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France grant major loans to boost Cambodia’s growth, development

France, through its development agency AFD, will provide sovereign loans of over $230 million to support Cambodia’s economic growth and human resource development. ...

May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/france-grant-major-loans-to-boost-cambodia-s-growth-development

Tina calls for Japanese water management aid

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dith Tina has requested that the Japanese government examine the possibility of supporting water management for dry-season agriculture. ...

Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tina-calls-for-japanese-water-management-aid

China-Cambodia intangible heritage exhibition enchants visitors

A China-Cambodia “Beauty of Intangible Heritage” exhibition kicked off here in the Cambodian capital on Sunday, captivating hundreds of visitors. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501426859/china-cambodia-intangible-heritage-exhibition-enchants-visitors/

Ly Thuch will chair a meeting of the Ottawa Convention Committee in Geneva, Switzerland

Ly Thuch, first vice-president of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), high representative of Prime Minister Dr Hun Manet, who is also the chairman of the CMAA, will chair a meeting of the Ottawa Convention Committee in Geneva, Switzerland from January 22-27, ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501427462/ly-thuch-will-chair-a-meeting-of-the-ottawa-convention-committee-in-geneva-switzerland/

Cambodia’s green energy, a ticket to EU funds

When it comes to EU-based companies, many prioritise transitioning to renewable energy and if Cambodia can show progress in this space it would make the country more attractive, said a new report, titled, ‘Cambodia’s Attractiveness for EU Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)’. The report was produced ...

Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501427160/cambodias-green-energy-a-ticket-to-eu-funds/

Cambodian senior gov’t official paints brighter picture for Cambodia-China economic, trade cooperation

A Cambodian senior government official has painted a rosier picture for Cambodia-China economic and trade cooperation in 2024, saying that a steady increase in bilateral trade and investment volumes has benefited both countries and peoples. ...

Xinhua
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501426339/cambodian-senior-govt-official-paints-brighter-picture-for-cambodia-china-economic-trade-cooperation/

10 investment projects worth $60m given green light

On Wednesday, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) announced the release of 10 investment projects worth $60 million in textile, garment, footwear, and manufacturing industries, creating 12,695 jobs. ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/10-investment-projects-worth-60m-given-green-light

France pledges $217.66M for training in key sectors

France has pledged to assist Cambodia with an additional 200 million euros ($217.66 million) to boost vocational training in energy and clean water treatment. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/france-pledges-21766m-for-training-in-key-sectors

Hun Manet eyes business opportunities in France during first official visit

Prime Minister Hun Manet met with President Emmanuel Macron Thursday at the Élysée Palace on the first day of his official visit to France, where he emphasized possibilities for economic collaboration between the two countries. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/hun-manet-eyes-business-opportunities-in-france-during-first-official-visit/

Manet proposes Cambodia become regional 'French cultural hub’

Cambodia has been mooted as a possible French language hub in Asia, with a new French cultural centre to be established in the Kingdom in the near future, according to the outcome of a meeting between Yaël Braun-Pivet, president of the French National Assembly, and ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-proposes-cambodia-become-regional-french-cultural-hub-

Cambodia, Laos foster judicial development cooperation between border provinces

Cambodia and Laos are committed to fostering their cooperation on judicial development between the two neighbouring countries, especially between the border provinces of Cambodia’s Preah Vihear and Champasak of Laos. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501425829/cambodia-laos-foster-judicial-development-cooperation-between-border-provinces/

Manet invites French Senate president to pay official visit

Prime Minister Hun Manet met with French Senate president Gérard Larcher for talks and invited him to pay an official visit to Cambodia. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-invites-french-senate-president-to-pay-official-visit

CMAC: China now leading mine clearance supporter

China is the foremost foreign financial supporter of the mine action sector in Cambodia, according to the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC). Their contribution places China at the top of the list, followed by Japan, the US and other countries. ...

Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmac-china-now-leading-mine-clearance-supporter

Workshop to Foster “ASEAN-China Partnership”

The Southeast Asian Centre for Technical Education Development (SEAMEO TED) and Go Study Global Education have convened an ASEAN-China Partnership workshop to build relations and technical education partnerships. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501424452/workshop-to-foster-asean-china-partnership/

OECD to further support Cambodia with technical assistance

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) will continue to provide technical support for Cambodia in order to realise its vision of becoming a high-income nation by 2050. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501424450/oecd-to-further-support-cambodia-with-technical-assistance/

Cambodia and Xi’an strengthen ties through direct flights and tourism exchange

The Mayor of Xi’an in the People’s Republic of China, Ye Niuping, recently met with Cambodian Consul General Heng Poeu to discuss ways to enhance economic, cultural, and tourism cooperation between the two regions. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501424448/cambodia-and-xian-strengthen-ties-through-direct-flights-and-tourism-exchange/

Cambodian Commerce Minister attends a multilateral meeting on trade for development in Switzerland

Mrs CHAM Nimul, Minister of Commerce of Cambodia, participated in a multilateral meeting on Trade for Development, a sideline of the Word Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024 in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 16. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501425212/cambodian-commerce-minister-attends-a-multilateral-meeting-on-trade-for-development-in-switzerland/

Cambodia is ready to welcome delegations from 164 countries for the 2024 Ottawa Convention

Senior official of Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) said on 16 January 2024 that as the host of Ottawa Conventionin 2024, Cambodia is ready to welcome delegates from 164 country and other international institutes in November at Siem Reap province. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501424512/ly-thuch-cambodia-is-ready-to-welcome-delegations-from-164-countries-for-the-2024-ottawa-convention/

Swiss agri-tech firm expresses interest in Kingdom

Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed the interest of Swiss company Bühler Group in introducing new technology into the Kingdom’s agriculture sector. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/swiss-agri-tech-firm-expresses-interest-in-kingdo

Former British Prime Minister appreciates Cambodia’s progress in all fields

Cambodian Prime Minister Dr. Hun Manet received Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Chief Executive Officer of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, at the 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501425156/former-british-prime-minister-appreciates-cambodias-progress-in-all-fields/

The People and Government of China continued providing grant assistances for good seeks of demining activities

Heng Ratana, Director General of CMAC, received Ma Shengkun, Deputy Director General of the Department of Arms Control, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and CAO Xilin Deputy Director General of Office Arms Control and International Military Cooperation of Chinese Ministry of Defense and their ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501423757/the-people-and-government-of-china-continued-providing-grant-assistances-for-good-seeks-of-demining-activities/

Cambodia, China sign MoU on translating Khmer works

A Memorandum of Understanding to translate and publish history and culture books from Khmer into Chinese has been signed by the Royal Academy of Cambodia, the National Press and the Chinese Publishing Administration. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501423485/cambodia-china-sign-mou-on-translating-khmer-works/

NA, AVI hold seminar on Cambodia-EU relations

The National Assembly (NA) of Cambodia, through the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Information in collaboration with the Asian Vision Institute (AVI), held a seminar on “Cambodia-Europe Relations in Regional Connection and Peace” at the National Assembly on Friday. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501423137/na-avi-hold-seminar-on-cambodia-eu-relations/

China, Cambodia vow to enhance communication, cooperation for better bilateral ties

Li Shulei, head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, led a CPC delegation to Cambodia from Saturday to Sunday, saying China is ready to work with Cambodia to strengthen communication and cultural cooperation to build an exemplary model ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501423160/china-cambodia-vow-to-enhance-communication-cooperation-for-better-bilateral-ties/

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