News(Phnom Penh): On the morning of Thursday, 10 September 2026, at the Ministry of Commerce, His Excellency KEM Sithan, Permanent Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce and High Representative of Her Excellency CHAM Nimul, Minister of Commerce, chaired the weekly meeting attended by the Ministry's leaders, including the Secretary of State, Undersecretary of State, Secretary General, Director General, Directors of Departments, Directors of Provincial Departments, and other officials. The weekly meeting was held at the Ministry of Commerce and via video conference, covering the following agenda: 1. Brief Report on the results of participation in "The International Barter Trade Conference" in Shenyang City, the People's Republic of China 2. Brief Report on work progress of the Department of Europe, Middle East and Africa Affairs 3. Brief Report on work progress of the Kampong Chhnang Provincial Department of Commerce and CCF Branch 4. Comments and input from the MOC's leaders in charge of respective departments and provincial departments of commerce, as well as other interventions.
News(Phnom Penh): On the afternoon of Monday, September 7, 2026, at the Ministry of Commerce, His Excellency Buon Sarakmony, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce, received a courtesy call from the representatives of Cambodia Beverage Company Ltd. (Coca-Cola) for a courtesy meeting and discussions on progress in the beverage sector.
News(Dubai, UAE): On Monday, 7 September 2026, His Excellency NAM Lynal, Undersecretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce, attended the opening ceremony of the 15th Edition of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM Congress), presided over by His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and His Excellency Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates and President of AIM Congress. The Congress brought together approximately 20,000 leaders, investment delegates, investors, and business representatives from 180 countries. During the congress, His Excellency Undersecretary of State participated as a speaker in the Leaders’ Fireside Chat on Global Trade, a side event of AIM Congress, on the topic of “Regulation, Speed, and the Smart Factory Floor: Redefining Trade Competitiveness.” The session focused on how governments and the business sector can leverage regulatory reforms, digital transformation, smart manufacturing technologies, and streamlined procedures to strengthen countries’ competitiveness in trade and investment in the global market. In addition, His Excellency Undersecretary of State highlighted the efforts of the Royal Government of Cambodia to improve and reform the regulatory framework, promote digital transformation, and place a strong emphasis on human resource development. These efforts aim to create a favorable investment environment, attract investors, and further diversify Cambodia’s international markets.
News(Phnom Penh): On the afternoon of Tuesday, 8 September 2026, His Excellency KIM Sithan, Permanent Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce—accompanied by the Secretary-General, Directors of Departments, and Directors of Institutes—granted an audience to a delegation from the Association of Former Cambodian Students from the Soviet Union and Russia, alongside a 19-member Cambodian youth delegation preparing to participate in the World Youth Festival 2026 in the Russian Federation, to pay a courtesy call and receive guidance from the Ministry’s leadership. On that occasion, His Excellency Permanent Secretary of State expressed his sincere pleasure and congratulations to the Cambodian youth delegates selected to attend the World Youth Festival 2026 in the Russian Federation. He highlighted that this opportunity would enable them to share knowledge and experience, promote Khmer culture and civilization, strengthen people-to-people ties between Cambodia and Russia, contribute to promoting trade, the private sector, and education, and especially further enhance diplomatic relations between Cambodia and Russia. At the same time, His Excellency Permanent Secretary of State provided advice and encouragement to all members of the Cambodian youth delegation to maintain their dignity, honor, and national pride as Khmers, and to showcase these values to the Russian youth delegation and delegates from around the world participating in the event.
News(Phnom Penh): On the morning of Monday, 7 September 2026, at the Ministry of Commerce, His Excellency Buon Sarakmony, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce, held a bilateral meeting with Ms. Chan Sokvasna, Founder and Executive President of the American Cambodian Business Chamber (ACBC), along with a delegation representing U.S. companies in food processing, packaging, shipping, and logistics, to explore trade cooperation and investment opportunities in Cambodia. During the meeting, His Excellency Secretary of State warmly welcomed the delegation's interest in exploring business and investment opportunities in Cambodia. He highlighted the potential of Cambodian products—such as rice, cashew nuts, durian, Kampot pepper, cassava, and rubber—which can undergo further processing to enhance added value and export to the U.S. market. Meanwhile, the ACBC delegation expressed strong interest in expanding business operations in Cambodia, noting that the country possesses abundant agricultural raw materials and high-quality products that have yet to be fully processed or value-added to their maximum potential. In this context, both sides discussed connecting Cambodian producers and suppliers with U.S. buyers and distributors, as well as strengthening packaging, warehousing, shipping, and logistics systems to maintain product quality and boost competitiveness in international markets. ACBC also confirmed plans to bring additional U.S. business delegations to Cambodia in the near future to further expand trade and investment cooperation between the two nations.