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

On January 12, 2025, Wanli Tire Co. Ltd., a subsidy of China-based Guangzhou Industrial Investment Holdings Group (GIIHG), held the groundbreaking ceremony of a car tire factory in Svay Rieng province, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC).
The plant is located in a 32-hectare parcel in the S

Reported on January 3, 2025, the data shared by Cambodia’s General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) showed that Japan was Cambodia’s 5th largest trading partners in the first 11 months of 2024.
During the period, bilateral trade between Japan and Cambodia reached USD 1.949 billion, an increase of around 19% Yo

Reported on January 5, 2025, ADATA Technology Co., Ltd., during a recent meeting with the Cambodian Minister of Environment in Phnom Penh, revealed that the company is interested in investing in EV manufacturing in Cambodia.
The Minister welcomed the company’s intention, considering it a pro carbon credit investment,

Reported on January 3, 2025, the Cambodia-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) drove growth in the 2024 bilateral trade between Cambodia and South Korea, which reached USD 762 million, up 11.5% YoY.
Following the first meeting of the CKFTA Joint Committee held in South Korea, Cambodia will host the second CKFTA Joint C

Reported on November 29, 2024, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and EnergyLab projected to see 800,000 e-mobility units in Cambodia by 2030, along with a comprehensive EV charging network.
Presented at the 5th Annual Electric Vehicle (EV) Showcase, these projections are in line with Cambodia’s ambiti

Reported on November 14, 2024, the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE)’s recent data showed that bilateral trade between Cambodia and the U.S. grew 9.7% YoY to reach USD 8.45 billion in the first 10 months of 2024.
Cambodia’s exports to the States worth USD 8.23 billion (up 9.8% YoY), while th

Announced on October 28, 2024, BYD launched the all-new hybrid pickup truck, BYD Shark 6, in Cambodia. 
Featuring innovative design and top-notch performance, the pickup truck comes equipped with BYD's advanced DM hybrid system. It is ideal for everything from daily drives to long road trips, catering to diverse cust

Reported on September 27, 2024, Cambodia’s General Department of Customs and Excise revealed that during the first 8 months of 2024, Cambodia exported USD 527 million worth of car tires, up around 173% from USD 193 million recorded in the same period in 2023.
According to the Ministry of Commerce, the growth was driv

Reported on September 26, 2024, Honda Motor Co. Ltd. has confirmed its intentions to expand manufacturing investments in Cambodia in upcoming periods. 
During a recent meeting between Honda and Prime Minister Hun Manet, the government’s current prioritization of the ‘Automotive and Electronics Sectors Development Roa

Reported on September 12, 2024, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 2 tire factory investment projects in August, with a combined investment capital of nearly USD 700 million.
The first project is to set up a tire manufacturing plant located in a Special Economic Zone in Kratie province’s Snuol