Economy and commerce

CDC, Chinese embassy agree to beef up infra investment

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Cambodia (ECC) Wednesday discussed ways to take the existing diplomatic ties between the two countries to the next level by promoting investment activities and supporting the development ...

N​h​e​an​ C​ham​ron​g​
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501529679/cdc-chinese-embassy-agree-to-beef-up-infra-investment/

Cambodia issued 1.4M insurance policies, says Chanphirou

Cambodia has issued more than 1.4 million insurance policies and the insurers have more than $1 billion in assets and $453 million in shareholder funds, said Bou Chanphirou, Director General, Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC) on ‘Insurance Day’ celebrations in Sihanoukville on Saturday. ...

Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501530943/cambodia-issued-1-4m-insurance-policies-says-chanphirou/

Vietnam increasing Cambodia’s electricity supply by 400MW

Vietnam will increase its electricity supply to Cambodia to 400 megawatts or more to boost the Kingdom’s economy and to help prevent blackouts or power shortages from occurring. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501530165/vietnam-increasing-cambodias-electricity-supply-by-400mw/

Cambodia’s bicycle exports decline 38%

Cambodia’s bicycle exports plummeted 38 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2024 with the export value going down to $205 million, according to a report released by the Ministry of Commerce. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501525297/cambodias-bicycle-exports-decline-38/

Cambodia plans for transition out of LDC status

Cambodia highlighted its Development Cooperation and Partnership Strategy (DCPS 2024-2028) during a 2024 high level political forum on sustainable development under the theme “reinforcing the 2030 agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crisis”. ...

Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501526910/cambodia-plans-for-transition-out-of-ldc-status/

Cambodia’s trade with RCEP countries rose 14% H1 2024

Cambodia’s trade with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries reached $16.9 billion in the first half of this year, up 14% from $14.8 billion over the same period last year, said a Ministry of Commerce’s report on Saturday. ...

Xinhua
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501526316/cambodias-trade-with-rcep-countries-rose-14-h1-2024/

Challenges, progress in exporting Cambodia's fishery products to the EU

Cambodia’s fisheries sector, a source of income and employment for approximately 33,000 individuals – predominantly women – faces substantial challenges in exporting its products to the EU. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/challenges-progress-in-exporting-cambodia-s-fishery-products-to-the-eu

More Cambodian borrowers of MFIs are buying land than selling

The financial standing of Cambodian borrowers has seen improvement over the years in many cases, as per data with the Cambodian Microfinance Association (CMA). ...

Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501523109/more-cambodian-borrowers-of-mfis-are-buying-land-than-selling/

Cambodia, Thailand strengthen bilateral ties in key sectors

In a significant step towards enhancing bilateral relations, Cambodia and Thailand have committed to deepening their cooperation across various fields, emphasising practical results and a strategic partnership that prioritises the interests of their people. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501522645/cambodia-thailand-strengthen-bilateral-ties-in-key-sectors/

Cambodia-China trade sees robust growth in the first half of 2024

Cambodia and China have witnessed a substantial increase in bilateral trade during the first half of 2024, according to an official report released on Wednesday by the General Department of Customs and Excise.​ ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501522267/cambodia-china-trade-sees-robust-growth-in-the-first-half-of-2024/

Even stronger ties: Cambodia and Vietnam pledge to enhance cooperation for mutual benefit

Vietnam’s President and the Cambodian Government have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation, driven by a shared cultural heritage and principles of good neighbourliness. Both sides aim to expand and deepen their partnership for the betterment of their peoples and nations. ...

Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501522664/even-stronger-ties-cambodia-and-vietnam-pledge-to-enhance-cooperation-for-mutual-benefit/

GFT exports rise 17 percent in first half of 2024

Cambodia’s exports of garments, footwear and travel goods (GFT) increased by 16.89 percent in the first half of this year, compared to the same period last year, earning the country $6.15 billion, according to the trade data released by the General Department of Customs and ...

Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501521386/gft-exports-rise-17-percent-in-first-half-of-2024/

Cambodia exports 50 percent more raw cashew nuts in first semester

Cambodia exported more than 545,000 tonnes of raw cashew nut in the first semester of 2024, an increase of 50 percent compared to the same period in 2023, said a report of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) on Wednesday. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501521384/cambodia-exports-50-percent-more-raw-cashew-nuts-in-first-semester/

Vietnamese President to make second overseas trip to Cambodia

The Vietnamese President will make an official visit to Cambodia this week – his second overseas trip since being elected in June – with analysts predicting cyber crimes, the Funan Techo Canal and the border will be on the table. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/vietnamese-president-to-make-second-overseas-trip-to-cambodia

IMF trains Cambodian customs officers in investigation techniques

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has provided investigation training for officers of the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501520510/imf-trains-cambodian-customs-officers-in-investigation-techniques/

Japan to provide $50M for Phnom Penh power project

The Japanese government has agreed to provide eight billion yen (about $50 million) in financing the Phnom Penh City Electricity Transmission and Distribution System Expansion Project. ...

Man​oj ​Mat​hew​
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501520191/japan-to-provide-50m-for-phnom-penh-power-project/

Rice exports surge in first half of 2024

Cambodia exported 338,654 tonnes of milled rice in the first six months of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 2.7 percent, the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) said on Tuesday. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501520193/rice-exports-surge-in-first-half-of-2024/

MEF bullish on medium-term growth amid diversification

The Cambodian economy is demonstrating signs of a recovery in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024 and the following periods, according to new statistics released by the Ministry of Economy and Finance’s (MEF) General Department of Policy which have predicted the country’s ...

​Jam​e​s ​White​head​
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501520198/mef-bullish-on-medium-term-growth-amid-diversification/

Rice exports surge in first half of 2024

Cambodia exported 338,654 tonnes of milled rice in the first six months of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 2.7 percent, the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) said on Tuesday. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501520193/rice-exports-surge-in-first-half-of-2024/

MEF bullish on medium-term growth amid diversification

The Cambodian economy is demonstrating signs of a recovery in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024 and the following periods, according to new statistics released by the Ministry of Economy and Finance’s (MEF) General Department of Policy which have predicted the country’s ...

​Jam​e​s ​White​head​
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501520198/mef-bullish-on-medium-term-growth-amid-diversification/

Ministry of Labour and JBAC sign a Memorandum of Understanding on internships

Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Fukuhara Koji, President of the Japanese Business Association of Cambodia (JBAC), on July 9 to promote internship cooperation in order to support technical and vocational skills training. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501520068/ministry-of-labour-and-jbac-sign-a-memorandum-of-understanding-on-internships/

Japan offers $103M aid and loan to Cambodia, both vow to strengthen relations cooperation

Cambodian and Japanese bilateral relationship and cooperation have further strengthened, following a visit by Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister Yoko Kamikawa on July 6. ...

Sovann Sreypich and Tang Porgech
https://cambojanews.com/japan-offers-103m-aid-and-loan-to-cambodia-both-vow-to-strengthen-relations-cooperation/

Cambodia and France exchange two MoUs on trade and education

Dr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, presided over the opening ceremony of the three-day France-Cambodia Business Forum, held at the Sofitel Phokeethra Phnom Penh this morning. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501519296/cambodia-and-france-exchange-two-mous-on-trade-and-education/

Kingdom emerges biggest supplier of raw cashew nuts to Vietnam

Cambodia has knocked off Ivory Coast to become Vietnam’s biggest supplier of raw cashew nuts. Earlier it was the African nation that held the position. The General Department of Customs of Vietnam made the announcement on Saturday.   ...

​Jig​me​ ​Pal​d​e​n​P​a​z​o
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501519482/kingdom-emerges-biggest-supplier-of-raw-cashew-nuts-to-vietnam/

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