CCC Orders Provincial Chambers to Formalize SMEs, Boost Digital Adoption in 2026

PHNOM PENH, Jan 28, 2026 (KPT) — The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has set its top priority for 2026: bringing more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into the formal economy while driving nationwide digital adoption to strengthen competitiveness.

Speaking at the CCC Annual General Assembly, President Kith Meng instructed provincial chamber leaders to work closely with local authorities and SMEs to ensure formal registration and access to Cambodia’s expanding network of trade agreements.

“You are the focal point for SME formalization,” he told provincial leaders. “Help them enter the formal system so they can reap the benefits of our national trade agreements.”

Meng said the push is vital to ensure government reforms under the Government–Private Sector Forum (G-PSF) deliver tangible results at the grassroots level. By the end of 2025, 93 percent of reform measures introduced during the 19th G-PSF had been completed, addressing taxation, customs and logistics issues.

Describing the G-PSF as the “operating system” of Cambodia’s economy, Meng said the CCC’s role in 2026 is to move “from dialogue to delivery.” He urged provinces to leverage their competitive strengths, citing tourism in Siem Reap, agro-processing in Kampong Thom and logistics in Sihanoukville as examples.

Digital transformation will be a parallel focus. The CCC plans to support members nationwide in adopting new technologies to compete in what Meng called a “borderless marketplace.”

“The CCC will prioritize supporting our members in going digital, from Phnom Penh to the provinces,” he said.

The initiative comes as Cambodia targets 5 percent GDP growth in 2026, with the private sector expected to play a stronger role in boosting productivity and formal participation in the economy.