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Cambodia Calls for Stronger Trade, Logistics Links to Boost Product Competitiveness

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Aug. 14 — Cambodia has called for stronger cooperation between the government and private sector to improve trade, investment and logistics connectivity, reduce business costs and expand markets for Cambodian products. The call was made at a discussion on “Strengthening Trade, Investment and Logistics Connectivity: Promoting Private Sector Development and Cambodian Products Diversification” held Friday […]

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Australia Backs Cambodia’s Cashew Processing Push with $10 Million Investment Initiative

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Aug. 7 — Australia is supporting efforts to expand Cambodia’s domestic cashew processing industry, with a new partnership aimed at increasing value-added production, creating jobs, and helping the country retain more economic value from one of its most important agricultural commodities. In a statement posted on social media on Friday, the Australian Embassy

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CAC Urges Government to Expedite Investment Support for Cashew Processing Sector

PHNOM PENH, August 6, 2026 — The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) led a delegation of member companies to participate in the technical meeting of Government-Private Sector Forum (G-PSF) Working Group “C” on Thursday, where the CAC called for urgent government action to accelerate investment and strengthen financing for Cambodia’s growing cashew processing industry. The

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MOC Launches Nationwide Campaign to Expand Halal Certification for Cambodian Products

Phnom Penh, July 31, 2026 — The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has launched a nationwide campaign to promote and simplify the registration of Cambodian Halal certification, aiming to enhance product quality, increase consumer confidence and strengthen the country’s access to international Halal markets. The campaign was officially inaugurated on Friday at the Ministry of Commerce

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National Forum on Financing for Business 2026 Highlights Government Support for MSMEs and Economic Resilience

Phnom Penh, July 31, 2026 — The Royal Government of Cambodia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the country’s private sector by integrating financial support mechanisms and expanding access to funding for businesses, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), through the inaugural National Forum on Financing for Business 2026. Held on July 30–31 in Phnom Penh, the forum

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U.S. Tariff Exemptions Present Opportunity for Cambodia’s Cashew Industry, but Processing Remains Key Challenge

Phnom Penh, July 2026 — Cambodia’s cashew industry could benefit from new tariff exemptions granted by the United States, but industry experts say the country’s limited domestic processing capacity continues to prevent it from fully capitalizing on the opportunity. Following a Section 301 investigation, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) imposed a 10 percent

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SDF, CAC and PIKT Strengthen Partnership to Build Skilled Workforce for Cambodia’s Cashew Industry

Kampong Thom, July 24, 2026 — The Skills Development Fund (SDF) of the Ministry of Economy and Finance has intensified efforts to strengthen Cambodia’s cashew processing industry by assessing workforce needs and designing industry-led training programs aligned with market demand. A delegation led by H.E. Ky Sokkim, Chief Executive Officer of the Skills Development Fund,

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SDF Partners with CAC and Industry Associations to Strengthen Cambodia’s Skilled Workforce

Phnom Penh, July 9, 2026 — The Skills Development Fund (SDF) has signed strategic partnership agreements with four major business associations and an industry federation, including the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC), to strengthen public-private collaboration in developing a skilled workforce that meets the evolving needs of Cambodia’s industries. The agreements were signed with the

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CAC Participates in Government-Private Sector Reform Workshop

Phnom Penh, July 9, 2026 — The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) participated in a high-level dissemination workshop on the progress of the Royal Government’s reform agenda under the Government-Private Sector Forum (G-PSF), reaffirming the importance of public-private dialogue in improving Cambodia’s business and investment climate. The workshop, held at Raffles Hotel Le Royal

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Preparing Our Farmers for El Niño: Protecting Those Who Feed the Nation

Ministry of Environment Every meal we enjoy begins with the hard work of a farmer. From sunrise to sunset, farmers work tirelessly to produce the food that nourishes our families and supports our economy. Yet they are also among those most vulnerable to the changing climate. With scientists forecasting the arrival of El Niño, many

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