U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on October 27, the second stop on his Asia tour that will culminate a few days later with a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Busan, South Korea.
Trump visited with Japan's Emperor Naru

Announced on October 18, 2025, XPeng officially entered Cambodia, naming NSPENG AUTOMOBILE IMPORT AND EXPORT Co., Ltd. as its local partner responsible for managing sales, service, and brand operations.
Formed through a joint venture between Guangzhou Nanling Auto Group and SDB Auto Group of Cambodia, NSPENG combines

Reported on September 25, 2025, Cambodia’s car tire exports reached USD 870 million in the first eight months of 2025, up 64% from USD 527 million recorded in the same period in 2024, the Ministry of Commerce reported.
The surge is attributed to government efforts to attract foreign investment, prompting several Chin

On September 19, 2025, GAC International and its Cambodian partner TH Group signed a cooperation agreement to establish a CKD vehicle assembly operation in Cambodia, advancing GAC’s ONE GAC 2.0 strategy and localization efforts. TH Automotive Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (THAM) was granted its official Qualified Investmen

On August 21, 2025, Cambodia’s Ministry of Economy and Finance announced reductions in road taxes for electric vehicles (EVs) to encourage adoption under the National Policy on Electric Vehicle Development 2024–2030.
The new fees, which vary based on a vehicle’s age and power, apply to passenger cars, small cargo EVs

Reported on August 4, 2025, Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. plans to set up a technical training center to boost automotive skills development in Cambodia, benefiting both its workforce and the broader community.
The initiative was shared during a meeting between Toyota Tsusho President and Secretary

On August 1, 2025, Cambodia officially celebrated the return of an American pickup icon with the launch of the Chevrolet Colorado High Country.
Sporting a bold new exterior and concept design, the 2025 Colorado High Country features a bold new concept design, featuring redesigned headlamps, LED tail lamps, a new hood

Reported on August 1, 2025, General Motors (GM) has partnered with Phnom Penh-based United Auto Trading Co., Ltd. (UAT), a leading Cambodian automotive distributor, to locally assemble DKD (Disassembled Knock-Down) Chevrolet vehicles at UAT’s new advanced facility.
The new plant, under TH Automotive Manufacturing Co.

Reported on August 1, 2025, the U.S. imposed a 19% tariff on imports from Thailand and Cambodia, well below the 36% previously threatened, after a ceasefire deal between the two countries. The move came amid President Trump’s warning that trade agreements would be suspended unless the deadly border conflict was resol

Reported on July 18, 2025, Cambodia and Malaysia are exploring joint investments in the EV sector, focusing on EV charging infrastructure in Cambodia. The discussion took place during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Battery Show Asia 2025 held in Hong Kong.
Both sides shared insights on the EV and battery

Reported on May 21, 2025, a Cambodian delegation led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce held multiple meetings with U.S. government and congressional leaders to negotiate tariffs and strengthen bilateral trade. 
These discussions, part of the first round of Trade and Investment Framework Agreement

On April 28, 2025, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for BYD Cambodia Co., Ltd.'s car assembly plant in the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone. The event was presided over by the Deputy Prime Minister, alongside the Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia and various government and company officials.
The company plans to in

Reported on April 22, 2025, the Cambodian Prime Minister, at the inauguration of a new Ford production and sub-assembly plant in Pursat province, affirmed that the government has no intention of banning the import of used cars to force citizens into buying new vehicles. 
Instead, The Prime Minister emphasized the imp

On April 22, 2025, the Prime Minister of Cambodia attended the official inauguration of Ford’s new production line and sub-assembly plant in Pursat Province.
During the event, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting investors by easing regulatory requirements, such as tax reductions, a

Reported on April 18, 2025, the 2025 RAM 1500 Rebel has officially launched in Cambodia, marking the debut of the RAM brand in the Kingdom and expanding Stellantis’ presence in the IAP region.
Powered by the latest Hurricane 3.0L Twin Turbo engine, the pickup delivers up to 420 hp and comes equipped with advanced tec

On April 10, the Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia met with the officials of BYD Auto Industry Co., Ltd.
During the meeting, BYD announced that it will hold the groundbreaking ceremony for its electric vehicle assembly plant in Cambodia at the end of April.

Reported on March 16, 2025, the Cambodian Minister of Commerce has encouraged investment in the EV market, highlighting the potential to reduce costs, enhance energy efficiency, and lower emissions.
According to the minister, private sector investment and public-private partnerships are important in driving national

Reported on February 7, 2025, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) revealed that BYD is set to launch an assembly plant in the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, with land preparation for construction already underway. BYD vehicles are expected to roll off the production line in Cambodia by November 20

Reported on January 21, 2025, the Cambodian Minister of Commerce revealed that imports of electric vehicles have risen significantly in recent years, compared to only 50 in 2019, the year electric vehicles first entered the Cambodian market.　Cambodia noted 3,357 imported electric vehicles in 2024 alone. 
The Minister