Government
International relations
Cambodia, IFAD to continue good partnership
Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, spoke highly of the good partnership between Cambodia and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) for 30 years. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501232084/cambodia-ifad-to-continue-good-partnership/
Cambodia plans to establish Cambodian private business centre in China
The Ministry of Commerce has been preparing for the establishment of five Cambodian private business centres in main cities of China in order to promote the sale of Cambodian products in the Chinese market. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501232091/cambodia-plans-to-establish-cambodian-private-business-centre-in-china/
India, Cambodia mark 70 years with 70 trees
Indian and Cambodian officials on January 30 planted 70 trees at Jayavarman-Norodom Phnom Kulen National Park in Siem Reap, in a ceremony held to commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations and to inspire people to care for the forest. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/india-cambodia-mark-70-years-70-trees
Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam to grow stronger this year, says Thai bank
The Economic Intelligence Centre of the Siam Commercial Bank forecasts the CLMV countries, namely Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam, will gain a stronger growth momentum in 2023, but remain below its growth potential prior to the COVID-19 outbreaks. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501231435/cambodia-laos-myanmar-and-vietnam-to-grow-stronger-this-year-says-thai-bank/
Ho Chi Minh City, Cambodia’s localities boost cooperation
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai on January 31 received Cambodian Consul General in the city Sok Dareth who came to bid farewell at the end of his tenure. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501231400/ho-chi-minh-city-cambodias-localities-boost-cooperation/
DPM Prak Sokhonn to attend first major gathering of ASEAN Foreign Ministers in 2023 in Jakarta Friday
Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, will lead a delegation to attend the 32nd ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) and ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ (AMM) Retreat, which will be held on Feb. 3 in Jakarta, at the invitation of Mrs Retno ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501231407/dpm-prak-sokhonn-to-attend-first-major-gathering-of-asean-foreign-ministers-in-2023-in-jakarta-friday/
Private trade centres eyed for five cities across China
The Ministry of Commerce plans to set up five Cambodian private business centres in China to step up the Kingdom’s exports to the East Asian giant and maximise use of the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries, the ministry’s two-day annual meeting ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/private-trade-centres-eyed-five-cities-across-china
Cambodia exports surge 16% to $22.4B
The government’s strategic measures and reforms helped Cambodia register remarkable export growth, the Ministry of Commerce said yesterday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501229569/cambodia-exports-surge-16-to-22-4b/
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation eying investment opportunities in Cambodia
A delegation of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), led by its Managing Executive Officer and Co-Head of the Asia Pacific Division Rajeev Kannan, is seeking for investment opportunities in Cambodia, especially in areas of logistics and tourism port. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501230667/sumitomo-mitsui-banking-corporation-eying-investment-opportunities-in-cambodia/
Cambodia, IRRI discuss strengthening of agriculture cooperation
Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have exchanged views on promotion of bilateral cooperation, especially in the fields of rice and agrifood systems. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501230674/cambodia-irri-discuss-strengthening-of-agriculture-cooperation/
Retail, luxury sectors set for lift from Cambodia-Korea JV
The local WorldBridge Group of Companies and South Korean-owned Luxury Business Group (LBG) entered into a joint venture (JV) to develop professional training in the Cambodian retail industry, with a focus on the luxury segment. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/retail-luxury-sectors-set-lift-cambodia-korea-jv
South Korean agency pushes investment in auto-parts, tech
At a recent meeting in Seoul with a Cambodian delegation led by Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak, Yu expressed his firm belief that the Cambodia-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) will boost trade between the two countries. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/south-korean-agency-pushes-investment-auto-parts-tech
Pandemic control shift seen as economic boon for Cambodia and world
The easing of COVID-19 restrictions in China will contribute to the restoration of global supply chains, a Ghanaian expert says. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501229936/pandemic-control-shift-seen-as-economic-boon-for-cambodia-and-world/
South Korea investment sought as five MoUs signed
Two high-ranking Cambodian officials have issued fresh rallying calls for South Korean entities to invest in the Kingdom and take advantage of its bilateral and multilateral trade pacts, especially the Cambodia-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) that took effect on December 1. ...
May Kunmakara and Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/south-korea-investment-sought-five-mous-signed
Call for UK to invest in Cambodia’s agriculture sector
Cambodia has called on the UK to consider investing in the processing of agricultural products after noting it is an important market for Cambodia’s agricultural products and manufacturing. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/call-for-uk-to-invest-in-cambodias-agriculture-sector
Chanthol, UK envoy discuss infrastructure projects
UK ambassador to Cambodia Dominic Williams invited the leadership of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport to participate in a January 26 consultation of several developmental projects, including a Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project for Phnom Penh. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chanthol-uk-envoy-discuss-infrastructure-projects
Cambodia firmly rejects inclusion on list of Ukraine military backers
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on January 24 “categorically dismissed” the classification of Cambodia under the category of “military supporter of Ukraine” as published in an infographic originating from the Telegram channel “Demografiya Upala”. ...
Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/cambodia-firmly-rejects-inclusion-list-ukraine-military-backers
Cambodia passes UNCTAD chairmanship to India
Cambodia has passed the rotating role as chair of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) to India to lead the body’s 85th working group meeting. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501227967/cambodia-passes-unctad-chairmanship-to-india/
Cambodia’s public debt almost touched $10 billion last year
Cambodia’s total public debt stock is expected to increase approximately 1.42 percent to reach $9.97 billion by the end of 2022 compared to over $7 billion five years ago, while the national budget law allowed the government to borrow about $1.26 billion or $1.7 billion ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501226200/cambodias-public-debt-almost-touched-10-billion-last-year/
Cambodia to allow 100 percent private investment in Phnom Penh – Ho Chi Minh high-speed railway
Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Wednesday Hun Sen, that Cambodia will allow the private sector to invest 100% in the new high-speed railway linking Phnom Penh capital of Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501226654/cambodia-to-allow-100-percent-private-investment-in-phnom-penh-ho-chi-ming-high-speed-railway/
Senior Cambodian officials says China key contributor to Cambodia’s development
China is a key contributor to Cambodia’s socioeconomic development and poverty reduction, Cambodian Economy and Finance Ministry’s Standing Secretary of State Vongsey Vissoth said here on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501226598/senior-cambodian-officials-says-china-key-contributor-to-cambodias-development/
Cambodia, Switzerland vow to step up trade ties
Cambodia and Switzerland have pledged to further strengthen trade relations and look into establishing a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), as import-export flows between the two countries passed the $1.4 billion mark in 2022, according to a Ministry of Commerce statement. ...
Hin Pisei and Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-switzerland-vow-step-trade-ties
Cambodia looks at FTA possibility with Switzerland
Cambodia, which successfully entered into several free trade agreements (FTA) last year, is looking at the prospect of having a similar partnership with Switzerland. ...
Adur Pradeep
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501225199/cambodia-looks-at-fta-possibility-with-switzerland/
Agri minister’s proposal aims to draw fisherman into aquaculture sector
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dith Tina on January 19 met with French Development Agency (AFD) country director for Cambodia Sandrine Boucher to pitch a potential new project that could turn ordinary fishermen into bona-fide aquaculture traders. ...