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Cambodian High Schools sign MoU with Chinese University
Seven Cambodian secondary education institutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the International Education College of Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), a renowned Chinese university, aiming to enhance collaboration and contribute to the development of Cambodia’s education sector. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606287/cambodian-high-schools-sign-mou-with-chinese-university/
Cambodia to help Philippines launch verify.gov.ph
The Cambodian government, through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, will assist the Philippines in launching the document verification website verify.gov.ph by 2025, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation and enhance the efficiency and transparency of public service delivery. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606317/cambodia-to-help-philippines-launch-verify-gov-ph/
Cambodia aims to strengthen DTA regime
The Royal Government is working to enhance the country’s investment climate by negotiating Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) with six countries in the region and Europe. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501605595/cambodia-aims-to-strengthen-dta-regime/
Cambodia-China will continue to expand cross-border payment system connectivity
The Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, Dr. Chea Serey, has asked the Chinese side to continue to expand cross-border payment connections between the two countries to further support the promotion of trade, investment, and tourism. ...
Cambodia eyes boost in tourism, investment from Hong Kong, Macau
Cambodia is optimistic about increasing the number of Chinese tourists and investors, particularly from Hong Kong and Macau, following fruitful discussions during the “GX Foundation Khmer Cuisine Charity Dinner”. ...
Historic summit brings together Malaysian business councils in the region
Held on Friday in Phnom Penh, the ASEAN-Malaysian Business Chambers Summit 2024, a pivotal event that brought together representatives from Malaysian business communities across Southeast Asia, showcased the dynamic business environment within ASEAN and highlighted new investment opportunities in the region. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501604886/historic-summit-unites-regions-malaysian-business-chambers/
Laos and Cambodia sign agreement to prevent double taxation, boost trade
Laos and Cambodia recently signed three agreements in Phnom Penh to promote bilateral ties and cooperation. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501605122/laos-and-cambodia-sign-agreement-to-prevent-double-taxation-boost-trade/
Over 40 investment projects with $940 Million in capital approved by the CDC in November
In November, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) endorsed 40 new investment projects and 3 production expansion projects with a total investment capital of $940 million, generating some 39,000 job opportunities for the locals. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501604458/over-40-investment-projects-with-940-million-in-capital-approved-by-the-cdc-in-november/
China agrees on 6-point economic cooperation with Cambodia
China in principle agreed to assist Cambodia in six major economic areas including developing green energy and infrastructure, modernising the technology, agriculture and health sectors, and accelerating the corridor projects. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501603867/china-agrees-on-6-point-economic-cooperation-with-cambodia/
Commerce ministry, ARDB partner to boost agriculture, promote exports
The Cambodian government is striving to enhance productivity in the agricultural sector to meet domestic demand and boost exports to international markets. Towards this effort, two state institutions have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen agricultural cooperation and promote exports. ...
Mekong leaders warn climate change ‘driving hotspots, haze’
Environmental leaders from across the Mekong sub-region have reiterated their joint commitment to achieving ambitious hotspot and haze reduction targets, while acknowledging that the region faces many challenges. The 13th Meeting of the Sub-Regional Ministerial Steering Committee on Transboundary Haze Pollution in the Mekong Sub-Region, was ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/mekong-leaders-warn-climate-change-driving-hotspots-haze-
Hun Sen, Xi meet: calls for increased security co-op, party relations
Hun Sen, president of the Cambodian Senate and leader of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), met personally with Chinese President Xi Jinping on December 3, as part of his three-day official visit to China. He encouraged increased security cooperation in areas like fraud and online gambling, ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/politics/hun-sen-xi-meet-calls-for-increased-security-co-op-party-relations
FDI inflows hit $8.1B in one year
In one year between September 2023 and September 2024, Cambodia’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows surged to $8.1 billion, according to a report by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501602507/fdi-inflows-hit-8-1b-in-one-year/
Cambodia, Malaysia trade rises 35%
Trade between Cambodia and Malaysia reached $715 million in the January to October period this year, a jump of 35.3 percent compared to the same period last year, according to the data of the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) released recently. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501594560/cambodia-malaysia-trade-rises-35/
Cambodia optimistic and supportive of Timor-Leste as ASEAN member
Cambodia continues to support Timor-Leste in becoming a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and highly values the country’s potential. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501594791/cambodia-optimistic-and-supportive-of-timor-leste-as-asean-member/
Stronger Japanese direct investment sought with business matching event
Cambodia is optimistic about attracting additional direct investment from Japan, following a meeting between major Cambodian business leaders and Japanese financiers to explore the business climate and partnership opportunities across various sectors. ...
Cambodia, UK discuss ways to enhance private investment
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Department of Business & Trade (DBT) of the United Kingdom held a roundtable meeting to discuss mechanisms to improve the investment climate for British private companies. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501593978/cambodia-uk-discuss-ways-to-enhance-private-investment/
US economic policy changes likely to impact Cambodia’s trade
A recent analysis by CBRE Cambodia highlights the potential risks and opportunities for Cambodia’s upcoming trade and investment trends as US President-elect Donald Trump and his administration gear up to take office for the second term as US President. ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501593975/us-economic-policy-changes-likely-to-impact-cambodias-trade/
Cambodia has 1,273 Chinese-invested factories worth $9B
As of October 2024, Cambodia has a total of 1,273 factories invested by Chinese investors, totaling $9.08 billion, which represents 45.49 percent of the country’s overall investment capital. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501586372/cambodia-has-1273-chinese-invested-factories-worth-9b/
US remains Cambodia’s number one export market in 10 months
In the first ten months, the United States remained Cambodia’s number one export market, while Vietnam at number two, according to a data released by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501593580/us-remains-cambodias-number-one-export-market-in-10-months/
SCC participates in ASEAN judiciary meeting
The Supreme Court of Cambodia (SCC) participated in discussions and exchanges of views on the progress of ASEAN-plus cooperation and the future of the Council of ASEAN Chief Justices, aiming to strengthen closer ties between the courts of ASEAN countries and promote judicial cooperation. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501593537/scc-participates-in-asean-judiciary-meeting/
Government to okay JTC for Cambodia talks
The government is expected to approve the establishment of the Joint Technical Committee (JTC) during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday to negotiate with Cambodia over the development of disputed maritime areas in the Gulf of Thailand. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501593065/government-to-okay-jtc-for-cambodia-talks/
PM says Kingdom provides safe investment environment
Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday assured foreign investors that their investments are safe in Cambodia, as it provides a stable environment for businesses. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501590518/pm-says-kingdom-provides-safe-investment-environment/
PM Hun Manet holds fruitful meetings in Kunming, China
Prime Minister Hun Manet held fruitful meetings in Kunming, Yunnan province, China, where he met with the Governor of Yunnan, leaders from Vietnam and Myanmar, business representatives, and Cambodian students studying in Yunnan. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501589410/pm-hun-manet-holds-fruitful-meetings-in-kunming-china/