Washington, D.C. – February 5, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule officially removing Cambodia from Country Group D:5, a designation that imposed strict restrictions on exports of weapons and related technologies.

Recently in Paris, Cambodian Minister of Commerce H.E. Cham Nimul launched an energetic campaign to attract new French investment to the Kingdom. During meetings with François Corbin, Vice President of MEDEF International, and representatives from six major French companies, the Minister highlighted Cambodia’s economic transformation and the reforms that have made the business climate more predictable and attractive.

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.

While the border crisis drags on, Thailand is relying on an unexpected outsider: Israel. With advanced drones, high-tech howitzers, and anti-drone defenses, Tel Aviv is becoming a driving force in Thailand’s military modernization, creating a strategic partnership that challenges the influence of major defense powers.

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.​

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.

This weekend will see the Cambodia Trade Expo (CTE), an annual event which offers businesses the chance to connect with international buyers