Policy Priorities Aligned to Navigate Rising Global Risks

PHNOM PENH, April 29, 2026 (KPT) — The Cambodian government and the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) have aligned on key policy priorities to navigate rising global risks, stressing the need for coordinated responses to sustain economic stability and growth, officials said Wednesday.

Phan Phalla, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, met AMRO Director Yasuto Watanabe to discuss Cambodia’s economic outlook, noting strong performance in 2025 despite mounting global uncertainties.

AMRO pointed to emerging risks including higher global energy prices, slowing trade, rising protectionism and vulnerabilities in the financial sector such as increasing non performing loans. Additional concerns include geopolitical tensions and Cambodia’s upcoming graduation from Least Developed Country status, which could affect export competitiveness.

Both sides emphasized the importance of flexible fiscal policy, prudent monetary management and continued structural reforms to strengthen resilience.

Priority areas include enhancing energy and food security, diversifying export markets, promoting higher value added industries and expanding access to finance for small and medium sized enterprises. The continued policy coordination and reform implementation will be critical to sustaining long term, inclusive growth amid global headwinds.