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RCEP to help Cambodia graduate from LDC status as early as 2028

Undersecretary of State and Spokesman of the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce Penn Sovicheat said the RCEP could help Cambodia graduate from its least-developed country status as soon as 2028. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501219474/rcep-to-help-cambodia-graduate-from-ldc-status-as-early-as-2028/

Cambodia’s E-type Visa now available for online application in all countries

The E-Type Visa, aimed at short term travellers to Cambodia, is now available for online application for citizens from all countries across the globe. .. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501218749/cambodias-e-type-visa-now-available-for-online-application-in-all-countries/

Japan funds S Reap water upgrades

The Japanese government has provided more than $200,000 in grant aid for the installation of a water supply system in Siem Reap province as part of its KUSANONE Grassroots Human Security Projects. ...

Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-funds-s-reap-water-upgrades

Third meeting of Cambodia-Türkiye joint economic commission concluded

The Kingdom of Cambodia and the Republic of Türkiye wrapped up the Third Meeting of Joint Economic Commission, reviewing and discussing priorities to boost their bilateral cooperation in the economic sector. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501219189/third-meeting-of-cambodia-turkiye-joint-economic-commission-concluded/

Cambodian, Japanese leaders exchange official letters on 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations

The Prime Ministers of Cambodia and Japan have recently exchanged official letters to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Diplomatic Relations between both nations. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501219168/cambodian-japanese-leaders-exchange-official-letters-on-70th-anniversary-of-diplomatic-relations/

Cambodia, UK to further enhance bilateral relationship

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia Prak Sokhonn yesterday morning received Dominic Williams, Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Kingdom of Cambodia.​ ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501219161/cambodia-uk-to-further-enhance-bilateral-relationship/

Fresh calls for single-stop inspection on VN border

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has asked Vietnamese Customs for its full commitment to the Single Stop Inspection and Common Control Area (SSI & CCA) initiative, in the interest of boosting cross-border trade between the two countries. ...

May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/fresh-calls-single-stop-inspection-vn-border

Tet presents given to revolution contributors, poor people in Cambodia

The Vietnam Embassy in Cambodia, the Khmer-Vietnamese Association, and Sacombank Cambodia on January 11 gave Lunar New Year (Tet) presents to Cambodians of Vietnamese origin with disadvantaged circumstances living in Phnom Penh. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501218479/tet-presents-given-to-revolution-contributors-poor-people-in-cambodia/

Former Korean NA Speaker pledges to help boost relations with Cambodia

Visiting former Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, Park Byeong Seug, has pledged to continue boosting bilateral relations between the two countries and seeking support for Cambodia’s mine clearance sector. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501218500/former-korean-na-speaker-pledges-to-help-boost-relations-with-cambodia/

Australia ambassador says optimistic about ‘free, fair’ July general elections

Outgoing Australian ambassador Pablo Kang expressed confidence that the 7th parliamentary election, scheduled for July 23 this year, will go smoothly with the participation of many political parties.​​​ Kang met with Minister of Interior Sar Kheng at the ministry headquarters on January 9, as he ...

Yuth Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/australia-ambassador-says-optimistic-about-free-fair-july-general-elections

Japanese firm to study urban, provincial railways in Cambodia

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) on Monday asked the Japanese firm NIPPON KOEI to conduct a study on railway systems in Phnom Penh after the company presented the project for the improvement of passenger transportation systems in some provinces in the north ...

Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501217375/japanese-firm-to-study-urban-provincial-railways-in-cambodia/

Dak Nong steps up military, defence ties with Mondulkiri of Cambodia

Working delegations of the Military Command of Dak Nong and the military sub-area of the Cambodian province of Mondulkiri held their 6th talks in the Vietnamese province on January 9. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501217705/dak-nong-steps-up-military-defence-ties-with-mondulkiri-of-cambodia/

Cambodia and Germany explore deepening of cooperation

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn met Ambassador Stefan Messerer, the newly appointed, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Cambodia yesterday. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501217698/cambodia-and-germany-explore-deepening-of-cooperation/

Chinese arrivals remain constant despite loosening of restrictions

Despite China reopening its borders, arrivals from the nation in Cambodia remain constant, with tourism industry players saying it will take about two months to see any change. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-chinese-arrivals-remain-constant-despite-loosening-of-restrictions

Cambodia’s export to Japan jumps 11.4%

Cambodia exported $1.81 billion worth of products to Japan in the first 11 months of last year, a year-on-year increase of 11.4 percent, according to the data from the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) yesterday. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501216672/cambodias-export-to-japan-jumps-11-4/

Australia to help develop FTA portal to promote trade, investment

Australia’s Ambassador to Cambodia Pablo Kang and Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak jointly launched two publications: “Cambodian Crops with Prospects for the EU and RCEP Markets” and, “Cambodia and Unlocking Global Markets by Leveraging Free Trade Agreements”. ...

Sok Sithika
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501216671/australia-to-help-develop-fta-portal-to-promote-trade-investment/

Projects worth $16 million to create over 4.6K jobs

Investment projects worth $16 million are expected to create more than 4,600 jobs in Cambodia as the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) last week gave the project registration certificate to three companies. ...

Adur Pradeep
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501216132/projects-worth-16-million-to-create-over-4-6k-jobs/

Cambodia’s export to US surges to $11 billion

Cambodia exported $11,391 million worth of products to the United States in January-November of 2022, a 42 percent increase compared to the same period last year, the US Census Bureau reported yesterday. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501216028/cambodias-export-to-us-surges-to-11-billion/

$4.685 billion investment projects approved in 2022

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved fixed asset investment projects worth over $4.685 billion in 2022, up 7 percent as compared to a year before. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501216023/4-685-billion-investment-projects-approved-in-2022/

New Laos-Cambodia line set to expand power trade, ties

With the launch of a new electricity transmission line by the Lao People’s Democratic Republic up to Cambodia, the energy trade, cooperation, and relations between the two Southeast Asian neighbours are set to get a power boost. ...

Prakash Jha
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501216024/new-laos-cambodia-line-set-to-expand-power-trade-ties/

Calls for resolution to overlapping claims between Thailand and Cambodia gains momentum

Momentum is growing for the resumption of long delayed talks between Thailand Cambodia on joint petroleum exploration in the Gulf of Thailand, after the two countries showed interest in oushing ahead with the project. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501215790/calls-for-resolution-to-overlapping-claims-between-thailand-cambodia-gains-momentum/

Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism says country ready to receive return of Chinese investors and tourists

Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism (MoT) have said that the kingdom is ready to welcome the return of Chinese investors and tourists, saying that their presence is vital for its tourism and socioeconomic development. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501215418/cambodias-ministry-of-tourism-says-country-ready-to-receive-return-of-chinese-investors-and-tourists/

Australia contributes significantly to Cambodia’s demining

Australia is one of the longest-standing supporters of mine clearance action in Cambodia, contributing essentially to Cambodian government’s goal to reach mine-free status by 2025. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501215160/australia-contributes-significantly-to-cambodias-demining/

Vietnam, Cambodia strengthen anti-drug cooperation

Vietnamese and Cambodian anti-drug forces gathered for their third meeting in Ho Chi Minh City on January 5. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501215181/vietnam-cambodia-strengthen-anti-drug-cooperation/

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