Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Electronics and technology manufacturers’ association contributes to Cambodia’s socioeconomic development

On July 31, 2025, Cambodian Investment Board Secretary General Chea Vuthy thanked the Cambodian Electronics and Technology Manufacturers Association for attracting investors. Association chief executive TSUI FUNG described its ongoing work and challenges facing electronics companies.

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Cluster munitions, the international convention and Cambodian reports from the Thai border

Cluster munitions disperse multiple submunitions, and unexploded submunitions can endanger civilians long after fighting. On July 25, 2025, Cambodian authorities reported two incidents of alleged cluster munition use in Preah Vihear Province.

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Air Cambodia planned to buy 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets, with first deliveries then expected in 2031

On August 1, 2025, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol announced that Air Cambodia planned to buy 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets, with an option for 10 more. The first deliveries were then expected in 2031. Boeing and Air Cambodia later confirmed that the firm order for 10 aircraft was finalized in December 2025.

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Sun Chanthol: Cambodia hopes to exceed 500 investment projects and create over 300,000 jobs in 2025

On August 1, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia Sun Chanthol said he hoped Cambodia would have more than 500 investment projects and create over 300,000 jobs that year. He said the council had approved 426 projects by July 25, exceeding the 414 approved in all of 2024.

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Cambodia hopes for over 500 investment projects and more than 300,000 jobs in 2025

Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol said Cambodia had approved 426 projects by July 25, 2025, exceeding the 414 approved in all of 2024.

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Sun Chanthol says Cambodia will continue U.S. talks to seek lower tariffs on some goods

On August 1, 2025, Sun Chanthol, first vice chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, said Cambodia would continue talks with the United States to seek lower tariffs on some priority goods. A July 31 U.S. executive order set an additional 19% reciprocal tariff on covered Cambodian exports, generally applicable from 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 7.

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Cambodia to seek U.S. tariffs below announced 19% rate on priority exports

On August 1, 2025, Sun Chanthol, first vice chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, said he would continue talks with the United States to seek rates below 19% for selected priority products, including clothing and footwear.

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Cambodia agrees to Thailand’s proposal for GBC meeting in Malaysia

In a July 31, 2025 letter, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Tea Seiha agreed to Thailand’s proposal for a special General Border Committee meeting in Malaysia from August 4 to 7 and suggested inviting observers from Malaysia, the United States and China.

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Cambodia agrees to proposed border committee meeting in Malaysia, requests observers

In a July 31, 2025, reply to Thailand, Cambodia agreed to a proposal for an extraordinary General Border Committee meeting in Malaysia on August 4–7 and requested observers from Malaysia, the United States and China.

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Prime Minister: U.S. Decides to Reduce Tariff on Cambodian Exports from Proposed 36% to 19%

On August 1, 2025, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed the US decision to set an additional reciprocal tariff of 19% on covered imports from Cambodia. The July 31 order set the new rate to take effect August 7, with exceptions.

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