News(Phnom Penh): On the morning of Friday, 30 January 2026, at AEON Mall Sen Sok City, His Excellency SAMHENG Bora, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce and Representative of Her Excellency CHAM Nimul, Minister of Commerce, presided over the opening ceremony of the Sunway Medical City Expo 2026. The event was attended by His Excellency Shaharuddin Onn, Ambassador of Malaysia to the Kingdom of Cambodia; Dr. Khoo Chow Huat, Director of Hospitals and Healthcare Services of Sunway Healthcare Group; as well as Excellencies, Oknha, Ladies and Gentlemen, representatives of relevant ministries and institutions, and numerous representatives from Malaysian and Cambodian companies. During the ceremony, His Excellency Secretary of State conveyed his warm congratulations, sincere appreciation, and high commendation to the Sunway Medical Centre team and all relevant stakeholders for their strong commitment and close cooperation in successfully organizing the exhibition. The exhibition was well-organized, diverse, dynamic, and rich in content, and is being held successfully in Phnom Penh. His Excellency further emphasized that, in the current context, the exhibition plays an important role in promoting cooperation between the Kingdom of Cambodia and Malaysia across key areas, including economic relations, trade, tourism, investment, and particularly the healthcare sector. He added that it also contributes to strengthening people-to-people connectivity, thereby enhancing the value of bilateral cooperation and further deepening the long-standing friendship between the two countries. Moreover, the exhibition creates added value by opening new and shared opportunities in trade in services, healthcare, and medical tourism, while exploring avenues for cooperation for the mutual benefit of both countries. In particular, it expands options for Cambodian citizens to access quality healthcare services abroad at competitive prices, providing an alternative to existing regional destinations. His Excellency Secretary of State also highlighted the positive momentum of bilateral trade relations, noting that total trade volume exceeded USD 1 billion last year, representing a significant increase of approximately 25 percent compared to 2024. His Excellency Secretary of State expressed strong confidence that bilateral trade in 2026 will continue to grow through innovative initiatives such as this exhibition and the Ministry of Commerce’s annual Cambodia Trade Expo (CTExpo), which serve as significant platforms for trade connectivity alongside enhanced cooperation between the governments of both countries on new trade-related activities. In his conclusion, His Excellency Secretary of State welcomed and commended the announcement of partnerships between Sunway Medical Centre and AirAsia Cambodia, FTB Bank Cambodia, and Forte Insurance Cambodia. His Excellency Secretary of State further encouraged the private sectors of both countries to fully capitalize on the opportunities presented by this exhibition by exploring potential, identifying new opportunities, and establishing additional partnerships.
News(Phnom Penh): On the morning of Friday, 30 January 2026, at the Ministry of Commerce, His Excellency LONG Kemvichet, Director General of the General Directorate of International Trade, received a courtesy call from Mr. István Bakos, Chargé d’ Affaires ad interim of the Residence Office of the Embassy of Hungary in Phnom Penh, to explore new opportunities for enhancing trade cooperation between the two countries. The discussion was attended by relevant technical officials representing the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, and the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. On that occasion, both sides discussed further fostering trade cooperation through business-matching events between the private sectors of the two countries under the Cambodia-Hungary Joint Economic Commission framework and exploring new opportunities in potential sectors, particularly the import of dairy products into Cambodia.
News(Hong Kong SAR, China): On Tuesday, 27 January 2026, His Excellency LIM Lork Piseth, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce, delivered a keynote address at the “Global Business Summit.” The summit, themed “Chinese Enterprises Going Global,” was presided over by His Excellency Paul CHAN, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). As a premier annual regional event, the summit serves to share insights on the global economy, emerging market opportunities, and Hong Kong's role as a strategic gateway for Chinese businesses expanding internationally. In his address, His Excellency Secretary of State highlighted the robust Cambodia-China relationship, Cambodia’s competitive advantages, market diversification, and the opportunities arising from the country’s resilient and sustainable trade and investment policies. Following the summit, His Excellency the Secretary of State paid a courtesy call to His Excellency Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong S.A.R. The discussion centered on further strengthening and expanding trade cooperation between the two regions, the strategic advantage of leveraging Hong Kong’s strengths and regional proximity to China and the Greater Bay Area (GBA) to play a pivotal role as a “Super Connector,” aligning these strengths with Cambodia’s growing trade and investment opportunities. Furthermore, His Excellency Secretary of State held a productive meeting with Professor Frederick S. MA, the newly appointed Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). This meeting focused on a future cooperation framework to mobilize private sector delegations for major international events and business-matching programs.
News(Phnom Penh): On the evening of Thursday, 29 January 2026, at the Himawari Hotel, Her Excellency CHAM Nimul, Minister of Commerce, Representing the Royal Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia to Deliver Toast Remarks at the Celebration of the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
News(Phnom Penh): On the afternoon of Thursday, 29 January 2026, at PH Grand Hall in Phnom Penh, Her Excellency CHAM Nimul, Minister of Commerce of the Kingdom of Cambodia and His Excellency Dominic Williams, British Ambassador to Cambodia, co-chaired the 3rd Cambodia-UK Joint Trade and Investment Forum (JTIF) under the theme “Progressive Partnerships in a Shifting Global Landscape: A Cambodia–UK Perspective”. The forum was attended by representatives from relevant line ministries, chambers of commerce, associations, and private companies of both countries. The forum also featured two panel discussions, including: - Panel Discussion 1: Championing Business Stories—Turning Opportunity into Commercial Outcomes; focusing on addressing financial challenges, reducing business risks, and expanding businesses in high-potential sectors. Participants will gain insights into market requirements and the importance of partnerships that help drive tangible trade and investment outcomes. - Panel Discussion 2: Making Trade Happen: Addressing Barriers and Enablers; focusing on strategies to strengthen compliance standards in finance, trade, customs, and logistics, supported by a favorable business environment. The preparation of the exhibition was defined to showcase products and services of private companies from Cambodia and the United Kingdom. In addition, panel discussions were convened between government representatives and private sector stakeholders from both countries to review progress under the JTIF framework and to outline future directions for enhancing trade and investment cooperation, with particular emphasis on strengthening partnerships between the private sectors of the two countries.