AKP Phnom Penh, March 10, 2026 —

The Textile, Apparel, Footwear and Travel Goods Association in Cambodia (TAFTAC) has formally requested the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) to bolster support for investment in the Kingdom's garment, footwear, travel goods, and supporting industries.

The appeal was made during a meeting on Tuesday between a TAFTAC delegation, led by newly elected President Enjoy Ho, and H.E. Chea Vuthy, Secretary-General of the Cambodian Investment Board at the CDC.

The discussions focused on fortifying collaboration to attract greater foreign direct investment into these key export-oriented sectors amid global supply chain shifts.

H.E. Chea Vuthy welcomed the delegation and congratulated Mr. Ho on his presidency for the 2026-2028 term. He highlighted the long-standing, productive partnership between the CDC and the association, noting past joint efforts that have successfully improved Cambodia's investment climate.

Mr. Ho briefed the CDC on TAFTAC's evolution from its predecessor, the Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC), over nearly 30 years to better represent the expanding sector. He commended the historical partnership and requested sustained support to stimulate further investment.

In response, H.E. Chea Vuthy reaffirmed the CDC's commitment to close cooperation and proposed two key initiatives for the association's new term:

1. Proactively identify suitable locations for investment projects involving laundry, dyeing, and finishing operations to mitigate environmental pollution risks.

2. Prioritise attracting upstream industries to supply the garment, footwear, and travel goods value chains, with the CDC pledging full facilitation.

Mr. Ho accepted both proposals, committing to their study and implementation.

By K. Rithy Reak