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Cambodia, Vietnam to facilitate smooth cross-border trade activities

The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia and Vietnamese Customs Administration Monday agreed to further strengthen the bilateral customs cooperation on managing and facilitating cross-border trade activities and transit goods. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606782/cambodia-vietnam-to-facilitate-smooth-cross-border-trade-activities/

Govt bonds raise $70m in first three quarters

Cambodia issued government securities worth 295.30 billion riels ($70 million) in the first three quarters of 2024 as the country reduces its reliance on foreign funds. ...

Terry Friel
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606795/govt-bonds-raise-70m-in-first-three-quarters/

Kingdom-China trade touches nearly $14B

Trade volume between Cambodia and China soared to nearly $14 billion in the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of 24 percent compared to the same period last year, according to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606812/kingdom-china-trade-touches-nearly-14b/

Phnom Penh bus service integrated into Google Maps

The Phnom Penh city bus service has announced the integration of its service into Google Maps’ Google Transit feature. This new development aims to provide passengers with a more convenient and efficient way to plan their public transportation journeys. ...

Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/phnom-penh-bus-service-integrated-into-google-maps

Cambodia mobilizes $70 Million through government bonds

According to a report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Royal Government of Cambodia issued government securities worth KHR 295.30 billion (approximately $70 million) to local investors in the first three quarters of 2024. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606339/cambodia-mobilizes-70-million-through-government-bonds/

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’s public debt at $11.78B

Cambodia has a total public debt of $11.78 billion by the end of the third quarter of 2024 which continues to remain at sustainable and low risk, according to a report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, yesterday. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606205/cambodias-public-debt-at-11-78b/

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/

MoEYS promotes environmental education for children, parents

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) is actively encouraging environmental education for preschool children and their guardians to instil a love of nature, promote environmental conservation, and raise awareness about climate change and environmental issues. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501605699/moeys-promotes-environmental-education-for-children-parents/

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. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501605952/cambodia-china-will-continue-to-expand-cross-border-payment-system-connectivity/

EU partner with Cambodia on new statistics initiative

The Ministry of Planning’s National Institute of Statistics (NIS) and the EU officially launched the “EU Twinning” project on December 5.​ The event was attended by Minister of Planning Bin Troachhey, EU ambassador to Cambodia Igor Driesmans and Team Europe representatives from Italy, France, Poland ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eu-partner-with-cambodia-on-new-statistics-initiative

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”. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-eyes-boost-in-tourism-investment-from-hong-kong-macau

King credits leadership for rapid development in all sectors

King Norodom Sihamoni has lauded the leadership of Senate President Hun Sen, National Assembly President Khuon Sudary, and Prime Minister Hun Manet for steering Cambodia towards rapid development across all sectors and regions. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501604935/king-credits-leadership-for-rapid-development-in-all-sectors/

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/

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/

Information ministry, university collaborate on boosting information sector

The Ministry of Information and Phnom Penh International University (PPIU) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing their collaboration to improve the quality and professionalism of human resources in the information sector. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/information-ministry-university-collaborate-on-boosting-information-sector

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. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/commerce-ministry-ardb-partner-to-boost-agriculture-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

MAFF to set up National Agricultural Laboratory

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Monday held talks to establish a National Agricultural Laboratory (NAL) in Cambodia to meet the standards of the International Organization for Standardisation (ISO). ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501602501/maff-to-set-up-national-agricultural-laboratory/

Customs guide explores excise tax sector landscape

Regional legal consultancy, DFDL Cambodia, recently released its inaugural 2024/2025 Customs Guide, a comprehensive overview of Cambodian custom’s law and practice that seeks to assist import and export businesses in navigating Cambodia’s dynamic trade and customs landscape. ...

James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501602505/customs-guide-explores-excise-tax-sector-landscape/

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