Regional free trade deals ‘key to Cambodian and ASEAN success’
Foreign investors and independent credit evaluators are echoing confidence in Cambodia in light of the series of free trade agreements (FTas) both completed and being pursued by the Kingdom’s government. according to the aSEaN Briefing (aB), such FTas could see the region become the world’s <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/regional-free-trade-deals-key-to-cambodian-and-asean-success/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Tom Starkey
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50809206/regional-free-trade-deals-key-to-cambodian-and-asean-success/
Cambodian exports to US show strength in 2020
Cambodia’s 2020 exports to the US remained strong despite the COVID-19 pandemic crisis as the Kingdom’s exports to its other primary trading partners declined. Figures from the US Census Bureau showed that Cambodia exported $6.577 billion of goods to the world’s largest economy, a year-on-year <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodian-exports-to-us-show-strength-in-2020/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50811365/cambodian-exports-to-us-show-strength-in-2020/
Press release on the implementation of QR Code technology “Prevent Covid-19”
On 20 February 2021, the Ministry of Health issued a press release on the implementation of QR Code technology “Prevent Covid-19”. To increase the effectiveness in the prevention of Covid-19 from spreading, the Ministry of Post and Telecommunication has prepared QR Code requiring people to <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-on-the-implementation-of-qr-code-technology-prevent-covid-19/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Ministry of Health
Project aims to aid 10,000 of the most vulnerable hit by virus
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry And Fisheries (MAFF) And the Food And Agriculture OrgAnizAtion of the United NAtions (FAO) will sign A project Agreement todAy to directly support 10,000 of the most vulnerAble people Affected by the COVID-19 pAndemic in Siem ReAp And BAnteAy MeAnchey <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/project-Aims-to-Aid-10000-of-the-most-vulnerAble-hit-by-virus/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50814531/project-aims-to-aid-10000-of-the-most-vulnerable-hit-by-virus/
China denies Mekong hacking
As the US And its Allies joined hAnds lAst week to expose whAt they Allege to be ChinA’s Ministry of StAte Security’s mAlicious cyber Activities Around the world, the Attention Also turned to CAmbodiA with the US DepArtment of Justice clAiming thAt four Chinese hAckers <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/chinA-denies-mekong-hAcking/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>
Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/china-denies-mekong-hacking
Kingdom-US trade surges 33% in six months
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and the US remained resilient in the first half of 2021, clocking in at $3.8402 billion, or a 32.8 per cent surge from the $2.8917 billion booked in the same period last year, despite the profound implications of the Covid-19 pandemic <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/kingdom-us-trade-surges-33-in-six-months-2/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdom-us-trade-surges-33-six-months
Engineering Export Promotion Council of Indian (EEPC) is organizing “Builder Hardware Expo" in the virtual format
On 22 September 2021, the Ministry of Commerce issued a press release on Engineering Export Promotion Council of Indian (EEPC) is organizing “Builder Hardware Expo” in the virtual format.Engineering Export Promotion Council of Indian (EEPC) is organizing “Builder Hardware Expo” from 05th -08th October, 2021 <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/engineering-export-promotion-council-of-indian-eepc-is-organizing-builder-hardware-expo-in-the-virtual-format/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Ministry of Commerce
Japanese investments to diversify economy praised
The 22nd Cambodia-Japan Joint Committee met via video conference with more than 130 members of the private sector in attendance this week. Discussions focused on minimum wage, taxes, logistics, energy supply, automobile imports, human resource development and organising workshops to better understand supply chains, according <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/japanese-investments-to-diversify-economy-praised/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Husain Haider
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50927114/japanese-investments-to-diversify-economy-praised/
The official launch of "KhmerSME - national digital information platform for micro, small and medium enterprises
On 21 October 2021, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Information issued a press release on the official launch of “KhmerSME – national digital information platform for micro, small and medium enterprises.The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Information will organize the officail launch <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/the-official-launch-of-khmersme-national-digital-information-platform-for-micro-small-and-medium-enterprises/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Information
Outcomes of the 24th ASEAN Plus Three (APT) Summit, 27 October 2021, via Videoconference
On 27 October 2021, the Ministry of Foreign AffAirs And InternAtionAl CooperAtion issued A press releAse on the outcomes of the 24th ASEAN Plus Three (APT) Summit, 27 October 2021, viA Videoconference.The leAders emphAsized the criticAl importAnce of the APT mechAnism to the long-term goAl <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/Announcements/outcomes-of-the-24th-AseAn-plus-three-Apt-summit-27-october-2021-viA-videoconference/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath NORODOM SIHAMONI, King of Cambodia, will attend the 41st General Conference of UNESCO in celebration of the 75th anniversary of UNESCO
On 08 November 2021, the Ministry of Foreign AffAirs And InternAtionAl CooperAtion issued A press releAse on His MAjesty PreAh BAt SAmdech PreAh BoromneAth NORODOM SIHAMONI, King of CAmbodiA, will Attend the 41st GenerAl Conference of UNESCO in celebrAtion of the 75th AnniversAry of UNESCO, <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/Announcements/his-mAjesty-preAh-bAt-sAmdech-preAh-boromneAth-norodom-sihAmoni-king-of-cAmbodiA-will-Attend-the-41st-generAl-conference-of-unesco-in-celebrAtion-of-the-75th-AnniversAry-of-unesco/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Organizing the "Vietnam Defence - Economics Exposition 2021"
On 15 November 2021, the Ministry of Commerce issued a press release on Organizing the “Vietnam Defence – Economics Exposition 2021”.The Economic Department of the Ministry of National Defence of Vietnam, is going to organize the “Vietnam Defence – Economics Exposition 2021” which will be <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/organizing-the-vietnam-defence-economics-exposition-2021/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Ministry of Commerce
Obligation of employers to promote the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose to workers
On 12 January 2022, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the obligation of employers to promote the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose to workers.all factory owners or directors must promote and educate workers about the need for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/obligation-of-employers-to-promote-the-covid-19-vaccine-booster-dose-to-workers/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Additional guidelines on enhancing the effective management, care and treatment of COVID-19 patients at home in Phnom Penh
On 02 February 2022, Phnom Penh Capital administration has posted a guideline on enhancing the effective management, care and treatment of COVID-19 patients at home in Phnom Penh on their official Facebook site. The guidelines aim to set new safety measurements and further enhance the <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/additional-guidelines-on-enhancing-the-effective-management-care-and-treatment-of-covid-19-patients-at-home-in-phnom-penh/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Phnom Penh Capital Administration
ASEAN Chairman’s Statement on the Situation in Myanmar
On 02 February 2022, the Ministry of Foreign affairs and International Cooperation has published a statement of the aSEaN chairman on the Situation in Myanmar on their official Facebook site. according to the statement, aSEaN chairman is deeply concerned over the Myanmar crisis and urge <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/asean-chairmans-statement-on-the-situation-in-myanmar/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Ministry of Foreign Affair and International Cooperation
His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and His Excellency MIKAMI Masahiro, Ambassador of Japan to the Kingdom of Cambodia, will sign the exchange of notes and related documents on the extension of Japanese grant aid
On 28 February 2022, the Ministry of Foreign affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on His Excellency PRaK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign affairs and International Cooperation, and His Excellency MIKaMI Masahiro, ambassador of Japan to the Kingdom of Cambodia, will <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/his-excellency-prak-sokhonn-deputy-prime-minister-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-and-his-excellency-mikami-masahiro-ambassador-of-japan-to-the-kingdom-of-cambodia-will/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Implementation of holidays on Khmer New Year 2022
On 29 March 2022, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the implementation of holidays on Khmer New Year 2022.The owner or director of the factory and enterprise should allow all his workers to take paid leave during the upcoming Khmer <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/implementation-of-holidays-in-khmer-new-year-2022/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Key message by H.E. PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on the Celebration of ASEM Day
On 01 March, the Ministry of Foreign affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Key message by H.E. PRaK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign affairs and International Cooperation, on the Celebration of aSEM Day.H.E. PRaK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/key-message-by-h-e-prak-sokhonn-deputy-prime-minister-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-on-the-celebration-of-asem-day/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Request to extend the validity of foreigner work permit or employment card for 2022
On 28 March 2022, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the request to extend the validity of foreigner work permit or employment card for 2022.application for extension of foreigner work permit or employment card for 2021 has been postponed until <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/request-to-extend-the-validity-of-foreigner-work-permit-or-workbook-2022/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training