AKP Phnom Penh, November 12, 2025 --

The Cambodia Competition Commission (CCC) and the Competition Commission of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKCC) of the People’s Republic of China have formalised their commitment to enhancing competition policy and law enforcement through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The signing ceremony, held this morning at the Ministry of Commerce, was inked by H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce and Chairwoman of the CCC, and Mr. Samuel Chan, Chairman of the HKCC.

The newly established MoU creates a formal framework for collaboration between the two commissions. This cooperation will primarily focus on: Sharing relevant data and insights to better understand market dynamics and potential anti-competitive practices; Working together on complex case analysis and enforcement strategies; Undertaking joint activities to strengthen the expertise of staff in effective competition law enforcement within their respective jurisdictions.

In her opening remarks, H.E. Minister Cham Nimul underscored the importance of cooperation, knowledge sharing, and mutual support among competition authorities. 

She described the MoU as a significant step reflecting both sides’ strong commitment and shared vision to enhance institutional capacity in line with international best practices.

“No competition authority can achieve success in isolation,” the Minister emphasised, noting that partnerships like this help promote coherence in law enforcement and prevent overlapping actions in cross-border cases. She also highlighted that fair competition plays a vital role in driving sustainable economic growth by fostering innovation, efficiency, and consumer welfare.

H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul expressed confidence that this cooperation will serve as a solid foundation for long-term partnership between Cambodia and Hong Kong, promoting fair and equitable competition and contributing to global efforts to advance open and transparent markets.

By K. Rithy Reak