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Cambodia’s trade with ASEAN up 13 pct in Jan.-Sept.

Cambodia’s trade volume with its fellow ASEAN member states was valued at $11.72 billion in the first nine months of 2024, up 13 percent from $10.37 billion over the same period last year, said an official report released on Tuesday. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501578605/cambodias-trade-with-asean-up-13-pct-in-jan-sept/

Tourism minister lays out plans to attract Chinese visitors

Newly-appointed Minister of Tourism Huot Hak, who until recently served as Minister of Inspections, has called the Kingdom’s citizens and international guests to play their part in promoting Cambodia as a tourist destination, while assuring the public that the tourism ministry is actively working with ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tourism-minister-lays-out-plans-to-attract-chinese-visitors

Cambodia to hold annual meeting on climate change in Sihanoukville from October 24-25

The Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Mekong Future Initiative, will hold the Annual Meeting on Cambodia Climate Change 2024 (CCCS24) at the Independent Hotel, Sihanoukville Province, from October 24 to 25, 2024, which will be chaired by Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment and ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501578091/cambodia-to-hold-annual-meeting-on-climate-change-in-sihanoukville-from-october-24-25/

An early look at how Cambodia’s economic vision is shaping up

There’s a broad consensus on Cambodia that it has become one of the attractive destinations of the world. In gist, it has become the apple of the eye for global investors. Going by the latest report of the Council for the Development of Cambodia – ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501577061/an-early-look-at-how-cambodias-economic-vision-is-shaping-up/

Cambodia’s trade soars by 9.4%, worth $52 billion

Cambodia’s international trade with 170 countries exceeded $52 billion from August 2023 to July this year, an increase of 9.4 percent compared to the same period last year, said Neth Pheaktra, Minister of Information (MoI). ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501577100/cambodias-trade-soars-by-9-4-worth-52-billion/

Surge in donations for border infrastructure development

As the closing deadline for contributions to the Foundation for Border Infrastructure Development approaches, there has been a surge of donation. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501577682/surge-in-donations-for-border-infrastructure-development/

Cambodia collects $26.3 mln for border infrastructure development

Cambodia has raised $26.3 million from charitable people for border infrastructure development, and the fundraising campaign will be concluded by the end of the month, according to an official announcement on Sunday.​ ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501577308/cambodia-collects-26-3-mln-for-border-infrastructure-development/

MPTC gathers input for ASEAN secretariat on GenAI governance and ethics

A consultative workshop on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) governance and ethics was held by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) to gather input from relevant stakeholders and prepare a draft for the ASEAN Secretariat. “In governing GenAI, we must prioritise public interests,” said MPTC secretary ...

Kiripost staff writers
https://kiripost.com/stories/mptc-gathers-input-for-asean-secretariat-on-genai-governance-and-ethics

ASEAN nations collaborate on AI governance: Cambodia leads regional efforts

The ASEAN member states are taking steps toward regulating artificial intelligence (AI) across the region, as highlighted during a consultative workshop, held in Phnom Penh this evening, October 17. The workshop, themed “Expanded ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics – Generative AI,” gathered representatives from ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-nations-collaborate-on-ai-governance-cambodia-leads-regional-efforts

Cambodia doubles down on power infrastructure development

The government is actively working to expand its power generation and transmission capabilities to meet the country’s growing energy demands, said Keo Rottanak, Minister of Mines and Energy. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501575986/cambodia-doubles-down-on-power-infrastructure-development/

Cambodia and China to continue strengthening iron-clad friendship and diamond cooperation

The Kingdom of Cambodia and the People’s Republic of China have vowed to strengthen their relationship, especially by further strengthening their iron-clad friendship, diamond cooperation, and comprehensive partnership. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501576145/cambodia-and-china-to-continue-strengthening-iron-clad-friendship-and-diamond-cooperation/

Cambodia-Vietnam trade crosses $5.8B in 9 months

Cambodia-Vietnam trade volume reached $5.81 billion, up 21.9 percent from $4.77 billion in the same period in 2023, according to a report of the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE). ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501575872/cambodia-vietnam-trade-crosses-5-8b-in-9-months/

Cambodia-Vietnam trade reaches nearly $6 billion

The exchange of goods between Cambodia and Vietnam in the first three quarters of 2024 reached over $5.8 billion, a 20% increase compared to the same period in 2023, with Cambodia’s trade deficit amounting to over $360 million. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-vietnam-trade-reaches-nearly-6-billion

US election results likely to impact Cambodia’s economy

The US presidential election on November 5 is watched closely by policymakers, economic commentators and business people across the Southeast Asia region, including Cambodia given the potential impact of the poll results on the region’s trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) prospects, as well as ...

James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501575225/us-election-results-likely-to-impact-cambodias-economy/

Cambodia-ASEAN mull revising tariff to monitor trade flow

Cambodia along with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are considering revising the customs tariff regulations aimed at updating the product code to strengthen the efficiency of monitoring trade activities globally. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501575234/cambodia-asean-mull-revising-tariff-to-monitor-trade-flow/

Govt offers financial support to 3,000 digital undergrads

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) yesterday announced the establishment of the Digital Skill Development Program (DSDP), a non-scholarship project, to provide financial support to 3,000 undergraduates majoring in digital technology with zero interest rate in 2025.​ ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501575236/govt-offers-financial-support-to-3000-digital-undergrads/

Ministry responds to concerns over freedom of expression at local level

A recent recommendation from the Ministry of Information urging provincial departments to monitor and control public sentiment, particularly on social media, has raised concerns about whether the primary intent is to maintain stability or stifle local opinions. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-responds-to-concerns-over-freedom-of-expression-at-local-level

AFD, EU back Cambodia’s water sector reformation

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the European Union (EU) expressed their commitment to support the expansion of the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA). ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501574411/afd-eu-back-cambodias-water-sector-reformation/

Royal Government issues sub-decree to allow the use of new 200,000 Riel banknotes

The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a sub-decree authorizing the issuance, circulation and use of a new 200,000 Riels banknote in the Kingdom of Cambodia. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501574785/royal-government-issues-sub-decree-to-allow-the-use-of-new-200000-riel-banknotes/

Cambodia, France to elevate bilateral relations by 2026

Cambodia and France outlined a comprehensive roadmap aimed at enhancing their bilateral relations, agreeing to work towards establishing a strategic partnership by 2026. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501574457/cambodia-france-to-elevate-bilateral-relations-by-2026/

EU ready to help Cambodia tackle online scams and human trafficking

As Cambodia is being heavily criticised by some quarters over its “inability” to curb online scamming involving modern forms of human trafficking, the EU Ambassador in Cambodia reassured that the European Union is always willing to assist the country in alleviating the problem. ...

Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501574469/eu-ready-to-help-cambodia-tackle-online-scams-and-human-trafficking/

Cambodia, Laos to upgrade trade, investment ties

After the recent withdrawal from the development pact known as the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA), the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) shifted its stance to promote bilateral cooperation with the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) including the removal of double taxation, trade, tourism and ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501571530/cambodia-laos-to-upgrade-trade-investment-ties/

NBC alerts of potential financial losses against illegal loans

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Tuesday warned the public against the availing illegal loan services, emphasizing the potential financial losses and significant risks. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501571532/nbc-alerts-of-potential-financial-losses-against-illegal-loans/

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