Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television, September 10 — According to Cambodian media, a Chinese company recently announced plans to invest in a modern cashew processing plant in Cambodia, introduce advanced equipment and cooperate with local businesses to develop higher-value processing.
On September 9, Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, met representatives of the company and China National Machinery Industry Corporation (SINOMACH) in Phnom Penh. They discussed cashew processing, extending the value chain and technical cooperation.
The company said Cambodia’s large, high-quality cashews offer advantages for further processing. With strong Chinese market demand, it hopes to process the nuts directly in Cambodia to meet export demand and add value.
Hem Vanndy welcomed the investment interest, saying the government is actively working to build a “cashew empire” and prioritises value-chain development and added value. He said the government would support food testing, standards certification and coordination between departments, while encouraging farmer training to integrate the industry and improve overall productivity.
According to Agriculture Ministry data, Cambodia exported more than 617,000 tonnes of cashews from January to August 2025, up 9 percent year on year, indicating the industry’s growing international potential.
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