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Cambodia seeks Chinese investment in EV sector
Cambodia has invited Chinese investors to look into the opportunities unfolding in the electric vehicle (EV) sector in the country. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501498921/cambodia-seeks-chinese-investment-in-ev-sector/
Senate initiates inter-parliamentary friendship group with 11 nations
In a bid to bolster inter-parliamentary ties and foster collaborative efforts across borders, the Cambodian Senate has announced the establishment of a friendship group with the National Assembly-Senate of 11 countries, spanning regions both within and outside of Asia. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501498952/senate-initiates-inter-parliamentary-friendship-group-with-11-nations/
Third ring road named Xi Jinping Boulevard, a symbol of Cambodia-China’s steel relationship
The third ring road has been named “Xi Jinping Boulevard”, 60 years after a major thoroughfare in Phnom Penh was named Mao Tse-Tung Boulevard by King Norodom Sihanouk in honor of the iconic Chinese leader. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/third-ring-road-named-xi-jinping-boulevard-a-symbol-of-cambodia-chinas-steel-relationship/
China promises to expand investments in Kingdom
China is ready to encourage more companies to expand investment in the Kingdom, boosting the economic corridors, accelerating the industrialisation process and strengthening cooperation in railways, roads, energy and agriculture. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501495145/china-promises-to-expand-investments-in-kingdom/
Cambodia, US to strengthen trade, investment cooperation
Cambodia and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to bolster cooperation in trade and investment. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501495143/cambodia-us-to-strengthen-trade-investment-cooperation/
Kingdom, Korea to establish trade consultation channel soon
Cambodia and South Korea will have ‘Regular Consultation Sessions’ aimed at boosting trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501491711/kingdom-korea-to-establish-trade-consultation-channel-soon/
Czech Republic provides development assistance to strengthen ties
The Czech Republic pledged to strengthen collaboration with Cambodia by providing development assistance in the sectors of health, education, and human resource development in order to foster better and stronger bilateral relations. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501491746/czech-republic-provides-development-assistance-to-strengthen-ties/
Cambodia proposes exclusive Special Economic Zone for Korean Firms to boost investment
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet raised two initiatives to promote trade and investment of Korean investors in Cambodia. The premier spoke at the opening ceremony of the Cambodia-Republic of Korea Business Forum on 16 May 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501490362/cambodia-proposes-exclusive-special-economic-zone-for-korean-firms-to-boost-investment/
Korea FDI in Kingdom reaches $5 billion, says Prime Minister
Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday said that the bilateral trade volume between the Republic of Korea and Cambodia reached approximately $751 million while Korea’s foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Kingdom recorded $30 million last year, taking the total FDI from the country to $5 ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501489820/korea-fdi-in-kingdom-reaches-5-billion-says-prime-minister/
Kingdom, Korea ink 6 agreements
Prime Minister Hun Manet and Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea yesterday witnessed the signing of four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and two other agreements aimed at expanding multifaceted cooperation in financial development, investment flow, intellectual property, drug management, vocational training and ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501489818/kingdom-korea-ink-6-agreements/
Cambodia’s RCEP trade up 14%
Cambodia’s trade with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries rose by 13.98 percent to $11.19 billion, a report from the Ministry of Commerce said. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501489816/cambodias-rcep-trade-up-14/
Cambodia, Thailand bolster health and border relief cooperation
In a significant step towards enhancing regional healthcare infrastructure and border relief services, the Cambodian Ministry of Health and the Thai Ministry of Public Health have expanded their cooperation. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501489834/cambodia-thailand-bolster-health-and-border-relief-cooperation/
Cambodia, South Korea sign memorandum of understanding on six documents
The Government of Cambodia and the Republic of Korea (ROK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on six documents on the morning of May 16, under the chairmanship of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501489599/cambodia-south-korea-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-on-six-documents/
Cambodia records 17 pct rise in garment, footwear, travel goods export in first four months
Cambodia exported garment, footwear, and travel products (GFT) worth $3,763 million in the first four months of 2024, up 17 percent from the $3,211 million reported a year earlier, according to a report released by the Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501489411/cambodia-records-17-pct-rise-in-garment-footwear-travel-goods-export-in-first-four-months/
Cambodia’s exports to RCEP countries up 16 percent in 4 months
Cambodia earned over $3.36 billion from exports to members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in the first four months this year, up 16.2 percent from $2.89 billion recorded in the same period in 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501489447/cambodias-exports-to-rcep-countries-up-16-percent-in-4-months/
UAE to expand economic ties with Kingdom
Prime Minister Hun Manet recently urged investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to invest in Cambodia’s priority sectors such as tourism, agriculture, technology and clean energy infrastructures that can generate jobs in the country. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501488405/uae-to-expand-economic-ties-with-kingdom/
EU Ambassador sees NA and the EP forging stronger ties
Igor Driesmans, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Cambodia, in a meeting with National Assembly (NA) President Khuon Sudary, expressed his firm belief for enhanced cooperation between the NA and the European Parliament (EP). ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501489189/eu-ambassador-sees-na-and-the-ep-forging-stronger-ties/
US ambassador talks Cambodia's media landscape, hopes for improvement
In one of his final interviews before departing Cambodia, US Ambassador Patrick Murphy sat down with Kiripost’s Prak Chan Thul to reflect on his legacy and the bilateral relations with the Southeast Asian nation. ...
Prak Chan Thul
https://kiripost.com/stories/us-ambassador-talks-cambodias-media-landscape-hopes-for-improvement
Cambodia, Japan to strengthen economic ties
Cambodia and Japan will strengthen economic ties in a bid to boost trade and investments. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501485831/cambodia-japan-to-strengthen-economic-ties/
Outgoing U.S. Ambassador optimistic of good U.S.-Cambodia relations
Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia W. Patrick Murphy has expressed his optimism and appreciation for the good relations and cooperation between the two nations, particularly in the areas of politics, economy, trade, education, health, demining, etc. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501484803/outgoing-u-s-ambassador-optimistic-of-good-u-s-cambodia-relations/
Cambodia open to expansion of relations with Qatar
The Royal Government of Cambodia is always open to and supports the strengthening and expansion of the relationship between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the State of Qatar. ...
Khmer Times Staff
http://Cambodia open to expansion of relations with Qatar
Kingdom, Georgia agree to go extra mile on de-dollarisation
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on Friday between Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and Natia Turnava, Acting Governor of the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) to strengthen financial cooperation for reducing dollarisation. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501483298/kingdom-georgia-agree-to-go-extra-mile-on-de-dollarisation/
Turkey asks Cambodia to help develop its relations with ASEAN
Turkey is asking Cambodia to support the process of relationship-building with ASEAN nations that will help to expand closer cooperation with stakeholders across the region. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501480071/govt-sets-up-alcohol-working-group-to-protect-consumers/
Cambodia reaffirms commitment to work with CICA for prosperity of Asia
Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) Khy Sovanratana has received a courtesy call from Ambassador Kairat Sarybay, Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501479122/cambodia-reaffirms-commitment-to-work-with-cica-for-prosperity-of-asia/