Economy

Cambodia Implements VAT at Fuel Stations as Government Cuts Fuel Tax to Ease Energy Pressures

PHNOM PENH— Fuel stations across Cambodia have begun implementing Value Added Tax (VAT) in accordance with government regulations, marking a significant step toward strengthening...

Tuk Tuk Drivers Feel the Strain: LPG Prices More Than Double as Supply Tightens

PHNOM PENH/SIHANOUKVILLE — Long lines of tuk-tuks formed outside LPG stations in Sihanoukville this week as gas prices surged sharply, triggering concerns over supply...

Is Cambodia Paying More for Fuel than Its ASEAN Neighbors?

PHNOM PENH — As Cambodia increases fuel imports from Singapore and Malaysia amid global supply disruptions, a key question...

Fuel Prices Rise by 900 Riel in Early March, Ministry Confirms

PHNOM PENH – The Ministry of Commerce has announced that fuel prices from March 10 to March 13, 2026,...

Cambodia’s $5 Billion Breakout: Exports Up 17% in Early 2026

Cambodia’s exports rose 17.2% year-on-year (YoY) in the first two months of 2026, reaching $5.23 billion, according to data...

Phnom Penh Sets March 30 Deadline to Eradicate Online Scam Networks

The notification sound was the first hook- oh a ‘wrong number’ message from a profile picture of a woman...

The Ripple Effect: From the Middle East to Southeast Asia

PHNOM PENH – Global oil markets climbed sharply overnight following the renewed instability in the Middle East, pushing prices...

The Long Road to $10: The Hidden Economics Behind the Wheel

On a recent afternoon, I booked a ride to the store using an in-app promotion. Four kilometers. 10,600 riel. Smooth...