AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFintech Regulation: Cambodia’s National Bank orders businesses to report single-purpose e-money issued via e-wallets and membership cards within 90 days, warning of legal action and urging the public to avoid unauthorized products. Border & Trade Tension: Cambodia lodged a strong protest against Thailand’s continued construction of military bunkers and a planned power grid expansion near disputed border areas, saying both projects violate Cambodian sovereignty. E-commerce & Logistics Boost: DHL Express launched a new direct Shanghai–Bangkok freighter link to add capacity on the China–Indochina trade lane, supporting faster cross-border flows. Skills for Industry: Cambodia’s NIEI opened another round of fully funded TVET 1.5M vocational training with monthly stipends, targeting service and hospitality skills like bakery, culinary arts, bartending, and business creation. Tourism Pressure: Siem Reap vendors say falling foreign arrivals are squeezing daily sales, with domestic tourism now helping them stay afloat. AI Readiness Watch: Cambodia jumped 27 places to 118th in AI readiness, but experts warn the real work is moving from plans into usable systems for businesses and public services. Exports Snapshot: Cambodia’s exports to the US topped $9B in the first seven months of 2026, up 30.6%, led by garments and travel goods.
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