CSX shows robust growth in August
Synopsis: The results boost market confidence, expand growth potential, and inject fresh optimism across the board. The Cambodian Stock Market (CSX) showed robust growth in August 2026 with average daily trading value reaching 3.175 billion riels (about…
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SERC, partners eye bond market to unlock capital
The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), in collaboration with the Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (CGIF), the Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC), and the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC), held a seminar on…
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How the AI revolution is coding Cambodia’s next era
Cambodia is aggressively adopting artificial intelligence across all critical sectors. Backed by strong government initiatives, the country is actively integrating AI technologies to maximise their full potential. But unlike other technologies, AI…
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Why Cambodia is becoming too expensive for average families
Everybody loves to hate inflation. It is universally disliked for a simple reason: it erodes purchasing power. While some economists may argue its merits or offer complex theories, any average family can instantly list how inflation hits their daily…
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Hun Manet says new Riel banknotes aim to strengthen security and replace worn currency
Prime Minister Hun Manet said the issuance of new 50,000-riel and 10,000-riel banknotes is aimed at replacing worn-out currency and strengthening anti-counterfeiting measures, rejecting concerns that the move signals a shortage of government funds.…
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Booming industry Vietnam’s data centers developing fast, but power must keep pace: Experts
Editor’s note: In this weekly feature China Daily gives voice to Asia and its people. The stories presented come mainly from the Asia News Network (ANN), of which China Daily is among its 20 leading titles. The Quang Chau Industrial Park in Bac…
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Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has stopped giving donations to Bill Gates’ charitable foundation weeks after the Microsoft co-founder detailed his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett “irrevocably” committed in…
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China’s foreign trade up 17.6% in first eight months of 2026
China’s foreign trade in goods rose 17.6 percent year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026 to 34.78 trillion yuan, according to the General Administration of Customs on Tuesday. Exports increased 14.6 percent year-on-year to 20.17 trillion…
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Fed impact on A shares not seen as heavy
China to keep to own approach by adopting relaxed monetary policy China’s macroeconomic policies will remain tailored to its own economic needs, though the recent US Fed rate hike could marginally constrain space for monetary easing, experts said.…
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‘Landmark’ free trade deal with ASEAN fosters enduring common prosperity: China Daily editorial
The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area is one of the largest free trade zones in the world, covering a population of more than 2 billion and a combined GDP of over $22 trillion. Since its establishment in 2010, the CAFTA has greatly facilitated trade and…
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Residents to Shift from Thai Baht to Riel or US Dollar to Safeguard Against Potential Risks
Phnom Penh, October 6, 2025 — Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Senate, today issued a public message calling on Cambodian people, particularly those living along the border with Thailand, to urgently exchange Thai…
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Can Cambodia secure tariff-free US market access amid MFN+0% hurdle?
Even as the United States prepares to wrap up its final assessment for another round of tariffs in a few months, Cambodia awaits further concessions with bated breath to lock in Most-Favoured-Nation status with zero additional duty — MFN+0. In simple…
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Third Round of 2027 Minimum Wage Talks Ends Without Agreement, Talks Resume Sept 28
The third round of negotiations on Cambodia’s minimum wage for 2027 ended on Friday with worker representatives maintaining proposed increases of $15.3 and $40.6, while employer representatives maintained the current $210 monthly wage, Minister of Labour…
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42 Chinese companies plan to explore investment opportunities in Kampong Speu
More than 42 Chinese companies from various industries have expressed interest in investing in Kampong Speu province, with plans to explore investment opportunities and potentially establish or expand operations in the province, according to Kampong Speu…
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California Gov. Newsom issues executive order to rein in AI ‘before it’s too late’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday issued an executive order aimed at addressing the potential dangers related to artificial intelligence. Newsom is part of a group of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls who have urged a more aggressive regulatory…
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GM touts new V-8 engines in revived ‘truck wars’ with Ford, Ram amid lackluster EV sales
DETROIT — The buzzing of all-electric vehicles has once again been overtaken by the revving of V-8 engines in the Motor City amid deregulation by the Trump administration and lackluster demand for EVs. General Motors followed Ford Motor this week in…
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