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Hanoi, October 28, 2025 — The global cashew industry is witnessing a major shift as African nations accelerate local processing of raw cashew nuts (RCN), directly challenging Vietnam’s long-standing dominance in the sector. Industry experts warn that this emerging trend could reshape global supply chains and tighten profit margins for leading processors. Vietnam currently processes over six […]

Phnom Penh, November 2, 2025 — Tanzania’s cashew harvest season, which typically runs from October to January, is facing severe disruptions this year as post-election political violence grips the country. The instability has prevented foreign traders from participating in the country’s cashew auctions, triggering a ripple effect across the global cashew market. The absence of foreign

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 26 — U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a 0% tariff scheme for selected goods from Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand, marking a major shift in trade relations between Washington and key Southeast Asian nations. The announcement was made during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, according to a report by DetikFinance. Previously, the three nations faced a reciprocal tariff rate

Phnom Penh — The cashew industry continues to play a vital role in Cambodia’s rural economic growth, providing jobs and income to thousands of smallholder farmers across the country. Through ongoing collaboration between agricultural input companies and the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC), the Kingdom aims to enhance its processing capacity, expand market access, and

Kampong Thom, October 24, 2025 — Cambodia’s cashew sector took another major step toward strengthening domestic trade and promoting sustainable growth with the successful convening of the Policy Consultation and Second Business-to-Business (B2B) Forum on October 23, 2025, at the Kampong Thom Polytechnic Institute. The event, designed to foster direct engagement and collaboration among key stakeholders in the cashew value chain,

Phnom Penh, October 22, 2025 — The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), in partnership with the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), is hosting a high-level consultative workshop today focused on “Promoting Green Digital Finance in Cambodia.” The event is being held at Raffles Le Royal Hotel in Phnom Penh. The workshop serves

CAC News Phnom Penh, October 7, 2025 — Cambodia’s economy is showing signs of continued resilience and growth, as the country recorded a 6.1% year-on-year increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows during the first quarter of 2025, reaching $1.0 billion, according to local media reports. At the same time, the Kingdom’s gross international reserves climbed

CAC News Kampong Thom, October 4 – The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC), in collaboration with Agro Pharmacy Co., Ltd., a supplier of agricultural inputs, hosted a technical workshop aimed at helping farmers reduce chemical use, cut production costs, and increase productivity in cashew farming. The workshop, held on October 4, built on the success

PIN Project Tackles Food Loss and Promotes Green Tech in Cambodia’s Agri-Food System CAC News Phnom Penh, Cambodia, October 3 – A new initiative is underway to transform Cambodia’s agri-food system into a more sustainable, efficient, and climate-resilient sector. The Accelerating Sustainability in Cambodia’s Agri-Food System (ASCA) project, funded by the European Union through the SWITCH-Asia

Cambodia Strengthens US Trade Ties Amid Global Investment Decline CAC News Phnom Penh, October 2, 2025 — The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) was among the key stakeholders invited to the Forum on Investment and Trade with the United States, held at the National School of Customs and Excise. The event was presided over by