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.

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 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.

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.

Cambodia is taking a new step forward in its strategic partnership with China by announcing the imminent integration of the regional aircraft fleet COMAC C909 into its national airline Air Cambodia starting in 2026.

Phnom Penh is ready to vibrate to the rhythm of French culture on Saturday, November 22, 2025, the date on which the highly anticipated edition of the Marché Français, organized by the Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie France Cambodge (CCIFC), will take place.

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) of Cambodia has officially announced that the 18th edition of the Cambodia Trade Expo (CTExpo) will take place from December 4 to 7, 2025, at the prestigious PH Grand Hall Convention Center, located in Borey Peng Huoth Boeung Snor, Phnom Penh.

The scams centers linked to the Prince Group, represents a major danger to Cambodia's reputation on the international stage. In 2025, transnational criminal networks exploited Cambodian territory, mixing human trafficking, online fraud, and massive money laundering, compromising not only the victims' safety but also the country's prestige and attractiveness.

Céline Huynh is an entrepreneur and consultant whose journey reflects the richness of a multicultural Franco-Asian identity. With over fifteen years of experience in the restaurant, construction, and event sectors, she has established herself as an expert in management and business development.

In Kuala Lumpur on October 26, 2025, ASEAN held its 47th summit in an atmosphere of optimism and renewed will for regional integration. With the Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN Manet, in the presence of regional and international leaders, this summit stood out with major announcements on stability, innovation, and multilateral cooperation.

China did not intervene directly in the recent peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, and this stance is explained by a complex analysis mixing cautious diplomacy, strategic interests, and respect for regional dynamics.

The Factory Phnom Penh hosted yesterday the first « Rendez-vous de la CCIFC » with several speakers: Caroline Bougon-Sirieix from Vinci Airports, Catherine Germier-Hamel from Millennium Destinations, Sarah Kolbenstetter from Little Green Spark, and finally Frantz Vaganay from Sevea.

Building on an initial fruitful dialogue with public actors in the Franco-Cambodian educational and scientific sector, Edumalin continues its establishment in Cambodia with the strategic support of Confluences.

Developing one’s activity internationally is often an ambitious dream for companies seeking growth. However, establishing oneself in a new country remains a path full of obstacles: administrative formalities, legal constraints, recruitment, tax compliance… so many steps that can slow down — or even jeopardize — an expansion project.

Cambodia, one of Asia’s most dynamic economies with an average growth of 7.7% over the past two decades, finds itself at a strategic turning point. As the kingdom approaches middle-income country status, its development model — historically focused on low-cost manufacturing and mass tourism — reveals its structural limitations.