Phnom Penh:The Vietnam-Cambodia Trade and Business Matching Exhibition 2026 (VIDEX CAMBODIA 2026) commenced on Wednesday morning at the Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre in Phnom Penh.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the opening ceremony was led by Gen. Tan Thana, Secretary of State at Cambodia's Ministry of National Defence, and was attended by senior officials from Cambodia's Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Economy and Finance, alongside leadership from Vietnam's Ministry of National Defence and the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia. Representatives from the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, the Vietnam-Cambodia Business Association, and the Khmer-Vietnam Association in Cambodia were also present.

The exhibition, co-organized by Vietnam's Ministry of National Defence and Ministry of Industry and Trade, in collaboration with Cambodia's Ministry of National Defence and Ministry of Commerce, aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and enhance economic cooperation between the two nations. The event, running until Saturday, October 17, features nearly 160 companies from both countries, with over 230 exhibition booths showcasing a diverse range of products and services, including food and beverages, agricultural products, technology and machinery, consumer goods, apparel, and banking and financial services.

The expo also serves as a business-to-business matching platform, facilitating networking and negotiation opportunities for local traders, wholesalers, and investors with Vietnamese manufacturers to explore import, distribution, and joint-venture partnerships. On the opening day, 2,000 souvenir gift sets featuring products from Vietnamese enterprises were distributed to the public and international visitors. VIDEX CAMBODIA 2026 is open to the public, providing access to high-quality goods at promotional prices and fostering new growth opportunities for businesses and investors.