Archive for March, 2025

 CDC and US vow to promote investment and business environment in Cambodia

Phnom Penh – The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia have successfully launched the 2nd Cambodia-U.S. Public-Private Sector Dialogue, a pivotal initiative to significantly enhance the investment and business environment in Cambodia. This important dialogue took place on the afternoon of March 26, 2025, featuring key figures such

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Processed cashew exports get shot in the arm from Taiwanese order

Cambodian cashew nuts which are processed in the Kingdom are starting to make their mark on the international market. A Taiwanese company has announced its intention to purchase 3,000 tonnes of processed nuts, noted Uon Silot, president of the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC). Speaking to The Post on March 28, Silot explained that

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Australia Helps Boost Cashew Sub-sector

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British and Taiwanese Companies Order a Purchase of Kernel

Phnom Penh – Ju Hua Chang International Co., Ltd., a Taiwanese company, has placed an order for 2 tons of processed cashew nuts from two enterprises located in Kampong Thom and Banteay Meanchey. This Taiwanese entity is offering competitive prices that surpass those of other foreign buyers. On March 25, 2025, Silot Uon, the president

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Cambodia proposes Jiangsu to establish agro-industrial zones to produce raw materials

Phnom Penh- Cambodia is actively attracting ongoing investment from Chinese companies, particularly those hailing from Jiangsu Province, which boasts approximately 200 companies operating within the Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Recognizing the immense potential, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has decisively proposed that Jiangsu Province establish an agro-industrial zone in Cambodia. This zone

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Can Cambodia’s agri products overcome market challenges

As an agrarian nation, Cambodia has made remarkable progress in the last decade in propelling its agriculture industry with exports now representing 22 percent of the nation’s GDP. Rice and paddy remain among the most significant agricultural exports, with annual production exceeding 11 million tonnes. But there’s more than meets the eye. What’s actually bogging

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 Two types of crops are attracting Japanese companies to invest

Mitsui & Co., a Japanese company, is considering investment opportunities in Cambodia’s agro-industry. The firm has identified two specific crops for processing: cashews and rubber. This interest was expressed during a working meeting on March 19, 2025, attended by Mr. Lor Tit Chan Sopheak, Advisor to the Council for the Development of Cambodia, and Mr.

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Six companies gather red corn, cassava, and bran to manufacture animal feed

Six companies have partnered with the Ministry of Commerce to enhance the procurement of various raw materials for animal feed production, including red corn, cassava, rice, and bran. This initiative was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on March 19, 2025, at a ceremony led by the Minister of Commerce. As part of

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 CAC Applauds Urging Business Tycoons to Invest in Cashew Processing

  Phnom Penh – The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) has articulated its support for initiatives aimed at attracting investment in the cashew processing sector. This endorsement follows a request from Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate, who urged members of the Oknha (Duke) Association to consider investing in the processing of

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 EU invests about $ 87 million in agriculture in Cambodia

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Global has formalized an agreement to provide a grant package amounting to 15 million euros to support rural economic initiatives and trade in the ASPIRE-AT agricultural sector. The ASPIRE-AT program is designed to modernize agricultural practices, enhance food security, and strengthen export capabilities. This grant will be in addition to

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