Economy

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U.S. to impose additional 19% tariff on covered Cambodian goods from August 7

A July 31, 2025, U.S. executive order set an additional 19% reciprocal tariff on covered goods of Cambodian origin from 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 7, with exceptions for certain products and eligible goods in transit. The previously proposed 36% rate had not taken effect.

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Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone seeks lower power tariffs, minister to review request

On July 30, 2025, Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone chairman Chen Jiangang called for lower transport, electricity and port costs and proposed a clean-energy project for the zone. Mines and Energy Minister Keo Rottanak said he would consider the tariff request and submit the clean-energy proposal to the government. The zone aims to have 300 companies by 2027.

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Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone seeks lower transport and power costs

At a July 30, 2025 meeting, the chairman of the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone called for lower transport, electricity and port costs and proposed a clean-energy project for the zone. The aim was to attract more investment and reach 300 factories by 2027.

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Cambodia’s commerce minister reaffirms support for Singaporean businesses and investors

At a July 29, 2025 meeting with a Singapore Business Federation delegation, Cambodian Commerce Minister Cham Nimul reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to facilitating and supporting Singaporean businesses and investors in Cambodia.

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ACLEDA Bank announces full write-off of fallen soldiers’ loans, including joint loans

On July 30, 2025, ACLEDA Bank announced that it would write off in full the loans that Cambodian soldiers killed in combat had taken out with the bank, including loans they held jointly.

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Cambodia’s central bank issues border-conflict relief guidance with up to 80 million riels in loan relief tied to fallen service members

The National Bank of Cambodia issued guidance on July 30, 2025. It provided for loan cancellation of up to 80 million riels where a fallen service member was the borrower or co-borrower, and up to 10 million riels for military borrowers disabled in the fighting. Temporary relief for displaced borrowers and military borrowers directly engaged in combat ran through October 31, 2025, and January 31, 2026, respectively.

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Hun Manet urges banking groups to consider debt relief for troops and displaced civilians

On the evening of July 29, 2025, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet urged the country’s banking and microfinance associations to explore financial relief for troops serving in combat zones, families of fallen soldiers, wounded personnel and civilians displaced by the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict.

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Preah Sihanouk Province Prepares Investment Guide, Plans Completion Before August

On the afternoon of July 24, 2025, Preah Sihanouk Province held a meeting on preparing an investment guide. The guide is planned to cover more than 70 priority entries and be completed before August, providing information for a delegation of more than 60 investors from Jiangsu, China, expected to visit.

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Preah Sihanouk administration to compile investment guide to attract foreign investors

On July 24, 2025, Long Dimanche chaired a meeting to prepare a Preah Sihanouk provincial investment guide with more than 70 articles. He said it should be completed before August to prepare for a visit by more than 60 Chinese investors from Jiangsu province.

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