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BRI projects not to lead Cambodia into debt trap

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) pioneered by China will not lead the country into a debt trap, Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, said, dismissing the narrative about the adverse effects the BRI ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501399348/bri-projects-not-to-lead-cambodia-into-debt-trap/

BRI projects not to lead Cambodia into debt trap

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) pioneered by China will not lead the country into a debt trap, Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, said, dismissing the narrative about the adverse effects the BRI ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501399348/bri-projects-not-to-lead-cambodia-into-debt-trap/

BRI-backed economic zone in Cambodia benefits local people’s lives, economy

Located in southwest Cambodia, the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ), a joint venture between Chinese and Cambodian companies, has not only positively impacted on local people’s lives, but also significantly contributed to the kingdom’s economic growth. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501396724/bri-backed-economic-zone-in-cambodia-benefits-local-peoples-lives-economy/

Chinese-invested airport expected to help revitalize Cambodia’s tourism industry

Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) in northwest Cambodia’s Siem Reap province was officially inaugurated on Thursday, raising hope for the recovery of the kingdom’s tourism industry. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501393787/chinese-invested-airport-expected-to-help-revitalize-cambodias-tourism-industry/

China’s BRI contributes to Cambodia’s economic development: DPM Sun Chanthol

China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has contributed enormously to Cambodia’s economic growth, creating more new opportunities for development in Cambodia, said Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501381557/chinas-bri-contributes-to-cambodias-economic-development-dpm-sun-chanthol/

Yi lauds positive BRI impact

China’s foreign minister Wang Yi has reiterated that a number of ASEAN members of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have benefited from development projects under the policy, and that the Chinese government will continue to support them, no matter the circumstances. ...

Vong Daravady
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/yi-lauds-positive-bri-impact

Joint building of Belt and Road highlighted

President Xi Jinping called on Thursday for China and Cambodia to maintain high-level strategic communication and cooperate on the Belt and Road joint building to promote common development. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501379752/joint-building-of-belt-and-road-highlighted/

Cambodia’s Special Economic Zone: Decade of remarkable transformation under BRI

On the occasion of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, an achievement unveiling ceremony took place in Beijing on Tuesday to mark the development of Cambodia’s Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone during the past 10 years under the Belt and Road Initiative. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501379750/cambodias-special-economic-zone-decade-of-remarkable-transformation-under-bri/

Cambodia, China define 2024 as the year of people-to-people exchange

The Cambodian and Chinese top leaders have agreed to define 2024 as the year of people-to-people exchange to promote tourism and connectivity between the two countries. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501378193/cambodia-china-define-2024-as-the-year-of-people-to-people-exchange/

Cambodian PM meets more Chinese companies in Beijing

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet yesterday held separate talks with leaders of four more Chinese companies, during his stay in Beijing, China for the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation on Oct. 17-18. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501378212/cambodian-pm-meets-more-chinese-companies-in-beijing/

Newly commissioned airport in Cambodia’s tourist hub expected to boost tourism, economy

Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) here in northwest Cambodia’s tourist hub commenced operations on Monday, raising hope for tourism revitalization. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501377089/newly-commissioned-airport-in-cambodias-tourist-hub-expected-to-boost-tourism-economy/

PM to meet Xi at Belt and Road Forum

With an eye on Cambodia’s ascent into the upper-middle-income country category by 2030, Prime Minister Hun Manet is slated to rendezvous with Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China during his second trip to the country after taking over as Prime Minister. ...

Nheng Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501376850/pm-to-meet-xi-at-belt-and-road-forum/

China pledges more cooperation with Cambodia

A Chinese official has pledged to further strengthen cooperation between Cambodia and China with a strong commitment to building China-Cambodia Community with a Shared Future in the New Era. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501374627/china-pledges-more-cooperation-with-cambodia/

China’s BRI contributes tremendously to Cambodia’s economic, social development

China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has contributed tremendously and timely to Cambodia’s economic and social development, with achievements enjoyed by the government and people of the Southeast Asian country, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Aun Pornmoniroth has said. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501372819/chinas-bri-contributes-tremendously-to-cambodias-economic-social-development/

BRI enhances the economic potential of Cambodia

Ten years on, China’s Belt and Road Initiative has injected vigorous impetus into building a community with a shared future for mankind, significantly contributing to global and regional development and stability, a Cambodian expert said. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371709/bri-enhances-the-economic-potential-of-cambodia/

Belt and Road Economic Information Partnership records growth with 56 members

A significant meeting was conducted in the bustling eastern Chinese city of Shanghai last Wednesday to deliberate on economic information sharing, focusing on enriching the ongoing efforts of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501369310/belt-and-road-economic-information-partnership-records-growth-with-56-members/

China ready to bolster Belt and Road cooperation, Cambodia benefits immensely

Premier Li Qiang stressed China’s readiness to bolster Belt and Road cooperation and uphold the centrality of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in regional affairs during separate meetings with leaders of Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia over the weekend. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501362710/china-ready-to-bolster-belt-and-road-cooperation-cambodia-benefits-immensely/

Chinese doctors step up solidarity programme in Cambodia and Laos

Chinese doctors have performed more than 10,000 free surgeries on cataract patients in Cambodia and Laos, as reported by Xinhua News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501362065/chinese-doctors-step-up-solidarity-programme-in-cambodia-and-laos/

Chinese Foreign Minister to visit Cambodia this week

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Singapore, Malaysia and Cambodia from August 10 to 13, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Wednesday. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501340165/chinese-foreign-minister-to-visit-cambodia-this-week/

BRI brings a profound impact on Cambodia

The Belt and Road Initiative, the most ambitious and expansive infrastructure connectivity and development project ever conceived, was proposed a decade ago. The initiative connects about 150 countries in Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America through a network of infrastructure investments, trade agreements and cultural ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501339410/bri-brings-a-profound-impact-on-cambodia/

Deeper look into foreign policy shifts of Cambodia

The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has recently defined a flexible foreign policy plan, projected to span the next five years. This strategic approach is a reflection of their adaptation to the dynamic geopolitical landscape, shaped by competitive influences of the world’s major powers. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/deeper-look-foreign-policy-shifts-cambodia

Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, a platform for cross-border investment along the BRI

After graduating from college, Yue Xiduo, a man born in the 1990s, joined a tire company in the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, Preah Sihanouk Province, Cambodia. The man said he chose to work here because the special economic zone is an important project for a ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501331324/sihanoukville-special-economic-zone-a-platform-for-cross-border-investment-along-the-bri/

Asia-Pacific growth poised to quicken with Chinese economy at faster pace

Developing economies in Asia and the Pacific this year are projected to see better performances than in 2022 as the continued easing of pandemic restrictions boosts consumption, tourism and investment, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said, highlighting “China’s reopening is the main factor brightening ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501322842/asia-pacific-growth-poised-to-quicken-with-chinese-economy-at-faster-pace/

China to advance BRI cooperation with Cambodia

The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is committed to promoting the connectivity and common development of all countries, and China will continue to advance Belt and Road cooperation with Cambodia, delivering more benefits to the two peoples, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501296669/china-to-advance-bri-cooperation-with-cambodia/

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