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• [New] In recent years, Cambodia has recognized the immense potential of digital technology to transform its economy and improve public services. The CDO TIMES
• As the third fastest-growing economy in Asia, Cambodia is navigating several major shifts - including the rollout of the $36 billion CITLS infrastructure plan, graduation from Least Developed Country status by 2029, and the ongoing impact of US trade tariffs. Cambodia Investment Review
• Cambodia highly appreciates China's assistance in providing funds, personnel training and mine-clearing equipment, and supports Cambodia in achieving the 2030 Mine-Free Goal. Friends of Socialist China
• Cambodia highly appreciates China's assistance in providing funds, personnel training and mine-clearing equipment, and China supports Cambodia in achieving the 2030 Mine-Free Goal. Friends of Socialist China
• The threat of high US tariffs could hit Vietnam and Cambodia particularly hard, due to the high proportion of manufacturing exports that ship to the US. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• Trump plans to impose steep tariffs on the region-46% on Vietnam, 36% on Thailand, 49% on Cambodia, and 24% on Malaysia, for example. Investopedia
• Competing textile-exporting nations such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Pakistan, and China have been hit with significantly higher tariffs, which could work in India's favour. Economic Times
• Asian economies, such as China, India, Vietnam, the Philippines, Mongolia, Cambodia and Indonesia, will continue to maintain a high growth rate of over 5%. Pakistan Observer
• Tariffs on other nations: Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, the European Union, and Japan will be subject to new tariffs of 46%, 36%, 49%, 20%, and 24%, respectively. China Briefing News
• The project, backed by Chinese investment, could alter water flows, impacting downstream countries like Vietnam and Cambodia. GeopoliticsUnplugged Substack
• The US could apply pressure on other countries, including Cambodia, Mexico and Vietnam, not to trade with China if they want to continue to exporting to the US. BBC News
• 60 countries will be hit with higher rates of up to 50%, including Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bangladesh. BBC News
• While Myanmar could emerge as competition if it stabilizes, Cambodia currently has a window of opportunity to strengthen its economy and attract investment. Cambodia Investment Review
• The Cambodia Digital Economy and Society Policy Framework 2021-2035 sets out to build a vibrant digital economy, accelerate new economic growth, and promote social well-being for stakeholders. Cambodianess
• The threat from criminal networks in countries such as Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos is outpacing government efforts to mitigate it. PYMNTS.com
• The Digital Economy and Society Policy Framework (2021-2035) aims to build a fully digital society, making Cambodia an increasingly attractive destination for tech-driven investments. Press Xpress
• Thai goods will face a tariff rate of 36%, the fifth highest in ASEAN, following Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Krungsri2020
• In the case of textiles, significant competition comes from countries like Vietnam, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia which will suffer an even larger tariff disadvantage at 46%, 37%, 49% and 44% respectively. Times of India
• Trump's tariffs will hit Cambodia, a garment production powerhouse, the hardest among all Southeast Asian countries given its major export of apparel and footwear products to the US. CNN
• Given that Washington is targeting multiple Asian economies with high tariffs - with Cambodia facing up to 49% and China 34% - the Philippines, with a comparatively lower tariff rate, could position itself as an attractive alternative for businesses looking to diversify their supply chains. BowerGroupAsia
• While Asian countries like Bangladesh, Cambodia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam will face the highest tariffs, many countries in Africa and Latin America will be only subject to the base duty. ODI: Think change

Last updated: 14 June 2025