Clock Ticking Down on Cambodia's Growth Momentum
The World Bank says productivity growth is about 0.8%, far below the 2% annual pace needed to reach high-income status.
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When early politicking sinks the economy
The Philippines is falling behind its neighbors—not because the region is weak, but because domestic politics has become an economic drag.While much of ASEAN continues to post respectable numbers, the Philippines has slowed sharply. Its 2.3 percent growth in the second quarter of 2026 was the weakest among the large regional economies that have reported figures. In an environment where Vietnam is racing ahead, Singapore is holding up, and Indone…
Clock ticking down on Cambodia's growth momentum
Cambodia and China recently agreed to fast-track four priority infrastructure projects under the Diamond Hexagon cooperation framework, deepening a partnership that already accounts for roughly 75% of Cambodia’s foreign direct investment. The acceleration comes as Cambodia pursues its own ambitious development targets under the Pentagonal Strategy, which aims for upper-middle-income status by 2030 and high-income […] The post Clock ticking down …
Cambodia Targets $30 Million in Startup Investment Under New 2030 Strategy
Cambodia Investment ReviewCambodia has launched a national startup strategy targeting $30 million in investment by 2030 as the government seeks to turn more early-stage businesses into competitive companies and strengthen the country’s position in regional innovation markets.The National Strategy on Startup Development 2026–2030 sets four headline targets, including helping 300 startups participate in incubation programs and enabling 100 startup…
Cambodia’s banned sand trade with Singapore appears to be back
Authorities in Cambodia's Koh Kong province say they've approved a sand mining operation exporting to Singapore, despite an export ban imposed by national authorities a decade ago after large-scale dredging was found to be damaging riverine and coastal ecosystems. The dredging is occurring in an area of the Trapeang Rung River that falls within the boundaries of Tatai Wildlife Sanctuary and Botum Sakor National Park. Khlem Yonviseth, director of…
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