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China ready to welcome Cambodian swiftlet nests
Cambodia and China have reached an agreement that will allow the export of Cambodian swiftlet nests to Chinese markets. The agreement was signed during the official state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Cambodia on April 17–18. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/china-ready-to-welcome-cambodian-swiftlet-nests-
Cambodia expresses support for Thai regional tourism initiative, promotes ‘Two Kingdoms, One Destination’ Mechanism
Prime Minister Hun Manet has voiced support for Thailand’s initiative, the “Six Countries, One Destination” mechanism, which is aimed at boosting regional tourism. ...
Thailand, Cambodia deepen cooperation, address cybercrime and labor issues
Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra strengthened 75 years of diplomatic ties, signing seven cooperation deals on labor, infrastructure, and border development, while also addressing issues like online scams, migrant workers, and security. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/thailand-cambodia-deepen-cooperation-address-cybercrime-and-labor-issues/
U.S. solar tariffs soar amid trade rift, Cambodia denies China proxy role
Cambodia has been hit with a steep tariff of more than 3,500% on its solar cell exports to the U.S. – the highest among Southeast Asian countries – after producers and the government failed to cooperate with a year-long U.S. trade probe now nearing its ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/u-s-solar-tariffs-soar-amid-trade-rift-cambodia-denies-china-proxy-role/
Manet, Paetongtarn pledge stronger anti-crime, military cooperation
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra have jointly announced an agreement to enhance cooperation between the two countries in combating online scams. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-paetongtarn-pledge-stronger-anti-crime-military-cooperation
US slaps massive tariffs on Southeast Asian solar panels; Cambodia stung 3.5K%
Starting in June, the US will enforce new tariffs — some exceeding 3,500%—on solar panel imports from Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/us-slaps-massive-tariffs-on-southeast-asian-solar-panels-cambodia-stung-3-5k-
Cambodia upholds neutrality amid Chinese deals; U.S. affirms it’s not forcing a choice
After Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his five-day, three-nation Southeast Asia tour in Phnom Penh with 37 new agreements signed, Prime Minister Hun Manet stressed that Cambodia is not taking sides in the ongoing U.S.-China rivalry. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/cambodia-upholds-neutrality-amid-chinese-deals-u-s-affirms-its-not-forcing-a-choice/
Cambodia, China seal $1.1B deal on Funan Techo Canal with 51-49% ownership
The Royal Government Friday unveiled details of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract worth $1.156 billion between Cambodian and Chinese companies for the development of the Funan Techo Canal (FTC) project, structured under a 51-49 percent ownership model. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501672019/cambodia-china-seal-1-1b-deal-on-ftc-with-51-49-ownership/
Cambodia, China ink MoUs to boost innovation, AI, and energy cooperation
Cambodia and China have deepened their strategic partnership through the signing of three major Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at advancing bilateral cooperation in science, technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and the photovoltaic (PV) industry. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501672062/cambodia-china-ink-mous-to-boost-innovation-ai-and-energy-cooperation/
Xi’s visit puts Cambodia’s $4B railway project back in spotlight
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent state visit to Cambodia once again ignited the hopes of the $4 billion high-speed railway project, as the Chinese ambassador announced productive discussions with the Royal Government on Saturday. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501672600/xis-visit-puts-cambodias-4b-railway-project-back-in-spotlight/
Govt expects financial boost from President Xi’s visit
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) is expected to seek additional financial support during the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping, widely regarded as a “ironclad friend”. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501670934/govt-expects-financial-boost-from-president-xis-visit/
Cambodia-China trade hits $4 billion in three months
Trade between Cambodia and China exceeded $4 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 26 percent rise from the same period last year, according to a recent report from Cambodia’s General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501670927/cambodia-china-trade-hits-4-billion-in-three-months/
Manet dismisses suggestion that Cambodia ‘handed over’ to China
Prime Minister Hun Manet has strongly refuted claims by overseas analysts who interpreted a joint statement released last week as indicating that Cambodia has allowed China to fully control the country. He described such claims as a “betrayal of the truth”. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-dismisses-suggestion-that-cambodia-handed-over-to-china
Xi’s visit brings deals, not Chinese loans
Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up a five-day, three-nation Southeast Asia tour on Friday with 37 new agreements inked in Phnom Penh. ...
Seoung Nimol and Coby Hobbs
https://cambojanews.com/xis-visit-brings-deals-not-chinese-loans/
Thai PM Paetongtarn makes maiden visit to Cambodia next week
During her two-day visit on April 23, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will meet Cambodian leaders with the aim of strengthening their 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations and is expected to sign key bilateral agreements, amid calls for stronger cooperation on cross-border crimes. ...
Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/thai-pm-paetongtarn-makes-maiden-visit-to-cambodia-next-week
Private sector believe Xi’s visit will boost Chinese arrivals
Cambodia’s private-sector tourism operators have expressed optimism that the number of Chinese tourists and tourism investments will continue to surge, especially following the official state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Kingdom. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/private-sector-believe-xi-s-visit-will-boost-chinese-arrivals
Cambodia reiterates adherence to ‘One China’ policy as Xi departs
Cambodia has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to the “One China” policy and reiterated that it considers Taiwan an inseparable part of Chinese territory. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-reiterates-adherence-to-one-china-policy-as-xi-departs
China pledges support for action against online crimes, climate change
During his April 17-18 state visit to Cambodia, Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the Kingdom’s efforts to crack down on illegal online gambling and scam operations. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/china-pledges-support-for-action-against-online-crimes-climate-change
‘Controversial’ Ream Naval Base upgrades enter service
Despite suggestions by some international commentators that Cambodia-China relations have cooled, Prime Minister Hun Manet has shared that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Cambodia in two weeks. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-controversial-ream-naval-base-upgrades-enter-service
Trump hits Cambodia with 49% tariff, threatening trade backbone
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs, hitting Cambodia with a 49% rate set to take effect April 9. The news broke on Thursday morning in Phnom Penh, sending officials and industry leaders scrambling to make sense of the tariffs. ...
CamboJA Staff
https://cambojanews.com/trump-hits-cambodia-with-49-tariff-threatening-trade-backbone/
Analysts confident Cambodia can diversify markets, will not be affected by US tariffs
Several government officials – and private sector representatives – have shared their belief that Cambodians should not be overly concerned about US President Donald Trump’s announcement that the Kingdom will be subject to 49% “Reciprocal Tariffs”. ...
‘Tariff’ calculations explained
Trump’s newly announced “reciprocal tariffs” appear to be based on a formula that relies on the trade imbalance between the US and its partners, rather than any real-world tariffs or duties imposed by other nations. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-tariff-calculations-explained
Cambodia, Vietnam eye $20 billion trade goal
Cambodia and Vietnam have reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering economic partnerships across key sectors, aiming to achieve $20 billion in bilateral trade. This pledge was underscored at the Business Dialogue 2025, hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Phnom Penh, which provided a platform for businesses ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501664144/cambodia-vietnam-eye-20-billion-trade-goal/
Cambodia, Japan cement partnership to boost SME investment and trade
The Japan-Cambodia Association (JCA) and other investors have expressed their commitment to strengthening investments in Cambodia, proposing a mechanism to encourage Japanese SMEs to invest and foster connections, trade, and knowledge exchange between businesses in both countries. ...