ASEAN to promote sustainable mineral investment and development
ASEAN Ministers of Mines have agreed to jointly promote the ASEAN region to become a sustainable mining investment destination and continue cooperation on improvement of mining development with governance, economy, society and environment.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501397702/asean-to-promote-sustainable-mineral-investment-and-development/
Viet Nam, Cambodia aim for $20billion in trade, boost cooperation in defence, transport
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Monday had talks in Hà Nội with Cambodian counterpart Samdech Hun Manet, who was on a two-day visit to Việt Nam, also his first to an ASEAN country.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501405428/viet-nam-cambodia-aim-for-20billion-in-trade-boost-cooperation-in-defence-transport/
Cambodia’s total public debt stands at $10.72 billion as of September
The Cambodian government had a total public debt of $10.72 billion as of September 2023, according to the Cambodia Public Debt Statistical Bulletin released by the Ministry of Economy and Finance on Friday.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501404146/cambodias-total-public-debt-stands-at-10-72-billion-as-of-september/
Measures sought to optimise Vietnam-Cambodia logistic route
The Ho Chi Minh City-based Saigon Newport Corporation held a workshop to seek measures to strengthen connectivity and develop Vietnam – Cambodia logistic service route on October 28 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501383705/measures-sought-to-optimise-vietnam-cambodia-logistic-route/
PM: Cambodia is committed to “One-China policy”
The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Manet, has said that the new Royal Government is committed to maintaining a “One-China policy” to take the already strong relationship between Cambodia and China to the next level.
CPP, 27 smaller parties form ‘long-term vision’ coalition
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and 27 other political parties have reached an eight-point agreement to form a coalition for closer cooperation and mutual support.
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cpp-27-smaller-parties-form-long-term-vision-coalition
EU committed partner of Cambodia and its people, says new envoy
The European Union (EU) remains a committed partner of Cambodia and wants to deepen its engagement equally with the government and people, Igor Driesmans, the new EU Ambassador to Cambodia, said yesterday.
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501381959/eu-committed-partner-of-cambodia-and-its-people-says-new-envoy/
Ministry discuss digital government initiatives
The Ministry of Interior convened a meeting to discuss challenges and gather insights related to the digital government initiative, in anticipation of their scheduled assembly of the Digital Economy and Business Committee (DEBC) on October 27.
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-discuss-digital-government-initiatives
Cambodia unveils new Fintech Policy to drive innovation and inclusion
The Cambodian government recently unveiled the Cambodia Financial Technology Development Policy 2023-2028, a comprehensive strategy aimed at promoting financial innovation, ensuring financial stability, and enhancing financial inclusion in the country.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501387042/cambodia-unveils-new-fintech-policy-to-drive-innovation-and-inclusion/
Cambodian government praised by French company VINCI for creating ideal business conditions
In a meeting between the President of VINCI Airports, Nicolas Notebaert, and Prime Minister Dr. Hun Manet, VINCI expressed its gratitude for the Cambodian government’s efforts in maintaining peace, stability, and security.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501423737/cambodian-government-praised-by-french-company-vinci-for-creating-ideal-business-conditions/
Multimillion dollar investments approved in Sihanoukville
Two projects in Sihanoukville with an investment of nearly $600 million have received incentives from the Council for the Development of Cambodia and are estimated to have a positive impact on the economy of Sihanoukville.
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/multimillion-dollar-investments-approved-in-sihanoukville
Cambodia’s economy projected at 6.6 pct in 2024: PM
Cambodia is expected to see a 6.6-percent rise in its economy in 2024 from 5.6 percent in 2023, the country’s Prime Minister Hun Manet said here on Tuesday.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501466941/cambodias-economy-projected-at-6-6-pct-in-2024-pm/
Transport Minister: Funan Techo Canal Project to Begin Construction in Late 2024
The Tonle Bassac Navigation Road and Logistics System Project, commonly known as the “Funan Techo Canal” project, is scheduled to conduct a groundbreaking ceremony in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501425184/transport-minister-funan-techo-canal-project-to-begin-construction-in-late-2024/
Cambodian PM calls for more action against drunk driving
Cambodian Prime Minster Hun Manet has urged the General Commissariat of National Police to further strengthen their action against drunk driving to prevent road accidents, a leading cause of deaths and injuries in Cambodia.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501428140/cambodian-pm-calls-for-more-action-against-drunk-driving/
Govt disburses land to over 70 Kandal families
Seventy-TWO families in Kandal province left homeless by flooding have received land from the government to build houses after participating in a lottery for land allocation organised by the Provincial Administration on Monday.
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501428068/govt-disburses-land-to-over-70-kandal-families/
King, Queen Mother grant audience to Oknha Association delegation
King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk granted an audience for a group of nearly 200 tycoons led by Ly Yong Phat, president of the Cambodian Oknha Association on Saturday.
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501426627/king-queen-mother-grant-audience-to-oknha-association-delegation/
Tremendous growth in education sector over decade
Over a decade, the number of higher education institutions in Cambodia has grown from 110 to 132, according to the 10-year Achievement Report released by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501442524/tremendous-growth-in-education-sector-over-decade/
Agricultural fair and forum to promote local products, nationalism
In an effort to promote local agriculture and inspire a sense of nationalism among Cambodians, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries is set to host the “Khmer Agricultural Village” fair and the “Discuss the Taste of Khmer Agricultural Products” forum.
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/agricultural-fair-and-forum-to-promote-local-products-nationalism
MISTI, MoINFO Sign MoU to Enhance Information Dissemination
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) and the Ministry of Information (MoINFO) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance industrial and scientific news coverage for the Cambodian public.
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501510885/misti-moinfo-sign-mou-to-enhance-information-dissemination/
CCC asks Singaporean investors to invest in Cambodia
President of Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, Kith Meng, called on Singaporean investors to invest in some other untapped potential areas to further build a strong economic tie between the two ASEAN nations.
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501509735/ccc-asks-singaporean-investors-to-invest-in-cambodia/
