AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Economy & Investment: Cambodia’s Ministry of Post and Telecommunications met the US-ASEAN Business Council to pitch deeper cooperation in postal services, digital tech, cybersecurity and telecoms, highlighting the Digital Park project and high-speed internet expansion as magnets for foreign investment. Humanitarian Demining: Cambodia and India signed a MoU for a Quick Impact Project in Pursat to clear about 163,207 sq m of mine-contaminated land in Mol Village, benefiting 1,403 people, with explosive ordnance risk education included. Social Protection: Australia’s International Development Minister Anne Aly is set to announce new funding to strengthen Cambodia’s social protection systems under the ISPH 2 program, aimed at more inclusive and shock-responsive support. Border Security & Regional Monitoring: ASEAN Observer Team discussions with Military Region 4 focused on the Cambodia–Thailand border situation after the ceasefire, while Thai officials rejected Cambodia’s cluster-munitions contamination figures as unverified. Anti-Scam Crackdown: Cambodia reported deporting 21,102 foreign online-scam suspects across 38 countries over the past year, alongside raids, sealed scam sites and casino license actions. US Tariffs & Trade Policy: A Cambodian government press conference addressed the new US import tariff rate under Section 301, as Cambodia seeks to manage export impacts amid forced-labour tariff changes. Regional Governance: Malaysia will host an ASEAN anti-graft meeting under Asean-PAC to coordinate enforcement and prevention efforts across member states. Economy Outlook: AMRO projects Cambodia’s growth slowing to 4.2% in 2026, with inflation and external risks flagged.
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