nham Eylov foods locally despite higher costs, the Thalias group demonstrates that investing in Cambodia's productive capacity is less about economic idealism than industrial pragmatism.

The Cambodian Ministry of Commerce has launched a national #MadeInCambodia campaign, mobilizing over 300 supermarkets and convenience stores in a year-long effort to prioritize domestic products.

In a nearly forty-page strategic note, Arnaud Darc, a businessman based in Phnom Penh, describes the shift from a relationship based on tariff preferences to one constrained by European law. The outcome of this transition will determine whether France remains, in the author's words, a "structuring power without being dominant."

A few months before the 20th Francophonie Summit, which Cambodia will host in November 2026, Phnom Penh and Paris are multiplying signals of a strengthened economic partnership.

The garments, footwear, and travel goods (GFT) sector generated nearly $1.4 billion in exports in January in Cambodia, according to an official report from the Ministry of Commerce released on Friday. This figure, which precisely reaches $1.398 billion, marks a 7.2% increase compared to January 2025, confirming the sector's driving role in the kingdom's economy.

In Phnom Penh, alarm sirens are blaring in the offices of European entrepreneurs. EuroCham Cambodia's semestral "Business Pulse" survey, released for the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), paints a grim picture of a business climate in sharp decline.

Phnom Penh is gearing up for a major infrastructural metamorphosis with the construction of 10 bridges spanning the Tonle Sap, Bassac, and Mekong rivers by 2030, a strategic lever to curb traffic jams and catalyze the real estate boom.

The Cambodian Ministry of Commerce inaugurated the national "#MadeInCambodia" campaign on Saturday, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the image of local products and integrating Khmer producers into the supply chains of modern supermarkets.

In the hills of Kampot, in southern Cambodia, pepper – nicknamed the local "black gold" – is poised to conquer European markets thanks to a major organic certification.

Phnom Penh, February 16, 2026 – Cambodia is accelerating its energy transition at a rapid pace. According to the annual report from the Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC), released on Thursday, the total installed electricity generation capacity climbed to 5,932 megawatts (MW) in 2025, a spectacular 14.4% increase from 5,183 MW in 2024.

In a country where electric vehicle (EV) adoption is surging, the Cambodian app Fresh AI has just unveiled "EV Zone," a clever feature that maps more than 200 charging stations scattered across the nation.

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.