Category: Economy
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Cambodia’s Jan-Feb trade rises 17.6% to $11.11 billion as U.S. demand and China imports drive growth
Cambodia’s trade rose 17.6% to $11.11 billion in the first two months of 2026, driven by strong exports to the…
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Israel’s Gas-Price Guilt Trip: Is Bangkok Just a Side-Show in a Foreign War?
The Israeli mission’s strategic redirection of Thai fuel-price outrage targets the state’s foundational Status Fragility, attempting to refatigate a Civilizational…
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Thailand orders civil servants to work from home as energy squeeze prompts conservation drive
Thailand has ordered civil servants to work from home and imposed energy-saving measures as the government moves to conserve fuel…
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Trump Signals Possible Endgame in Iran War as Oil Prices Swing and Markets Seek Stability
U.S. weighs sanctions flexibility and naval protection for Hormuz shipping while markets react to war signals and supply uncertainty.
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Japanese Suppliers Tied to Nissan Turn to Vietnam as Orders Shrink
Japanese suppliers once dependent on Nissan are turning to Vietnam to rebuild their customer networks as shrinking orders at home…
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Cambodia opens legal route for distressed-loan buyers as bad debts rise
Cambodia has opened the door for distressed-debt buyers as regulators move to contain rising bad loans in the banking and…
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Thai Scam Surge Highlights Domestic Enforcement Strain as Investment Fraud Losses Mount
Police data show online scam complaints continued to rise in early March, with investment fraud accounting for the largest financial…
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Thailand Flags Up to 40.9 Billion Baht Tourism Risk From Prolonged Middle East Airspace Disruption
Thailand’s tourism authorities warn the country could lose up to 40.9 billion baht in revenue if Middle East airspace disruptions…
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Cambodia, UK Skills Partnership Sign Three-Year TVET MoU to Support Workforce Development
Agreement focuses on technical and vocational training, skills upgrading and workforce readiness as Cambodia seeks to strengthen human capital for…
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Cambodia’s ARDB says it will support rice exports to China after talks with COFCO
The state-run Agricultural and Rural Development Bank said it would help facilitate Cambodian rice exports to China following talks in…
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G7 weighs emergency oil reserve release after war-driven crude surge
G7 finance ministers were set to discuss a possible co-ordinated release of emergency oil reserves with the IEA after war-driven…
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After the Raids, Southeast Asia’s Scam Economy Shows Signs of Adaptation
Cambodia may be willing to raid the scam economy, but the world is not yet convinced it is able or…
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Thailand Moves to Shield Economy as Middle East Conflict Raises Oil, Trade and Tourism Risks
Thailand is moving to protect its economy from rising global oil prices after the escalating Middle East conflict threatened supply…
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Cambodian PM Links Peace and Security to Women’s Rights in International Women’s Day Message
Prime Minister Hun Manet said peace and security are essential foundations for advancing women’s rights and strengthening families, highlighting Cambodia’s…
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Cambodia, World Bank discuss investment facilitation and logistics reform
Cambodia and the World Bank discussed WTO-linked investment facilitation and logistics competitiveness, underscoring Phnom Penh’s effort to improve the investment…
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Asia Stocks Slide as Energy Shock Fears Mount Amid Middle East Conflict
Asian stocks tumbled as investors priced in the risk that Middle East conflict could disrupt oil flows and prolong global…
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China Envoy Welcomes Upcoming Opening of Cambodia–China Mekong Kratie Friendship Bridge
China’s ambassador to Cambodia said he looks forward to the official opening of the Cambodia–China Mekong Kratie Friendship Bridge, as…
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Cruise Ship Norwegian Sun Brings Nearly 2,000 Tourists to Sihanoukville Port
A cruise ship carrying nearly 2,000 international tourists docked at Cambodia’s Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on Thursday, allowing visitors from 46…
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Taiwan indicts 62 in alleged Prince Group laundering case as regional pressure tightens on Cambodia-linked scam finance
Taiwan has moved to dismantle alleged Prince Group-linked laundering at the asset layer: cars, property, and cash turning a regional…
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Thailand’s China Trust Gap Reprices Tourism and Property, A Regional Warning for Cambodia
Safety concerns amplified on Chinese social media are reshaping travel and investment decisions toward Thailand, eroding its former status as…