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CambodiaThe Civil Service as Economic Argument
ASEAN civil service leaders met in Siem Reap to discuss innovation. The quiet work of institutional execution is the foundation of the region's next phase of growth.
CambodiaFrom Statements to Substance: The Hard Work of FDI Realisation
FDI announcements are one thing, but turning them into realised flows depends on the slower, harder work of improving institutions and on-the-ground execution. Without a capable civil service, investment pledges can remain just that.
CambodiaASEAN's Civil Service: The Engine of Strategic Optionality
Strengthening the institutional capacity of ASEAN's civil service is the foundation for managing the bloc's deep and permanent economic relationship with China. Without effective execution, strategic policy remains on paper.
CambodiaCambodia's Cashew Surge Tests Regional Infrastructure
A record trade in raw cashews between Cambodia and Vietnam highlights a core ASEAN challenge: turning agricultural potential into economic value requires more than just good harvests. It demands reliable institutions and infrastructure that can keep pace with growth.
CambodiaAWS Capital Surge Tests ASEAN Data Center Readiness
Amazon's massive data center spending creates a new competitive arena in Southeast Asia. Success will hinge not on cheap power alone, but on the coordinated delivery of infrastructure, talent, and stable institutions.
CambodiaBeyond the Announcement: Cambodia's Durian Exports Show Execution is King
A successful durian export season for Cambodia offers a lesson for all of ASEAN: headline investment figures mean little without the on-the-ground work of building the infrastructure and institutions to support them.
CambodiaCambodia's RCEP Gains Underscore a Regional Dilemma
A 24% surge in Cambodia's trade with RCEP nations is a major economic win, but it also reflects a structural reality for the entire region: how to manage deep economic ties with China while maintaining strategic flexibility.
CambodiaStability as a Service: Why More Nations Are Adopting ASEAN's Institutional Framework
The recent accession of four European nations to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia highlights a growing global trend: confidence in ASEAN's institutional architecture as a bedrock of regional stability and a reliable platform for international partnership.
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Full fdi tracker →- fdi· Cambodia· 5 August 2026Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Civil Service of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn met with H.E. Hun Many, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Civil Service of the Kingdom of Cambodia, on the sidelines of the Heads of Civil Service Meeting for the 23rd ASEAN Cooperation on Civil Service Matters (ACCSM) and the 8th
- fdi· Cambodia· 28 July 2026Cambodia ships over 5,700 tons of fresh durians to China this year
Cambodia has exported 5,738 metric tons of fresh durians to China in the first seven months of 2026, amid improved overland logistics.
Trade & supply chain signals
Full trade tracker →- trade· Cambodia· 13 August 2026Sugar producers brace for El Niño
Thai sugar producers, including Khon Kaen Sugar Industry Plc, are concerned that an impending El Niño could severely disrupt sugar cane plantations during the 2026-27 crop year.
- trade· Cambodia· 5 August 2026Secretary-General of ASEAN participates in the Heads of Civil Service Meeting for the 8th ASEAN Plus Three Cooperation on Civil Service Matters (ACCSM+3) in Siem Reap, Cambodia
The ASEAN Secretary-General participated in the 8th ASEAN Plus Three Cooperation on Civil Service Matters (ACCSM+3) meeting in Siem Reap, Cambodia, focusing on innovation for better service delivery.
- trade· Cambodia· 5 August 2026Secretary-General of ASEAN gives an interview to the Ministry of Civil Service of Cambodia
The Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, gave an interview to the Ministry of Civil Service of Cambodia, sharing his views on the achievements of the ASEAN Cooperation on Civil Service Matters (ACCSM) during meetings in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Infrastructure signals
Full infrastructure tracker →- infrastructure· Cambodia· 12 August 2026Cambodia to start construction of expressway to Vietnam
Cambodia plans to commence construction of the Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway, connecting to Vietnam's Moc Bai border, in June 2023.
- infrastructure· Cambodia· 6 August 2026Secretary-General of ASEAN participates in the Heads of Civil Service Meeting for the 23rd ASEAN Cooperation on Civil Service Matters (ACCSM)
The Secretary-General of ASEAN participated in the 23rd ASEAN Cooperation on Civil Service Matters (ACCSM) Heads of Civil Service Meeting in Siem Reap, Cambodia, which focused on "Innovation for Better Service Delivery."
- infrastructure· Cambodia· 2 August 2026Vietnam raw cashew imports exceed $3B in almost 7 months
Vietnamese businesses spent over $3 billion to import raw cashew nuts by mid-July, mainly from Cambodia, reaching a record high for the period.
- infrastructure· Cambodia· 31 July 2026Nam A Bank reports 25% increase in first-half pre-tax profit
Nam A Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Nam A Bank) reported a 25% increase in pre-tax profit for the first half of 2026, reaching VND3.159 trillion (US$120 million). The bank's non-performing loan ratio declined to 1.47%.
Other signals
- data centre· Cambodia· 1 August 2026AWS reports fastest growth since 2021, Amazon annual capex to hit $220bn on AI memory costs
Amazon's annual capital expenditure is projected to reach $220 billion, driven by AI memory costs, as AWS experiences its fastest growth since 2021 and increases data center buildouts.
Cambodia coverage themes
- Trade & supply chains. Bilateral flows, RCEP, tariff shifts and sector exposure.
- Investment & FDI. Inbound capital, sovereign deals and sector destinations.
- Capital markets. Exchanges, IPO pipeline, debt, currency and portfolio flows.
- Technology. Startups, fintech, AI deployment and platform regulation.
- Binding constraints. Fiscal, structural, institutional and geopolitical limits.
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