Government
International relations
CBC, Thai Subcon collaborate to promote business and investment
Bangkok-based Cambodian Business Council (CBC) and Thai Subcontracting Promotion Association (Thai Subcon) have agreed to work together to promote the private sector cooperation between Cambodia and Thailand. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50894001/cbc-thai-subcon-collaborate-to-promote-business-and-investment/
Cambodia Co-chairs 19th ASEAN-Japan STOM Leaders conference
Senior Transport Officials Meeting (STOM) Leaders of ASEAN and Japan gathered in their 19th Conference held on July 13 via Videoconference. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50893994/cambodia-co-chairs-19th-asean-japan-stom-leaders-conference/
Cambodia, India discuss agricultural cooperation
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Indian Ambassador to Cambodia have discussed agricultural cooperation between Cambodia and India. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50893981/cambodia-india-discuss-agricultural-cooperation/
Sokhonn addresses non-aligned movement
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn said it is only with true multilateralism that the international community will be able to address the current major challenges because they are global in impact. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/sokhonn-addresses-non-aligned-movement
Foreign minister to attend Non-Aligned Movement and Asean-US meetings
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prak Sokhonn is set to attend the mid-term Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Special ASEAN-US Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, which will both be held by virtual videoconference. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50893235/foreign-minister-to-attend-non-aligned-movement-and-asean-us-meetings/
S Korea assists to build Digital Gov’t Co-op Centre
A digital government cooperation centre is in the works to help Cambodia reform its public service delivery as well as to revolutionise its administration system as a whole with assistance from the South Korean government. ...
Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50893314/s-korea-assists-to-build-digital-govt-co-op-centre/
ASEAN Tourism Forum moved to Sihanoukville
The government has decided to relocate the venue for the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2022, which was originally scheduled to take place in Phnom Penh on January 16-22, to Sihanoukville, according to a letter from the Council of Ministers. ...
Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/asean-tourism-forum-moved-sihanoukville
Kingdom reaffirms neutrality
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn made statements regarding responses to global challenges and Cambodia’s stance on multilateralism at the mid-term Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) held virtually on July 13-14 under the sponsorship of the Republic of Azerbaijan’s Baku ...
Voun Dara
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-reaffirms-neutrality
ASEM13 in November to be held Virtually
Cambodia has officially announced to host the 13th ASEM Summit (ASEM13) on Nov. 25-26, 2021 virtually. The announcement was made by H.E. Luy David, Secretary of State and ASEM SOM Leader for Cambodia, at the ASEM Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) held from July 7 to ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50893020/asem13-in-november-to-be-held-virtually/
Gov’t seeks loan from China to build Tonle Sap bridge and road
The Cambodian government has reached out to China for a loan to construct a road and bridge that crosses the Tonle Sap River and connects Kampong Chhnang to Kampong Thom provinces. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-seeks-loan-china-build-tonle-sap-bridge-and-road
Full ratification of free trade deal with China is now expected early next year
The free trade agreement (FTA) between Cambodia and China is likely to come into force next year, after winning unanimous support from the National Assembly’s expert committee. The Ministry of Commerce will now submit a draft law to the National Assembly for approval. ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50891934/full-ratification-of-free-trade-deal-with-china-is-now-expected-early-next-year/
Cambodia, Australia discuss strengthening bilateral ties
Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with Cambodia in the fight against Covid-19 as the Kingdom will chair ASEAN in 2022. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-australia-discuss-strengthening-bilateral-ties
Shared concern: PM urges global unity in C-19 vaccine rollouts
Prime Minister Hun Sen has called on world political party leaders to adhere to the principles of “Vaccine Multilateralism” in the process of production, distribution and consumption, praising China over its “vigorous” support for the Kingdom during the pandemic. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50889479/shared-concern-pm-urges-global-unity-in-c-19-vaccine-rollouts/
Cambodia, Vietnam vow to further boost bilateral trade and investment
Cambodia and Vietnam have pledged to boost trade and investment sectors to reach satisfied level of both countries. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50886133/cambodia-vietnam-vow-to-further-boost-bilateral-trade-and-investment/
Exports to China soar by 56 percent in the first five months of 2021
Cambodian exports to China were valued at $558 million Jan-May, up over 56 percent year on year against the same period. The increase was driven by rising Chinese demand for Cambodian agricultural products. ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50885971/exports-to-china-soar-by-56-percent-in-the-first-five-months-of-2021/
Cambodia, Brazil sign agreement to strengthen technical cooperation
The Kingdom of Cambodia and the Federative Republic of Brazil have signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement to constitute a framework that aims to promote technical cooperation in the areas given priority by both Parties, according to the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Bangkok. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50886566/cambodia-brazil-sign-agreement-to-strengthen-technical-cooperation/
Mekong-U.S. Partnership Senior Meeting held to discuss Covid-19 response
The first annual Mekong-U.S. Partnership Senior Meeting was held on June 29. The meeting’s main focus was the progress of a secure, prosperous, and open Mekong sub-region, among other things. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50885537/mekong-u-s-partnership-senior-meeting-held-to-discuss-covid-19-response/
Russian vaccine promise: Ex-president gives assurance during online conference
United Russia Party chairman Dmitry Medvedev, a former Russian president and prime minister, yesterday promised Prime Minister Hun Sen that Russia will provide vaccines to help Cambodia fight Covid-19. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50883748/russian-vaccine-promise-ex-president-gives-assurance-during-online-conference/
UK's Raab in Phnom Penh to discuss ties, climate change
Dominic Raab, the UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, is visiting Cambodia today to forge deeper bilateral relations and promote cooperation in addressing global challenges. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/uks-raab-phnom-penh-discuss-ties-climate-change
Japanese exports to Cambodia surge
Shipments of goods from Japan to Cambodia jumped by more than one third in the first four months of the year as stimulus spending and higher demand increased calls for foreign goods. ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50879441/japanese-exports-to-cambodia-surge/
Korea to provide more than $13 million to help Cambodia’s agricultural sector by 2027
The Republic of Korea has provided a total of $13.4 million to support the agricultural sector in Cambodia. The project is divided into three major sections and will run until 2027. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50876576/korea-to-provide-more-than-13-million-to-help-cambodias-agricultural-sector-by-2027/
Cambodia seeks support for social protection development
Cambodia has sought social protection development support from Australia for its future socio economic development along with maintaining the ongoing positive social cohesion. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50877576/cambodia-seeks-support-for-social-protection-development/
Swiss gov’t pledges $58M development grant over 2022-25
The Swiss government on June 3 pledged up to 52 million francs ($58 million) in grants for the Kingdom’s development over the next four years, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) said in a statement. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/swiss-govt-pledges-58m-development-grant-over-2022-25
China reiterates firm support for Kingdom
Amid strained ties with the United States over some issues, China has reiterated its support for the Kingdom to “safeguard independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity”. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50871405/china-reiterates-firm-support-for-kingdom/