AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCambodia–Thailand Tensions: Five months after a December ceasefire, Phnom Penh and Bangkok still trade suspicion and flashpoints, including Thailand’s revocation of a 2001 maritime-dispute memo and a new border Buddha statue that Cambodia says was built in its area. US–Cambodia Aviation & Investment: A senior US diplomat wrapped up talks in Phnom Penh, clinching a long-awaited Open Skies agreement and discussing US DFC support for expanding Techo International Airport. Tourism Slump: Cambodia welcomed about 1.3 million foreign visitors in Jan–Apr 2026, down nearly 46%, with analysts pointing to regional slowdown, scam concerns, and the Thailand border dispute. Forced-Labor Tariff Threat: The US proposed Section 301 duties on 60 countries, naming Cambodia among those accused of not banning or enforcing bans on forced-labor imports. Cambodia–China Trade Boost: Customs agencies signed an AEO mutual recognition deal to speed clearance and cut inspections, while Cambodia and China also signed seven Mekong-Lancang cooperation projects. Policy & Skills: Labour and Vocational Training officials met ADB on TVET and workforce frameworks, while Future Forum graduated 28 young policy researchers under an Australian-funded fellowship. Heritage & Education: Japan-backed support continues for border recovery, and Cambodia condemned Thailand’s destruction of a K’nar Temple staircase as an attack on cultural heritage.
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