News(Bohol, Philippines): On 21-23 January 2026, in Bohol, Philippines, His Excellency LONG Kemvichet, Director General of the General Directorate of International Trade and ASEAN Senior Economic Official Lead for Cambodia, led the Cambodian delegation to attend the 1st ASEAN Senior Economic Officials’ Meeting (SEOM1/57). The meeting was convened under the 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship of the Philippines to review work progress and discuss key agenda items on ASEAN economic integration. These included the Priority Economic Deliverables under the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship and the annual priorities for 2026, progress in ASEAN economic integration, updates on the signing and ratification status of relevant ASEAN economic agreements, progress in various trade agreement negotiations, reports from relevant sectoral bodies, and other related matters. On this occasion, His Excellency the Director General, in his capacity as CLMV SEOM Lead for Cambodia, also attended the 30th Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Viet Nam (CLMV) Senior Economic Officials’ Meeting. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Viet Nam to review and discuss progress in implementing the CLMV Action Plan 2025 to 2026, the framework for CLMV development.
News(Atsugi, Japan): On the afternoon of Thursday, 22 January 2025, Mr. SIN Saray, Commercial Attaché to Cambodian Embassy in Japan, accompanied His Excellency CHUM Sounry, Ambassador-Designate of the Kingdom of Cambodia to Japan, to meet and discuss with Mr. KOJIMA Masanobu, Chairman of KOJIMA Holdings Co., Ltd., and Ms. Machiko Kosugi, Head of Cambodia Private Commercial Center (CPCC), in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on strengthening existing work activities related to trade promotion, housing development, vocational training and cultural exchange between Cambodia and Japan after Kojima Holdings opened KOJIMAGUMI Cambodia Co., Ltd. in Cambodia in 2013 and opened the Cambodia Private Commercial Center (CPCC) in 2022 in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The two sides also reaffirmed their cooperation and mutual support in further expanding cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, construction, agriculture, research projects, as well as training and accepting Cambodian engineers to work in Japan. On that occasion, Mr. Attaché also met with Ms. Machiko Kosugi, Head of Cambodia Private Commercial Center, to discuss the CPCC's progress, the organizing of monthly business seminars, the promoting of Cambodian products, and planning a business matching program with the coordination and guidance of a group of Japanese investors to Cambodia in 2026.
News(Paris, France): On the afternoon of Friday, 23 January 2026, in Paris, French Republic, Her Excellency CHAM Nimul, Minister of Commerce, met with Mr. Benoît Coeuré, President of the French Competition Authority, to exchange views on legal and competition regulatory frameworks and to explore opportunities for cooperation.
News(Paris, France): On the morning of Friday, 23 January 2026, in Paris, French Republic, Her Excellency CHAM Nimul, Minister of Commerce, held a working meeting with Mr. François Corbin, Vice President of MEDEF International, along with representatives of 6 leading French companies, with the aim of presenting Cambodia’s trade and investment potential. On that occasion, the representatives of the French companies shared their vision for expanding their commercial operations in Cambodia and expressed their interest in gaining further understanding of the current status of commercial laws and regulations. They also noted Cambodia’s commendable progress and development. In response, Her Excellency Minister briefed the meeting on the Royal Government of Cambodia’s strenuous efforts to develop all sectors and highlighted the Ministry of Commerce’s readiness for trade facilitation.
News(Phnom Penh): On the morning of Tuesday, 20 January 2026, at the Ministry of Commerce, His Excellency SAM Sithisak, Undersecretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce, received a courtesy call from Mr. LIANG Songshou, Chairman of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Economic Industry Research Association, and eight delegates. This discussion aims to strengthen and expand cooperation between the association and the Ministry of Commerce, as well as cooperation for future investments and business ventures in Cambodia, and seeking further cooperation opportunities. At the outset, His Excellency Undersecretary of State welcomed the delegation of the Federation and expressed appreciation for their interest in learning more about the opportunities and business and investment environment in Cambodia, and also provided an overview of key policies and strategies of the Royal Government of Cambodia, aimed at enhancing commercial activities and attracting more investments from various regions. In response, Mr. LIANG Songshou expressed his sincere thanks for this discussion and emphasized that Cambodia is a country with great potential for business and investment. He is very interested in exporting Cambodian rice and cassava to the Chinese market, especially in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao coastal region.