From Remittances to Resilience: Harnessing Returning Migrant Workers for Cambodia’s Growth
From Remittances to Resilience: Harnessing Returning Migrant Workers for Cambodia’s Growth
25th August 2025
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Reduced road tax aims to accelerate EV uptake in Cambodia
Cambodia has reduced road tax for electric vehicles (EVs) to encourage their use, with new vehicles paying between $25 and $200, and vehicles at least 10 years old paying $15 to $50. The new rate applies to EVs classified under Article 4, such as small ...
25th August 2025
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Cambodia, China ink deal for 500,000 tonnes of dried cassava exports
Cambodia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China to supply 500,000 tonnes of dried cassava chips for 2025-2026. The agreement, signed at the Ministry of Commerce headquarters, underscores the Royal Government's commitment ...
22nd August 2025
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Joint QR payment system between Cambodia and Philippines on the horizon
Cambodia and the Philippines are promoting bilateral financial cooperation and accelerating the adoption of a QR cross-border payment system, aiming to facilitate trade and tourism between the two countries. The initiative was discussed during an annual ...
21st August 2025
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Cambodia launches 1297 hotline to aid returning workers, strengthen economy
Cambodian workers returning from Thailand can find work in Cambodia by calling the 1297 hotline or using the Telegram group "Job Search - MLVT". The ministry is also promoting a campaign to help returnees register for employment opportunities at companies ...
20th August 2025
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Cambodia tops 2025 Greenfield FDI Performance Index in Asia-Pacific
Cambodia has been ranked first in the Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2025 in the Asia-Pacific region and ninth globally, according to fDi Intelligence. The Southeast Asian nation recorded a record year for inbound FDI projects in 2024, with investments ...
19th August 2025
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Cambodia looks to Vietnam to boost cross-border trade
Cambodia and Vietnam have held talks to boost bilateral trade, a strategic move amid ongoing border tensions with Thailand. President Hun Sen and General Secretary To Lam discussed ways to spur bilateral trade, with a major goal of achieving $20 billion in ...
18th August 2025
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China leads Cambodia's investment inflows with $3.6B
Chinese investors poured about $3.6 billion into Cambodia in the first seven months of 2025, making up over half of the country's approved investment value. This surge reflects Beijing's role in driving Cambodia's industrial and infrastructure growth, while ...
15th August 2025
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Cambodia's economy forecast to expand 5.2% in FY25, says MEF
Cambodia's Macroeconomic Situation and Outlook for 2025 and 2026 report predicts GDP growth of 5.2% in 2025 and 5.0% in 2026, in line with the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework published in May. The report highlights the resilience of key sectors, including agriculture, garment ...
14th August 2025
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Up to 100 job forums per day to aid returning workers starting next week
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training in Cambodia is planning to schedule daily job forums across all 25 capital-provinces to provide employment information to migrant workers who have returned from Thailand. The ministry has urged factory ...
13th August 2025
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