The unique taste of Cambodian cashew nuts is now part of everyday life for Japanese consumers: they are distributed in 16,320 Family Mart shops across the archipelago. This is a major step forward for Cambodian agriculture and bilateral trade.

A new milestone has been reached in the development of drinking water infrastructure in Cambodia. The signing of the agreement between the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI), the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) and the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) marks the official launch of the third phase of the Bakheng water supply project, supported by a €10.9 million grant from the European Union.

Often, when travelling, a small detail can sum up a missed opportunity: refusing to make a purchase because you don't have the local currency or a suitable means of payment. This experience, repeated by millions of visitors to Asia-Pacific, represents much more than just individual frustration. It embodies a major economic challenge, particularly for booming tourist destinations such as Cambodia.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Chinese President Xi Jinping last Saturday in Tianjin, China, as part of the expanded cooperation between the two nations. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, marks a crucial step in strengthening political, economic and cultural ties between Phnom Penh and Beijing, based on a long history of friendship and strategic partnership.

A delegation of Asian journalists concluded a five-day mission to the border between Cambodia and Thailand, shedding vital light on the devastating human impact of the conflict on the Cambodian civilian population.

From the Canadian Far North to the rice fields of Pursat, Denis's journey illustrates the interplay of professional and personal trajectories that span continents and cultures. Now based in Phnom Penh, where he founded Convergences, a firm specialising in HR transformation, he shares his impressions of Cambodia past and present, his professional experiences and his current projects.

Cambodian rice has reached a new milestone in its quest for global recognition. The Kroya™ brand – which specialises in “អង្ករក្រអូប” (angkor kra'orb), a fragrant rice renowned for its delicate aroma and silky texture – is now available in Coles supermarkets across Australia.

At dawn, the mist slowly lifts from the highlands of Mondulkiri, revealing rolling hills dotted with primary forests, sparse plantations and Bunong villages. Long isolated, this province in eastern Cambodia is now at the forefront of agriculture.

The Cambodian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) recently revised downwards its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for fiscal year 2025, now anticipating expansion of 5%, down from the initial target of 6.3%. This adjustment reflects growing uncertainties on the international stage, including trade tensions and volatility in global markets.

For the first time ever, Cambodia hosted a major economic and cultural event: the Best of India Expo 2025, held from 20 to 24 August at the Diamond Island Convention & Exhibition Centre.

The ongoing tensions on the border between Thailand and Cambodia aren't just causing diplomatic friction: they're also hitting trade hard, disrupting a cross-border market that had been booming until now.

On 25 August 2025, a new wind of change seemed to be blowing through relations between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand during the Extraordinary Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting, a decisive gathering held under Cambodia's auspices.

As Southeast Asia faces growing economic uncertainty, AMRO's latest annual report provides an uncompromising assessment of Cambodia's strengths and weaknesses in 2025. Between spectacular recovery and new threats, the kingdom is walking a tightrope.

A wave of cautious optimism is sweeping across the disputed border between Cambodia and Thailand following an extraordinary meeting of the Regional Border Committee (RBC).

Anger has swelled like a wave across Cambodian social media. The cry has spread like wildfire: #BoycottThaiProducts. But behind this apparent fervour, what are the real economic and social repercussions, a few days after the call to action? The picture is nuanced, far from the certainties expressed online.

Between a border dispute with Thailand, trade negotiations with the United States and preparations for the 2026 Francophonie Summit in Siem Reap, Soreasmey Ke Bin shares a clear vision: to defend Cambodia's interests while strengthening its regional and international ties. In this exclusive interview, the entrepreneur and Francophonie promoter for Southeast Asia discusses the strategic issues shaping the country's future.

For several months, tensions have been running high between Cambodia and Thailand, two geopolitical neighbours marked as much by a disputed border as by economic interdependence. The armed conflict has reignited deep historical resentments and triggered a series of retaliatory measures between the two countries.

Cambodia's rice exports to international markets saw a remarkable surge during the first seven months of 2025, generating more than $1.2 billion in revenue, a significant increase of nearly 15% compared to the same period last year.

With an installed capacity of 60 megawatts, the new photovoltaic power plant in Pursat marks a major step forward in the kingdom's energy transition, driven by the desire to exploit renewable resources in a country that has long been dependent on fossil fuels.

Cambodia and Thailand have cautiously embarked on a peace process under the auspices of Malaysia, the current chair of ASEAN. On 28 July, a ceasefire was agreed, ending five days of violent clashes that left at least 43 people dead and displaced more than 300,000 people on both sides of the border. This peace pact was negotiated through Malaysian mediation, supported by the United States and China, offering a glimmer of hope for calm.

Ultranationalism in Thailand has its roots in an exclusive conception of ‘Thai identity,’ which has been continuously promoted since the 20th century by the state and certain elites. This ideology is embodied in the promotion of a unified nation centred on the monarchy, Buddhism, and the Thai language, excluding ethnic minorities and migrants.

Between the Cambodian provinces of Poipet, O Smach, Pailin and Koh Kong, and the border districts of Thailand, lies an archipelago of casinos that forms a discreet but central part of the regional economy.

ASEAN+3, comprising ten ASEAN countries plus China, Japan and South Korea, is experiencing a period of moderate economic slowdown, driven by increased trade tensions, global slowdowns and volatile geopolitical factors.

Thailand's double game is part of a regional strategy in which its image as a mediator never obscures its desire to preserve, or even increase, its influence over its neighbours and over the peace processes themselves. This stance is not exclusive to the conflict with Cambodia: it reappears with force in the Burmese crisis.