The Vietnam-Cambodia Trade and Business Matching Exhibition 2026 (VIDEX CAMBODIA 2026) opened on October 14 at the Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre in Phnom Penh, bringing together nearly 160 companies from both countries across more than 230 exhibition booths. Running until October 17, the four-day event aims to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, expand trade and connect Cambodian businesses with Vietnamese manufacturers, suppliers and potential investment partners.
Key Facts
Event: Vietnam-Cambodia Trade and Business Matching Exhibition 2026 (VIDEX CAMBODIA 2026).
Dates: October 14–17, 2026.
Venue: Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre, Phnom Penh.
Participating companies: Nearly 160 from Cambodia and Vietnam.
Exhibition booths: More than 230.
Opening ceremony: Presided over by Gen. Tan Thana, Secretary of State at Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence.
Organisers: 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.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Main objectives: Expand bilateral trade, promote business matching and develop commercial and investment partnerships.
VIDEX CAMBODIA 2026 Opens to Strengthen Bilateral Trade
The exhibition opened on Wednesday morning, October 14, with representatives from government institutions, business associations and diplomatic organisations from Cambodia and Vietnam attending the ceremony.
Gen. Tan Thana, Secretary of State at Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence, presided over the opening. Other attendees included senior officials from Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Economy and Finance, representatives of Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defence, the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia, the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, the Vietnam-Cambodia Business Association and the Khmer-Vietnam Association in Cambodia.
The event is jointly organised by Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defence and Ministry of Industry and Trade, working with Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence and Ministry of Commerce.
Organisers aim to use the annual exhibition to strengthen diplomatic relations, expand economic cooperation and increase bilateral trade between the neighbouring countries.
More Than 230 Booths Showcase Products and Services
VIDEX CAMBODIA 2026 features nearly 160 companies operating across more than 230 exhibition booths, presenting a broad range of products and services from both countries.
The exhibition covers several major categories:
Food and beverages
Agricultural products
Technology and machinery
Consumer goods
Apparel and clothing
Banking and financial services
The range of sectors provides a setting for businesses to introduce products, identify potential suppliers and explore commercial relationships.
For Cambodian companies, the exhibition offers an opportunity to engage directly with Vietnamese enterprises and examine products that may suit local consumer demand or business requirements. Vietnamese exhibitors, meanwhile, can use the event to present their offerings and establish connections with Cambodian distributors, traders and potential partners.
The source report did not identify individual exhibitors, product prices or the value of commercial transactions expected from the event.
Business Matching Creates Opportunities for Importers and Investors
Beyond product displays, the exhibition serves as a business-to-business (B2B) matching platform intended to connect local traders, wholesalers and investors with Vietnamese manufacturers.
The format provides opportunities for participants to discuss import arrangements, distribution partnerships and potential joint ventures.
Direct engagement can help businesses assess product specifications, supply capacity, pricing and possible cooperation arrangements. It can also provide a starting point for longer-term relationships between manufacturers and Cambodian commercial partners.
However, participation in a trade exhibition does not necessarily mean that a deal has been concluded. The report did not provide figures for signed contracts, confirmed investment commitments or expected trade volumes resulting from the event.
The commercial impact will depend on whether discussions develop into orders, distribution agreements and other implemented business activities.
Exhibition Offers Access to Vietnamese Products
The event is also open to the general public, allowing consumers to explore products from participating Vietnamese and Cambodian businesses.
Organisers said the exhibition would give local consumers access to high-quality goods at promotional prices while creating opportunities for business owners and investors.
On the opening day, organisers prepared 2,000 souvenir gift sets featuring products from Vietnamese enterprises for distribution to members of the public and local and international visitors.
The gift sets form part of the opening-day activities intended to introduce visitors to products from Vietnamese companies.
The report did not specify the individual products included in the gift sets or provide details of promotional prices across the exhibition.
Cambodia-Vietnam Economic Cooperation in Focus
The exhibition reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen economic ties between Cambodia and Vietnam through trade promotion, business networking and private-sector engagement.
Geographic proximity creates opportunities for businesses to explore cross-border supply relationships, distribution arrangements and partnerships. Trade exhibitions can help companies identify prospective buyers and suppliers, particularly when participants are able to meet directly and discuss commercial requirements.
For Cambodia, access to Vietnamese manufacturers and suppliers may provide opportunities to source goods, explore new product categories and develop partnerships with regional businesses.
For Vietnamese companies, the Cambodian market offers a setting to introduce products and connect with local traders, wholesalers and investors.
The longer-term benefits will depend on commercial demand, competitiveness, regulatory requirements, logistics and the ability of businesses to maintain reliable trading relationships after the exhibition concludes.
Angkor Times Analysis
VIDEX CAMBODIA 2026 provides a platform for Cambodian and Vietnamese businesses to move beyond general trade discussions and explore practical commercial opportunities.
The participation of nearly 160 companies across more than 230 booths creates opportunities for product discovery, supplier engagement and business matching. Nevertheless, the number of exhibitors is only an initial measure of activity; the value of the event will ultimately depend on the relationships and transactions that follow.
Three areas are worth watching.
First, business matching should lead to measurable outcomes. Importers and distributors can use the exhibition to evaluate suppliers, but the strongest indication of commercial impact would be confirmed orders, distribution agreements or joint ventures.
Second, product access should be matched with market demand. Cambodian businesses and consumers may benefit from a wider range of goods, but successful commercial partnerships will depend on pricing, quality, delivery reliability and the ability to meet local requirements.
Third, sustained engagement matters more than a four-day event alone. Continued communication between businesses, clear commercial terms and dependable logistics will be important if initial meetings are to develop into long-term trade relationships.
The exhibition creates a structured opportunity for cross-border business engagement. Its broader contribution to Cambodia-Vietnam trade will become clearer when organisers or participating companies report confirmed deals, investment commitments and follow-up activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is VIDEX CAMBODIA 2026?
It is the Vietnam-Cambodia Trade and Business Matching Exhibition 2026, an annual event designed to promote trade, economic cooperation and business partnerships between the two countries.
2. When and where is the exhibition taking place?
The event runs from October 14 to 17, 2026, at the Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre in Phnom Penh.
3. How many companies are participating?
Nearly 160 companies from Cambodia and Vietnam are participating across more than 230 exhibition booths.
4. Which sectors are represented?
The exhibition features food and beverages, agricultural products, technology and machinery, consumer goods, apparel, and banking and financial services.
5. Is the exhibition open to the public?
Yes. According to the announcement, admission is free and the exhibition is open to the public.
6. Can businesses explore import and distribution partnerships?
Yes. The event includes B2B matching intended to connect local traders, wholesalers and investors with Vietnamese manufacturers to discuss imports, distribution and potential joint ventures.
7. Have organisers announced any major trade deals?
The source report did not provide confirmed contract values, investment commitments or trade deals resulting from the exhibition.