“China Plus One” has shaped global supply-chain diversification thinking for nearly eight years since the US–China tariff disputes began in 2018. By 2026, however, the question front-line buyers ask is no longer “should we leave China?” but “which combination of countries should make up our supply chain?”
From China Plus One to China Plus N: Cambodia’s Real Position in the 2026 Multi-Node Era Read More »
China’s manufacturing shift to Southeast Asia is not driven by any single factor; it is the cumulative effect of four forces — tariffs and geopolitics, structurally rising production costs, trade-agreement access, and the need for supply-chain resilience.
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As both international ESG standards and the environmental rules of host countries tighten, Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment (MoE) has modernized its environmental impact assessment (EIA) regime. Prakas No. 3591 — issued on 6 May 2025 and in force from 6 June 2025 — sorts development projects into three control tiers (EPA, IEIA and FEIA), each with a statutory review limit of 30, 60 and 90 business days respectively.
To attract more foreign direct investment and improve the business environment, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) launched the “cdcIPM” online investment project management system on 27 November 2024, and added e-Signature and e-Stamp functionality from July 2025.
Cambodia’s QIP Goes Online: How the cdcIPM System Lowers Compliance Costs Read More »
On June 25th, UNIJOY Textiles (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. officially signed an agreement to establish operations in Manhattan Special Economic Zone’s Industrial Phase II, acquiring 3 hectares of prime land to build a state-of-the-art, highly efficient manufacturing facility. UNIJOY Textiles’ decision to set up operations here reflects strong confidence in the zone’s business environment and growth
The Manhattan Special Economic Zone (MSEZ) hosted a successful Dragon Boat Festival tea gathering for business representatives during the holiday period. What started as a festive get-together turned into a productive business discussion, with representatives from 15 resident companies joining in for frank conversations about development strategies. Understanding What Businesses Actually Need Company representatives shared
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Amid global market volatility and rising manufacturing costs, China’s leading tire manufacturers are rapidly accelerating their overseas capacity deployment, actively seeking locations with strategic value and operational readiness. In recent years, major players such as Sailun, Giti, Doublestar, Wanli, Zhongce, and Top Tires have initiated factory projects in Cambodia, covering a full range of product
In celebration of Labor Day and to honor the contributions of hardworking individuals, Manhattan Special Economic Zone (SEZ) officially launched its Workers’ Residential Program on April 29—coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the zone’s founding. This long-anticipated initiative is a testament to years of planning and a firm commitment to improving the lives of local
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Addressing 20,000 workers in Manhattan’s special economic zone, Prime Minister Barbett observed a modest drop in clothing and shoe sectors but consistent expansion in entertainment.
