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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Oct. 22, 2026 — The Royal Government of Cambodia has officially launched the National Strategy on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Development 2026–2030, aiming to strengthen domestic businesses through improved access to finance, technology, skills, markets and links with larger industries. Speaking at the launch, the Prime Minister described MSME development […]

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Oct. 20, 2026 — The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) sent two members to the Malaysia-Cambodia Halal Forum, “Unlocking Opportunities in the Global Halal Economy,” to learn about halal certification, market opportunities and potential business partnerships. The forum was organised by the Embassy of Malaysia in Phnom Penh in collaboration with

KAMPONG THOM, Cambodia, Oct. 20, 2026 — Researchers from the Tropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute of the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences are working with Cambodian farmers to rehabilitate ageing cashew orchards, with early results showing improved tree vigour and yield recovery. The research team conducted field activities in Kampong Thom province, guiding farmers

PARIS, France, Oct. 19, 2026 — The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) is strengthening its international market connections through business meetings with French companies and Cambodian-French businesspeople during the SIAL Paris exhibition, opening new opportunities for Cambodian cashew exports. Although CAC did not operate an exhibition booth at SIAL Paris, CAC conducted business meetings,

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Sept. 28, 2026 — The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) has urged cashew growers to strengthen crop management and secure adequate water supplies as rising temperatures and drought risks associated with the strengthening El Niño phenomenon could affect cashew production in 2027. CAC President Mr. Silot Uon told AMS News that farmers

PHNOM PENH — The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) is expanding its international engagement with major cashew-producing countries as Cambodia seeks to strengthen domestic processing, attract investment and ensure that farmers benefit from the country’s growing raw cashew nut (RCN) industry. CAC has been building international experience and partnerships through study missions to major

PHNOM PENH — A 25-member Cambodian civil society delegation has successfully concluded a 20-day study visit to China, gaining new knowledge and experience in rural development, agricultural modernization, digital technology and poverty reduction while also opening new opportunities for cooperation in the cashew sector. Led by H.E. Duong Virak, Permanent Vice President of the Civil

KAMPONG THOM, Sept. 10, 2026 — The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) has brought together cashew producers, agricultural cooperatives, processors, traders and financial institutions in a business-to-business (B2B) dialogue aimed at strengthening market linkages and expanding opportunities for Cambodian raw cashew nuts (RCN). The event, attended by about 40 participants, included representatives of RCN purchasing companies,

PHNOM PENH, August 21, 2026 — The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) sent three representatives to participate in a dissemination workshop on the use of the PASNet App and Web Portal of the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS), as well as a survey on logistics costs, transportation time and service reliability. The participation marked the first

KAMPONG THOM, Cambodia, Aug. 15 — The Royal Government Working Group for Kampong Thom Province held a consultative workshop Saturday to gather stakeholder input for the formulation of the Kampong Thom Provincial Agricultural Development Strategic Plan 2026–2030, with a focus on transforming agriculture into a modern, productive and higher-value sector. The workshop was presided over by Vongsey