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Cambodia and China reaffirm their commitment to continue working closely in advancing the MLC cooperation

On 15 March 2024, Meas Kim Heng, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) SOM Leader of Cambodia, received a courtesy call by Chen Cong, Minister-Counsellor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501456861/cambodia-and-china-reaffirm-their-commitment-to-continue-working-closely-in-advancing-the-mlc-cooperation/

$35M rural road fund to boost health and education access

The World Bank has approved a $35 million credit to help rural roads in three Cambodian provinces become more climate resilient to ensure residents have access to critical services and markets amid shifting weather patterns. ...

Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/35m-rural-road-fund-to-boost-health-and-education-access

EU and Cambodia unveil $96.7M investment in four initiatives

The European Union (EU) and Cambodia have teamed up to launch four major programmes that focus on promoting sustainable value chains, energy efficiency and renewable energy, totalling $96.7 million. ...

Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/eu-and-cambodia-unveil-967m-investment-in-four-initiatives

Cambodia seeks more investment from Europe

Even though Cambodia has attracted more European investors, the number of their investment projects in the country is still small, said Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501455006/cambodia-seeks-more-investment-from-europe/

Ministry seeks more US help to manage natural disasters

Thor Chetha, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, is seeking further assistance from the US Embassy in Cambodia to manage natural disasters, as well as greater technical assistance for ministry officials. ...

Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501454169/ministry-seeks-more-us-help-to-manage-natural-disasters/

EU launches 4 new programs worth $85.6 mln in Cambodia

The European Union on Tuesday launched four new programs worth $85.6 million in total in Cambodia, with a focus on promoting sustainable value chains, energy efficiency and renewable energy, said a joint press release. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501455198/eu-launches-4-new-programs-worth-85-6-mln-in-cambodia/

Cambodia attracts $1.39 bln investment in first 2 months of 2024

Cambodia approved fixed-asset investment projects worth $1.39 billion in the first two months of 2024, a significant rise of about 500 percent compared to the same period last year, a Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC)’s report said on Sunday. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501454423/cambodia-attracts-1-39-bln-investment-in-first-2-months-of-2024/

Mexico’s trade balance in Kingdom is likely to reach $400M this year

Mexico has trade deposits in all ASEAN countries and its trade balance with Cambodia, in particular, is likely to touch $400 million by the end of 2024. This was made possible through the huge trade surplus between Mexico and the United States, reaching over $150 ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501453541/mexicos-trade-balance-in-kingdom-is-likely-to-reach-400m-this-year/

Govt invested $4B for northeast economic pole

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) spent about $3.85 billion by the end of last year to boost the development of northeast part of the country aimed at connecting economic flow with the triangle development area between the three neighbouring countries – Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam – through ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501451064/govt-invested-4b-for-northeast-economic-pole/

Vietnam and Cambodia promote transport connectivity

Vietnam and Cambodia will enhance economic connectivity, especially transport connectivity, between the two countries, creating the prerequisite to increase bilateral cooperation in other fields. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501452051/vietnam-and-cambodia-promote-transport-connectivity/

Cambodia and Singapore to strengthen and expand bilateral cooperation

Cambodia and Singapore will further strengthen and expand their bilateral cooperation in the fields of politics, trade, economy, defence, security, energy and Tourism. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501451332/cambodia-and-singapore-to-strengthen-and-expand-bilateral-cooperation/

US Calls for improved business climate in Cambodia

The US-ASEAN Business Council has requested that Cambodia cooperate to facilitate US company investment, business, and trade in the Kingdom, particularly to improve the climate. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/us-calls-for-improved-business-climate-in-cambodia

PM calls on Maybank to link cross-bank payment with NBC

Prime Minister Hun Manet urged Maybank, Malaysia’s most valuable bank brand, to enhance collaboration with the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) to establish joint cross-bank payments for the promotion of the Kingdom’s financial sector. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501447877/pm-calls-on-maybank-to-link-cross-bank-payment-with-nbc/

PM’s Australia visit expected to stimulate trade

Prime Minister Hun Manet will make his first visit to the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit next month, with experts expecting the trip to boost trade between the two nations, as well as Australian investment in Cambodia. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/pms-australia-visit-expected-to-stimulate-trade

Germany to promote education and health cooperation with Cambodia

Germany is intended to boost the cooperation with Cambodia in the areas of education, human resource training, and health. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501448254/germany-to-promote-education-and-health-cooperation-with-cambodia/

US and Cambodia seek to strengthen relations

Senior US officials met with Prime Minister Hun Manet during a visit aimed at boosting the relationship between the two countries, and to raise social issues that need to be resolved. ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/us-and-cambodia-seek-to-strengthen-relations

Liechtenstein's Hasler arrives in Cambodia to strengthen diplomatic ties

Liechtensteinian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Education and Sport Dominique Hasler, arrived in Cambodia today for a three-day official visit to the Kingdom until March 2, as the Kingdom diversifies its diplomatic ties. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/liechtenstein-s-hasler-arrives-in-cambodia-to-strengthen-diplomatic-ties

Cambodia Private Commercial Centre launched in Dubai

Cambodia’s bilateral trade with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised to grow further after the Cambodia Private Commercial Center was officially launched in Dubai. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501447220/cambodia-private-commercial-centre-launched-in-dubai/

Kingdom, New Zealand keen on building up development policies

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the New Zealand Embassy to Cambodia on Monday organised a joint discussion to further promote bilateral development cooperation programmes responding to the needs of the Kingdom and other ASEAN countries. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501447222/kingdom-new-zealand-keen-on-building-up-development-policies/

Central banks of Cambodia, Malaysia sign deal on cooperation in cross-border QR payment scheme

The central banks of Cambodia and Malaysia on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in cross-border QR payment scheme and financial innovation, said a joint press statement. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501447499/central-banks-of-cambodia-malaysia-sign-deal-on-cooperation-in-cross-border-qr-payment-scheme/

US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific meets with Prime Minister Hun Manet

US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink met with Prime Minister Hun Manet in Phnom Penh to discuss how to deepen the US-Cambodia bilateral relationship and address issues of concern. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501446837/us-assistant-secretary-of-state-for-east-asia-and-pacific-meets-with-prime-minister-hun-manet/

US, Cambodia strengthen trade, defence ties, navigate challenges

The US highlighted its commitment to enhancing relations and cooperation with Cambodia, while also supporting the country in strengthening democracy and human rights. ...

Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/us-cambodia-strengthen-trade-defence-ties-navigate-challenges

Bilateral trade with Thailand nearly $342M

Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Thailand reached $341.8 million in the first month of 2024, marking a slight increase of 0.2% over the same period last year, as reported by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/bilateral-trade-with-thailand-nearly-342m

Malaysian PM welcomes Manet, pledges closer ties

Following a one-day visit to Malaysia by Prime Minister Hun Manet, Cambodia and the predominantly Muslim nation have agreed to deepen their bilateral collaboration in various sectors. ...

Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/malaysian-pm-welcomes-manet-pledges-closer-ties

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