AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS Tariff Pressure on Cambodia: The Trump administration has proposed new Section 301 duties of 10% or 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, including Cambodia, citing failures to curb goods made with forced labour—an escalation that could hit Cambodia’s export competitiveness even before any tariffs are enforced. Digital Payments for Tourism: Cambodia and India launched Phase 1 of cross-border QR payments, letting Indian travellers scan Cambodia’s KHQR with UPI apps at 4.5 million merchant locations, with a next phase planned for Cambodian visitors in India. Public Debt Update: Cambodia’s public debt rose to $13.3bn in Q1 2026, with 96% external debt; the government says it remains at low risk and highlights concessional loan terms. Non-Bank Finance Planning: Cambodia’s Non-Bank Financial Services Authority reviewed completion of a technical assistance project to prepare a macro outlook and development report for the non-bank sector. Solar Power Milestone: Cambodia’s utility-scale solar has surpassed PDP targets for 2030 and 2035, with solar now supplying over 10% of national generation. PPP Pipeline Work: MEF and ADB validated institutional gaps and priority support needs for Cambodia’s PPP Masterplan, focusing on bottlenecks in project preparation and implementation.
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