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Hong Kong eyes Cambodia as prime business partner

In a meeting with Cambodian business sector representatives, Hong Kong Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Algernon Yau, promoted Hong Kong’s business opportunities. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501153477/hong-kong-eyes-cambodia-as-prime-business-partner/

ASEAN seeks stronger economic partnerships with RoK, Russia

Economic ministers of ASEAN countries and the Republic of Korea (RoK) discussed the directions of negotiations for the upgrade of the ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Agreement (AKFTA) during their consultation meeting in Siam Reap, Cambodia, on September 16 within the framework of the 54th ASEAN Economic ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501152439/asean-seeks-stronger-economic-partnerships-with-rok-russia/

ASEAN, India look for closer economic cooperation

Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India on September 16 held the 19th consultation meeting on economic cooperation in Cambodia under the chair of Cambodian Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak and India’s Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501152446/asean-india-look-for-closer-economic-cooperation/

Cambodia hasn’t put all its eggs in China’s basket

Cambodia’s foreign policy is largely shaped by the worldview of Prime Minister Hun Sen, who has more than four decades of practical experience in diplomacy and foreign affairs. ...

Chheang Vannarith
https://asiatimes.com/2022/09/cambodia-hasnt-put-all-its-eggs-in-chinas-basket/

Ministry, FAO agree to build delta aquifier sustainability

The Ministry of Environment and the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) on September 12 signed an agreement on “Enhancing the sustainability of the Trans-boundary Cambodia-Mekong River Delta Aquifer and the Mekong Delta of Vietnam”. ...

Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-fao-agree-build-delta-aquifier-sustainability

Cambodian NA leader’s Vietnam visit to Vietnam a success: official

President of the Cambodian National Assembly (NA) Samdech Heng Samrin’s three-day official visit to Vietnam, which concluded on September 14, has been a success, said Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA)’s Committee for External Relations Dinh Cong Sy. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501151248/cambodian-na-leaders-vietnam-visit-to-vietnam-a-success-official/

Cambodian PM encourages trade expansion in AFTA and RCEP framework

Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has encouraged ASEAN to expand trade within the framework of ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501151276/cambodian-pm-encourages-trade-expansion-in-afta-and-rcep-framework/

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia strengthen defence cooperation

Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang attended the annual meeting among the defence ministers of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia in Vientiane on September 14 to strengthen the countries’ defence ties. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501151234/vietnam-laos-cambodia-strengthen-defence-cooperation/

Guatemala and Cambodia to foster culture and trade cooperation

The Republic of Guatemala is committed to further promote the cooperation on culture and trade with Cambodia. The commitment was made by Carlos Humberto Jiménez Licona, newly-appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala to Cambodia, while paying a courtesy call on Cambodian Acting Head of ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501150469/guatemala-and-cambodia-to-foster-culture-and-trade-cooperation/

Cambodia calls for stronger regional ties

Prime Minister Hun Sen called for enhanced cooperation among countries in the region to achieve a sustainable economic recovery in a speech delivered on Sunday at a forum where experts also highlighted the benefits of green and digital transitions. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501150455/cambodia-calls-for-stronger-regional-ties/

New Zealand’s Phil Twyford to visit Cambodia to boost trade links with South East Asia

Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth Phil Twyford will travel to Cambodia this week to attend the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Ministers’ consultations. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501150483/new-zealands-phil-twyford-to-visit-cambodia-to-boost-trade-links-with-south-east-asia/

Cambodians prefer Vietnam as most favourite Southeast Asian destination

Vietnam has become the most favourite destination in Southeast Asia among Cambodian travellers since the beginning of 2022, Cambodian-based electronic news outlet Thmeythmey reported on September 10. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501149836/cambodians-prefer-vietnam-as-most-favourite-southeast-asian-destination/

Cuba preparing to warmly welcome Cambodian Prime Minister

Cuban is preparing to provide warm welcome to the third visit of Samdech Hun Sen, Ms Liurka Rodriguez Barrios, Ambassador of Cuba to Cambodia told AKP. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501148609/cuba-preparing-to-warmly-welcome-cambodian-prime-minister/

Cambodia, UNDP to further boost their cooperation

Cambodia and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) were satisfied with their good cooperation and shared the same commitment to further enhance it. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501148629/cambodia-undp-to-further-boost-their-cooperation/

Cambodian longan to be directly exported to China

The Kingdom of Cambodia is now able to directly export its longan to the Chinese market, Chinese Embassy in Cambodia said yesterday evening. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501148024/cambodian-longan-to-be-directly-exported-to-china/

Cambodia and Japan appreciate good cooperation in landmine clearance

Cambodia and Japan have appreciated their good bilateral cooperation, mainly in the field of mine clearance. The appreciation was made during a visit by a group of students from Chuo University, Japan led by Professor Hanatani Atsushi to the Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC) ‘s ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501147262/cambodia-and-japan-appreciate-good-cooperation-in-landmine-clearance/

Cambodia, Germany to boost bilateral cooperation

Cambodia and Germany have reiterated commitment to foster their bilateral relations and cooperation. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501147248/cambodia-germany-to-boost-bilateral-cooperation/

Viet Nam reiterates support for Cambodia’s ASEAN Chairmanship and hosting of SEA Games 2023

Viet Nam is ready to help Cambodia successfully organize the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summit and related meetings in November as well as the 32nd SEA Games in 2023. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501147234/viet-nam-reiterates-support-for-cambodias-asean-chairmanship-and-hosting-of-sea-games-2023/

Cambodia gets $3.3B in foreign investment

Cambodia received almost $3.3 billion for 123 foreign investment projects from January to August this year, according to data by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501146129/cambodia-gets-3-3b-in-foreign-investment/

U.S. deeply values and admires Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage

The United States has deeply valued and admires Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage, underlined Eric Catalfamo, Director of Cultural Heritage Centre in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, when addressing the International Conference on Cultural Property Protection in Siem ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501146518/u-s-deeply-values-and-admires-cambodias-rich-cultural-heritage/

Investigation into human trafficking to Cambodia continues: Government officials

Government officials reported on the issue of Vietnamese being tricked into working illegally in Cambodia at the Government’s regular press briefing in Hanoi on September 6. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501146555/investigation-into-human-trafficking-to-cambodia-continues-government-officials/

PM thanks Thai envoy for uplifting bilateral ties

Prime Minister Hun Sen applauded Cambodian and Thai officials for promoting good relations between the two neighbours, as well as cooperation in trade, education and other sectors despite the Covid-19 pandemic. ...

Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/pm-thanks-thai-envoy-uplifting-bilateral-ties

Cambodia provides humanitarian aid to flood-stricken Pakistan

Cambodia, the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for 2022, has made a contribution of $50,000 to flood-stricken Pakistan, Cambodian Foreign Ministry’s spokesman Chum Sounry said on Monday. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501145764/cambodia-provides-humanitarian-aid-to-flood-stricken-pakistan/

Thailand -Cambodia border demarcation becomes clearer

Thailand and Cambodia are working together to demarcate the border between the two countries while promoting activities to foster friendly relations among their citizens, Thai army spokeswoman Sirichan Ngathong said. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501145801/thailand-cambodia-border-demarcation-becomes-clearer/

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