The event was jointly organized by Viet Nam’s Ministry of National Defense and Ministry of Industry and Trade in coordination with Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defense.
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Delegates kick off the Videx Cambodia 2026. |
Deputy Defense Minister Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Quang Ngoc attended the event. The Cambodian side was represented by Secretary of State of Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defense General Tan Thanna.
In his opening remarks, Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Quang Ngoc emphasized that economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries had continued to strengthen and develop in recent years. Viet Nam is Cambodia’s largest trading partner within ASEAN and its third-largest trading partner worldwide. Viet Nam currently has 223 investment projects in Cambodia, with the total registered capital of approximately USD 3.4 billion across all key economic sectors. Meanwhile, Cambodia has 50 investment projects in Viet Nam, with the total capital of USD 81.6 million.
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Delegates visit the booth of Metfone, a subsidiary of Viettel. |
The general expressed his belief that with the support from ministries, sectors and localities in both countries, the fair would further promote friendly exchanges, build on and strengthen traditional solidarity, and advance comprehensive cooperation between the two states and peoples to new heights. It would also create new opportunities for businesses from both countries to meet, establish contacts, conduct trade activities, develop joint ventures and partnerships, and transfer and apply scientific and technological advances to socio-economic development.
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Delegates attend the opening ceremony of Videx Cambodia 2026. |
For his part, General Tan Thanna noted that the relationship between the two defense ministries and peoples had continued to consolidate and develop. Cooperation in trade, investment and tourism, as well as connectivity and people-to-people exchanges, has also been strengthened.
He underlined that the fair is a major economic event held at an important time to promote trade connectivity and showcase products from enterprises in both countries. He believed that through the fair and other cooperative activities, the two countries would continue to strengthen their good neighborly relations, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-term sustainability, while advancing bilateral economic ties to a new level.
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Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Quang Ngoc presents gifts to Cambodia’s MND. |
On this occasion, Viet Nam’s MND presented 30 sets of computers and 10 printers to representatives of agencies under Cambodia’s MND and Ministry of Commerce. The ministry also honored several businesses for their significant contributions to social welfare activities in Cambodia.
This year’s Videx Cambodia 2026 has attracted 150 organizations and enterprises inside and outside the military, with a total of 189 booths. Among them are 25 military organizations and enterprises. Major participants include Viettel, MB, Corps 20, Corps 15 and Corps 16.
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Delegates visit booths at Videx Cambodia 2026. |
The fair has also drawn major Vietnamese brands, including Vissan, My Hao Cosmetics Joint Stock Company and Sacombank. Exhibits span a wide range of sectors and products, including garments, household goods, mechanical engineering, machinery manufacturing, telecommunications, healthcare, banking, agroforestry processing and other consumer goods. Cambodian enterprises are also participating, with around 30 booths showcasing their products.
The fair also features exhibitions of photographs and artefacts highlighting Viet Nam-Cambodia cooperation, the promotion of Vietnamese culture, artistic performances, cultural exchanges and food showcases from both countries, and other exciting activities.
Translated by Quynh Oanh