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Eliminate Scam Centers: The Key to Cambodia's Investment Confidence in the Eyes of Trump's Ambassador Nominee

Christopher Anderson, the candidate for U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia nominated by Trump, pointed out that eliminating scam centers is key to restoring investor confidence. This article analyzes the far-reaching impact of the scam industry on Cambodia's investment environment, regional image, and capital flows from an ASEAN regional perspective.

Somsak Phumin3 min read
ASEAN Briefing

Cambodia Skills Cooperation: A New Paradigm for ASEAN Human Capital Upgrading amid Manufacturing Relocation

SCAN Industrial Services and the Ministry of Labor of Cambodia have launched an industry-led skills training partnership that directly aligns with the employment needs of the manufacturing sector. This article analyzes, from the perspective of the ASEAN region, how this cooperation can enhance the quality of Cambodia's human capital, support the relocation of manufacturing and supply chain upgrading, and strengthen the competitiveness of the ASEAN Economic Community.

Nguyen Van Duc4 min read
ASEAN Briefing

Cambodia explores new path for manufacturing upgrade: how industry-led skills training cooperation reshapes ASEAN human capital landscape

SCAN Industrial Services and Cambodia’s Ministry of Labor have launched an industry-led skills training cooperation, directly linking vocational training with manufacturing employment. This initiative not only concerns Cambodia’s own industrial upgrading but also reflects the human capital competition in the ASEAN region against the backdrop of manufacturing relocation.

Sarah Lim4 min read
Regional Outlook

Cambodia's economic slowdown: How government stimulus and tourism recovery determine short-term prospects and regional role

According to an MSC report, Cambodia's 2026 GDP growth forecast has been downgraded to 2.5%, with government stimulus and tourism recovery becoming key to avoiding the slowest growth in nearly two decades. This article analyzes the roots of Cambodia's economic slowdown, the impact of tourism on regional connectivity, and the potential long-term industrial transformation driven by policy stimulus from the ASEAN regional perspective.

Budi Santoso4 min read
Infrastructure Watch

Vietnam Mobilizes Financial Resources to Accelerate Energy Infrastructure Transformation: Regional Implications for ASEAN Energy Security and Green Finance

Vietnam plans to mobilize approximately $134.7 billion for power projects from 2021 to 2030, and drive the development of smart grids and renewable energy through diversified financing such as credit and green bonds. This move not only concerns its own energy security but also provides an important reference for ASEAN's regional energy transition, green financial cooperation, and industrial chain restructuring.

Budi Santoso5 min read
ASEAN Briefing

ASEAN's Rise as the Global Manufacturing Hub: An In-Depth Observation of Regional Integration and Supply Chain Restructuring

Based on the Philippines' 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship priority economic agenda, analyze the rise of ASEAN as a global manufacturing and innovation hub, exploring its advantages such as a young labor force, a network of free trade agreements, RCEP, and the potential for Russia-ASEAN cooperation, reflecting the trends of regional supply chain restructuring and industrial upgrading.

Budi Santoso3 min read
ASEAN Briefing

Accelerating Digital Transformation: Cambodia 5G, AI and Cybersecurity Summit Reveals New Trends in ASEAN Enterprise Transformation

Cambodia's leading telecom operator Smart convened business leaders to promote the implementation of 5G, AI, and cybersecurity in enterprises. This event reflects the long-term trend of accelerated development of the digital economy and surging demand for digital transformation among enterprises in Cambodia and the ASEAN region.

Carlos Mendoza2 min read
Cross-Border Trade

Cambodia's logistics competition escalates: Metfone Express enters the fray, signs of regional integration emerge.

Cambodia's telecommunications giant Metfone has launched its logistics service, Metfone Express, intensifying competition in an already fast-growing logistics industry. This article analyzes the changes in the industrial chain, digital transformation, and regional supply chain integration trends behind this event from the perspective of the ASEAN region.

Sarah Lim3 min read
ASEAN Briefing

Phnom Penh’s “Green Season” Tourism Expo: How Cambodia Transforms MICE Footfall into a Regional Tourism and Services Network

Phnom Penh, Cambodia hosted the “Green Season” tourism exhibition and business matchmaking event from June 5 to 6. At first glance, it appears to be a local convention and exhibition arrangement, but in fact it reflects that ASEAN’s tourism industry is moving from single-destination marketing to a new stage of cross-border visitor sourcing, business network connectivity, and coordinated development of the service sector.

Carlos Mendoza5 min read
Digital ASEAN

Metfone Express enters the Cambodian logistics track: behind intensifying competition, what is the regional supply chain re-evaluating?

The launch of Metfone Express is not merely the addition of a new player to Cambodia’s logistics industry; it also reflects the accelerating restructuring of local delivery, cross-border transport, and digital logistics services. For ASEAN, such changes mean that smaller and medium-sized economies are reasserting their place in regional supply chains through logistics infrastructure and service capabilities.

Sarah Lim6 min read
ASEAN Briefing

Behind ACLEDA’s “Real-Time Voice Reminder”: Cambodia’s digital banking upgrade is reshaping the last mile of financial services in ASEAN

ACLEDA’s introduction of real-time voice notifications in its super app may seem like just a product update, but it actually reflects a new competitive direction in the ASEAN market for digital finance, inclusive banking services, and mobile user experience. For Cambodia, the significance of such a feature lies not only in improving notification efficiency, but also in driving digital banking to penetrate retail customer and SME scenarios more deeply, while providing a new case study for regional fintech competition.

Somsak Phumin7 min read