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Overview

Singapore Business Federation (SBF), in partnership with Aquarii, are organising the seminar, ‘Cambodia: Business Outlook 2026 and Unlocking Opportunities’ on 9 April 2026.

Despite turbulent geopolitical developments regionally over the past two decades, Cambodia has maintained political stability and economic resilience among Global South peers. Cambodia’s youthful demography, rapid digitalisation, growing middle-class, and pro-business policies offer compelling comparative advantages for overseas investors and businesses. The seminar is the appropriate platform for exploration, validation, and actualization of market opportunities.

Recent international headlines about Cambodia and the border conflict with Thailand have spurred greater urgency and commitment from the Cambodian government to pursue market diversification, expand trade connections, and enhance an already pro-business environment with additional incentives.

Event Detail

Date: Thursday, 9 April 2026
Time: 9:30am to 5pm
Venue: SBF Center, 160 Robinson Road, #06-01, Singapore 06891 (Format: In-person)
Fees: SGD $25 for SBF Member | SGD $35 for Non-Member

*Payment: Full payment of the participating fee must be received by SBF upon successful registration.

Programme/Agenda

Please note that the programme is subject to change.

Registered participants will be updated once the final itinerary is confirmed.

  1. PREAMBLE FORMALITIES
9.30 amREGISTRATION AND PRE-SEMINAR NETWORKING
10.05 am Participants and guests to be seated
10.10 amEmcee Introduction of seminar program and modalities
10.15 amWELCOME ADDRESS by SBF Representative
10.20 amKEYNOTE ADDRESS by Her Excellency Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce of the Royal Government of Cambodia
  1. MAIN SESSION
Each cross-sectoral thematic session features a designated speaker providing an overview on the emerging trends, growth opportunities, and structural and operating challenges, followed by a panel discussion comprising business owners and policy makers, and Q&A with the audience.
11.05am

SESSION 1: “Cambodia's Regulatory, Business, and Investment Landscape”

Cross-Sectoral Focus:Manufacturing / Production, Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, FMCG, Services (Education / Healthcare / F&B), Agriculture, Food Security

Key Highlights:

  • Cambodia’s priority growthfocus and policies
  • Investment Incentives and qualifying criteria
  • Comparative advantages / disadvantages – what are the emerging trends, and which are the growth sectors (Opportunities vs Challenges)?
  • Why and how should businesses and investors in/from Singapore get involved in Cambodia’s market?
  • What competitive advantages can Singapore businesses leverage, and how can they differentiate from established players?
11.35amPANEL DISCUSSION AND Q&A
12.20pmNetworking Lunch
1.20pm

SESSION 2: “Cambodia’s Digital Economy: Catalyzing Economic Transformation”

Cross-Sectoral Focus: Fintech, Edtech, Health-tech, e-government, cybersecurity, business e-solutions, e-commerce

Key Highlights:

  • Market penetration and scale, potential, opportunities and challenges viz digitalisation across sectors
  • Emerging tech trends and obstacles
  • Competition viz industry players, end-users/consumers behavior, and preferences of social media and digital tools / platforms
  • Regulatory landscape – enabling, developing, or impediment
  • Cross-border and in-country development and factors
  • B2B and B2C opportunities
1.50pmPANEL DISCUSSION AND Q&A
2.35pm

SESSION 3: “Market Access, Production, Distribution and Trade”

Cross-Sectoral Focus: FMCG, Distribution, Logistics, Agricultural Products, Finished Products, Services

Topics to be Covered:

  • Processed / finished products that are produced / exported (comparative advantages, incentives) or imported (diversification of sources – e.g.: FMCG, raw materials / components)
  • Market Access (local and overseas)
  • Distribution & logistics landscape in Cambodia
  • Exporting FROM Cambodia (products, tariff advantages, quality standards, incentives)
  • Importing INTO Cambodia (regulations, distribution networks, market entry)
  • Cross-border and in-country logistics (warehousing, cold chain, customs, transport)
  • B2B and B2C opportunities (wholesale, retail, e-commerce, F&B)
3.05pmPANEL DISCUSSION AND Q&A
  1. POST-SEMINAR
3.50 pm Event Feedback Survey
4.00pm Networking at Foyer
5:00pmEnd of Event

WHY SHOULD I ATTEND

1.

For Singapore-based Attendees:

  • Address perception barriers to the Cambodian market while presenting factual updates on regulatory information, national priorities, emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges.
  • Connect with suppliers, buyers, service providers, distributors, and potential collaboration partners successfully operating in Cambodia, and explore sector specifics.
  • Join investors, corporates, and entrepreneurs who are moving beyond outdated perceptions to evaluate Cambodia's sectors objectively and assess alignment with their own products and services, business considerations, investment objectives and opportunities.
  • Learn from experienced participants – both successes and cautionary lessons – to inform their assessment.
2.

For Participants from Cambodia:

1. Businesses in Cambodia (both local and foreign)

  • Establish new contacts and connect directly with investors and businesses actively seeking partners, suppliers, buyers, and market entry opportunities.
  • Facilitate post-event connections with interested parties for follow-up discussions.
  • Showcase products and service offerings, enhances visibility beyond Cambodia, explore partnership opportunities.
  • Obtain first-hand market feedback – invaluable data for improvement of products and services, or adjustment of business strategy.
  • Connect with peer companies (foreign and Cambodian) to share experiences and strengthen collective market presence.

    2. Entrepreneurship Support Organizations (ESOs) and Associations
  • Present Cambodia's capabilities and market opportunities to business decision-makers with the capital, interest, and commitment.
  • Extend the reach and impact of investment-readiness programs.
  • Enable SMEs, start-ups, and entrepreneurs to access an international opportunity to gain practical experience and insights.
  • Demonstrate concrete program value through success stories that validate the work and resources invested.
3.

For Both Groups of Audience:

  • Provides peer validation ("serious players are participating")
  • Sets clear expectations for both preparation and outcomes
  • Invites them to evaluate opportunities at their readiness level
  • Provides real market feedback for better business assessment and investment decision

Should you encounter issue during registration process, please refer to our registration FAQ by clicking here or scan below:

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This event is designed for business owners, senior executives, and decision-makers in various sectors seeking to expand, invest, or build strong connections in Cambodia market.

Contact Detail

Ms Amy WEE
amy.wee@sbf.org.sg

Ms. YONG Rui Xing
ruixing.yong@sbf.org.sg

Thursday, 9 April 2026 - Thursday, 9 April 2026

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

160 Robinson Road, #06-01
SBF Center

Fees

MemberSGD‎25.00
Non-MemberSGD‎35.00

SGD‎35.00 (Non-Member)
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