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International relations
Pakistan eager to boost trade, investment relations with ASEAN
A five-member delegation from Cambodia attended the ASEAN-Pakistan Business Opportunities Conference 2023, which concluded in Lahore, Pakistan, on Friday. ...
Adur Pradeep
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342387/pakistan-eager-to-boost-trade-investment-relations-with-asean/
Cambodian experts say Chinese FM’s SEA visit injects fresh impetus into China-ASEAN ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s four-day visit to three Southeast Asian countries has given new momentum to the strategic relations between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Cambodian experts said on Sunday, reported Xinhua. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501343016/cambodian-experts-say-chinese-fms-sea-visit-injects-fresh-impetus-into-china-asean-ties/
A Pheu Thai-led government could revive talks with Cambodia on gas exploration
A good relationship with the Cambodian government would be a prerequisite for the resumption of negotiations on overlapping claims to natural gas resources in the Gulf of Thailand, experts said, but warned of a return to a cold conflict if there were mutual reservations. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342000/a-pheu-thai-led-government-could-revive-talks-with-cambodia-on-gas-exploration/
Indonesia eyes Cambodian rice imports
In a bid to enhance bilateral trade, Indonesia will send a delegation to understand the possibility of importing rice from Cambodia. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342422/indonesia-eyes-cambodian-rice-imports/
PM Hun Sen encourages cooperation expansion between Cambodian and Indonesian armies
Prime Minister Hun Sen received here at the Peace Palace this afternoon visiting Gen. DudungAbdurachman, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501341428/pm-hun-sen-encourages-cooperation-expansion-between-cambodian-and-indonesian-armies/
Cambodia, Vietnam boost inspection cooperation
Cambodia and Vietnam are committed to fostering their cooperation on inspection work, especially on complaint resolution, anti-corruption, power abuses, and so on. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501341443/cambodia-vietnam-boost-inspection-cooperation/#:~:text=Cambodia%20and%20Vietnam%20are%20committed,power%20abuses%2C%20and%20so%20on.
Indonesia, Cambodia discuss cooperation to eradicate human trafficking
Indonesia and Cambodia discussed commitment to cooperate in eradicating human trafficking at the 26th ASEAN Directors-General of Immigration Departments and Heads of Consular Affairs Divisions of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs (DGICM) forum. ...
Cambodian new government to uphold “One China Policy”
The new Royal Government of Cambodia will maintain the country’s irreversible stance to support the “One China Policy” and non-interference in China’s internal affairs. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342008/cambodian-new-government-to-uphold-one-china-policy/
Cambodia, China agree to strengthen strategic mutual trust, traditional friendship
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed on Sunday to further strengthen the strategic mutual trust and carry on the traditional friendship between the two countries. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342016/cambodia-china-agree-to-strengthen-strategic-mutual-trust-traditional-friendship/
Australia’s new international development policy emphasises importance of partnership with Cambodia
The Australian Government has released its first international development policy in almost a decade. According to the Australian Embassy in Cambodia, the policy reflects Australia’s enduring commitment to stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific in partnership with Cambodia and others in the region. ...
Cambodia underlines ASEAN’s centrality, unity
Cambodia on August 8 celebrated the 56th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), stressing once again the imperative of maintaining the bloc’s centrality and unity to deal with key challenges. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501339418/cambodia-underlines-aseans-centrality-unity/
ASEAN 56th anniversary celebrated
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation August 8 organised the ASEAN Day 2023 to celebrate the 56th anniversary of the founding of the regional bloc. ...
Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-56th-anniversary-celebrated
AOSD to showcase Asean market diversity
To showcase the potential of online sales, cross-border trade, digital entrepreneurship and market diversity within the region, the ASEAN Online Sale Day (AOSD) will be held for two weeks from August 8 this year. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501336876/aosd-to-showcase-asean-market-diversity/
US’ Murphy encourages Americans to discover Cambodia’s rich heritage
The captivating land of Cambodia, rich in temples and cultural treasures, has caught the eye of US ambassador W Patrick Murphy. In particular, he sees Angkor as a vibrant hub, full of potential for organising sports and other events to boost the economy and tourism ...
Chhorn Norn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/us-murphy-encourages-americans-discover-cambodias-rich-heritage
Australia supports Cambodia through AFID
Australia is supporting Cambodia through the Agri-Food Investment Table (AFID) to attract investment and develop new markets and revenue flow. ...
Adur Pradeep
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501338600/australia-supports-cambodia-through-afid/
Ministry of Culture participates in the ASEAN-Korea Music Festival Committee Meeting
Kong Sothearith, Deputy Director General of the ASEAN Department of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, and So Sranos, Music Teacher of the Royal University of Fine Arts and Member of the National Representative Committee, attended the 2023 ASEAN-Korea Music Festival Committee Meeting from ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1337461/ministry-of-culture-participates-in-the-asean-korea-music-festival-committee-meeting/
Thai-Cambodian relations ‘unaffected’ by Thaksin’s visit
A surprising appearance by former Thai prime ministers Thaksin Shinawatra and his sister Yingluck in Cambodia on August 5 has sparked much chatter. ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-cambodian-relations-unaffected-thaksins-visit
Taipei extends High-end Group Tourists visa facilities for Cambodia
The trial visa-free treatment of tourists from Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines will be extended for another year, from Aug. 1, 2023 to July 31, 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Friday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501337691/taipei-extends-high-end-group-tourists-visa-facilities-for-cambodia/
Chinese-funded ring road helps avert traffic jams, improve transport of goods in Cambodian capital
Connecting the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh’s southwestern to eastern suburbs, the Chinese-funded third ring road will not only help avert traffic jams, but also improve transport of goods and logistics in the city. ...
Vietnam pledges support for CPP, incoming PM
The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has given its wholehearted support to the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) under the premiership of Mr Hun Manet. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501337909/vietnam-pledges-support-for-cpp-incoming-pm/
Cambodia asks US to renew GSP scheme
The Minister of Commerce (MoC) Pan Sorasak on Wednesday discussed strategies to strengthen the bilateral collaboration between Cambodia and the US as well as renew the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for some of Cambodia’s products with a delegation led by Jason Smith, Chairman of ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501336646/cambodia-asks-us-to-renew-gsp-scheme/
Kingdom, Thailand to strengthen ties in vocational training
Cambodia and Thailand yesterday agreed to further strengthen cooperation in the field of employment and vocational training. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501336647/kingdom-thailand-to-strengthen-ties-in-vocational-training/
Cambodia, Thailand on track with new railway connectivity
Transport experts hail the recent railway link between Cambodia and Thailand as a significant development that will boost travel, tourism and freight transport, benefiting both countries’ economies. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501336830/cambodia-thailand-on-track-with-new-railway-connectivity/
Cambodia selected to host the AWaP convention in 2025
Cambodia has been selected as the host nation for the 4th annual Asia Wastewater Management Partnership (AWaP) convention in 2025. Five other countries are members of the organisation, Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam and Japan. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501336034/cambodia-selected-to-host-the-awap-convention-in-2025/