USAID’s Withdrawal Paves the Way for China’s Expanding Influence in Cambodia and ASEAN
The abrupt freezing of USAID funding under the Trump administration has halted vital infrastructure and development projects across Southeast Asia, leaving a geopolitical vacuum that China is poised to fill. With USAID’s cessation, critical services in Cambodia—including healthcare, education, and demining efforts—face significant disruption. The United States, which allocated nearly USD 68 billion in foreign […]
Japan Announces Investment in Prosthetic Equipment and Port Development in Cambodia
The Japanese government approved the grant budget of USD 204,720 to invest in two significant projects to enhance local infrastructure and improve Cambodia’s health services. This funding was formalized in a grant agreement signed on February 16, 2025, by His Excellency Ueno Atsushi, Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia, and representatives from the recipient institutions. A […]
EAG Eyes Investment in Cambodian Industrial Parks
The Philippines’ Excellent Associates Group Limited (EAG) has announced plans to explore investment opportunities in Cambodia, particularly in the establishment of industrial parks. This development came to light during a productive meeting held between EAG President Dai Jianlaing and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. During the meeting, President Dai expressed EAG’s keen interest in not […]
Two Companies Seek to Invest in Cambodia’s Cashew Agro-Industry
In an exciting development for Cambodia’s agricultural sector, Mountain Hazelnuts and Kamya have expressed their intention to invest in the country’s burgeoning cashew agro-industry. The companies are currently discussing with the Council for the Development of Cambodia to explore potential investment opportunities. This announcement followed a meeting on February 11, 2025, between HE Chea Vuthy, […]
Cambodia’s Booming Customs Revenue in 2024
In a remarkable display of fiscal growth, the Cambodian government announced on Feb 10th, 2025, that it has successfully collected over USD 2 billion in customs duties for the year 2024, marking an impressive increase of over 13% compared to the previous year. The General Department of Customs and Excise reported that total tax and […]
China & Japan Unite to Support Mine Clearance Efforts in Cambodia
In a significant move to enhance safety and promote development, China and Japan granted nearly USD 6 million to support ongoing mine clearance operations in Cambodia. This funding will focus on the Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC) and the Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS), focusing on eight provinces affected by landmines and unexploded ordnance. Chinese […]