Strong Policy Action Key to Protecting Cambodia's Jobs and Livelihoods Amid Shocks

Summary:

• The World Bank’s Cambodia Economic Update (June 2026) analyzes how shocks are affecting Cambodia’s economy and jobs.
• Key pressures: rising global oil prices (driven by Middle East conflict) raise transport and production costs, impacting firms and employment; property sector downturn and reduced remittances (due to returning migrants) add headwinds.
• Economic signals: foreign direct investment reached $5.1 billion in 2025, supporting about 400,000 formal jobs;