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Cambodia’s Export Up 16 Percent in H1
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 10, 2025 -- Cambodia exported goods worth US$14.29 billion to international markets during the first half of 2025, marking a 16.2 percent year-on-year increase, according to a report released Thursday by the General Department...
Cambodia Sees Surge in Investment Projects in First Half of 2025
Construction & Property News
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July 10, 2025
In a notable boost to its economic landscape, Cambodia approved a total of 373 new investment projects in the first half of 2025, amassing an impressive investment capital of USD 5.8 billion. This marks a substantial 77% increase compared to the...
Cambodian Launches Strategic Framework for Legal Reform Prog...
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 10, 2025 -- The Royal Government of Cambodia officially launched the Strategic Framework for the Legal Reform Programme this morning at the Peace Palace, with the aim of establishing an “Integrated Legal System and a...
Business News | Indian Trade Delegation to Visit Washington as India-US Trade Talks Enter Final Stage: Govt Sources
Latestly
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July 10, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): India and the United States have stepped up their trade talks, with both sides actively engaging in virtual discussions. The government sources told ANI that an Indian trade delegation will revisit Washington DC...
Business News | US May Impose Lower Tariffs on India as Compared to Other Asia-Pacific Countries: Report
Latestly
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July 10, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): India could emerge as a major beneficiary of the United States' latest tariff policy as Washington may impose lower tariffs on India compared to several other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a...
Trump escalates his trade war and threatens Canada with a 35% tariff
Metro World News
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July 11, 2025
Chaos. Doubts. Misunderstanding. That’s how the last few days have been in several places around the world in the face of the escalation of the trade war by Donald Trump, who has announced tariffs against copper, Brazil for its treatment of Jair...
Korea Boosts Water Development in Cambodia with 20 Years of Investment
Construction & Property News
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July 11, 2025
In a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing water security, the Korean government has invested approximately USD 450 million in Cambodia over the past 20 years, significantly benefiting the nation’s water resources and meteorological sectors. A...
Cambodia Prepares for Durian Exports to China
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According to a news report by the Khmer Times, 12 Cambodian durian orchards and 30 packing facilities have been approved by China’s General Administration of Customs and are preparing to begin exports of fresh durians to the Chinese market. On...
ICA Asia Pacific partners with Heifer International to combat hunger
Co-Operative News
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July 14, 2025
The International Cooperative Alliance – Asia Pacific (ICA-AP) is collaborating with nonprofit Heifer International on a regional awareness campaign aiming to combat food poverty in Asia through co-operation. The two partners launched Seeding...
Trade Talks With U.S. to Continue, Officials Optimistic But Analysts Cite Hurdles
CamboJA News
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July 9, 2025
Cambodia will step up trade talks with the U.S. ahead of an August 1 deadline, when a 36% tariff is set to hit all its exports, according to Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, who said Phnom Penh still has “cards to play” during a press...
Gaming recovery in Macau, Cambodia may lag regional peers due to exit of junkets: S&P
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July 11, 2025
S&P Global Ratings Inc says that despite the number of Chinese visitors to Malaysia, Macau and Singapore being “largely back to pre-pandemic levels,” an issue for the Macau and also the Cambodia casino sector is that “the elimination of junkets...
Russia-Cambodia Relations Flourish, Ambassador Anatoly Borov...
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 11, 2025 -- Relations between Russia and Cambodia continue their effective development, with Russia commending Cambodia's dedication to expanding cooperation across all sectors. This assessment comes from H.E. Anatoly Borovik,...
Rubio Meets Chinese Foreign Minister In Malaysia Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
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July 11, 2025
Home China Rubio Meets Chinese Foreign Minister In Malaysia Amid Escalating Trade Tensions Washington's top diplomat Rubio is in Malaysia on his first trip to Asia since taking office, attending the East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum...
VINCI Airports Expresses Interest in Expanding Investments in Key Sectors in Cambodia
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Hits: 53 Created: 11 July 2025 Hits: 53 (Phnom Penh): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet received a courtesy call by Nicolas Notebaert, Chief Executive Officer of Concessions at VINCI and President of VINCI Airports, on Thursday (Jul. 10) at the...
'Business hates uncertainty': GOP lawmakers fume as Trump’s promises fall apart
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July 9, 2025
President Donald Trump’s promises of extracting favorable deals from numerous trading partners is collapsing, and Republicans are furious they are again staring down the barrel of ferocious tariffs. “Business hates uncertainty,” said Sen. Thom...
Trade war 'not a passing storm', Malaysian PM warns South-East Asian nations
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 9, 2025
Malaysia's prime minster has warned that global trade is being weaponised as south-east Asian leaders held annual talks amid the looming threat of US tariffs. Concerns about US tariffs have jolted the Association of South-East Asian Nations...
General : ASEAN Foreign, Economic Ministers To Jointly Meet To Address Global Economic Shifts -- Sec-Gen
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July 11, 2025
By Nurul Hanis Izmir KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN foreign and economic ministers are expected to convene a joint meeting ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit in October, as part of efforts to develop a more coordinated regional response to...
US Secy of State Marco Rubio meets Wang Yi in Malaysia amid US-China trade tensions
The Print
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July 11, 2025
Kuala Lumpur: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, their first in-person meeting at a time of simmering trade tensions between the two major powers. Washington’s top diplomat is...
Business | Jul 09, 2025 | 9 min read US-India trade deal close, says Trump
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News Business #New York President Donald Trump has said that the US is close to making a trade deal with India, as his administration started sending letters detailing the levies that Washington will impose on products from those countries...
Rubio meets China's Wang Yi as trade tensions…
USA Today - Virginia
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Reuters) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, as the two major powers vied to push their agendas in Asia at a time of simmering tension over a U.S. trade...