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Central bank calls on IMF to support ASEAN’s recovery
The governor of the National Bank of Cambodia has called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to continue supporting ASEAN economies, especially as they recover from the Coronavirus pandemic. ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50953619/central-bank-calls-on-imf-to-support-aseans-recovery/
Australia backs Cambodia as ASEAN chair in 2022
According to an official from the Australian government, they are looking forward to Cambodia’s appointment as chair of the ASEAN in 2022. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50949368/australia-backs-cambodia-as-asean-chair-in-2022/
Cambodia affirms commitment in Asean’s secure cyberspace
Cambodia is committed to collaborate with ASEAN Member States toward an open, inclusive, safe, and secure cyberspace, as it moves towards a digital economy. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50947950/cambodia-affirms-commitment-in-aseans-secure-cyberspace/
Cambodia Expresses Satisfaction with the Progress of ACRF Implementation
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister, Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed satisfaction with the progress of the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework (ACRF) implementation, and reiterated the importance of the effective monitoring and evaluation framework, as well as guidelines for engaging various stakeholders ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50947754/cambodia-expresses-satisfaction-with-the-progress-of-acrf-implementation/
Cambodia supports East Timor to join Asean
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prak Sokhonn restated his support of East Timor’s bid for ASEAN membership. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50947633/cambodia-supports-east-timor-to-join-asean/
ASEAN slated to start talks for bloc’s 2025 e-economy accord
As ASEAN continues to grapple with Covid-19 cases and an uncertain recovery, its economic ministers have committed to conducting a study on a region-wide digital economy pact by 2023. ...
Asia News Network
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/asean-slated-start-talks-blocs-2025-e-economy-accord
China-ASEAN dialogue relations bring about mutual development, prosperity says Hun Sen
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Friday that the China-ASEAN dialogue relations have brought about development in all fields and prosperity for the nations and the people of ASEAN and China. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50933297/china-asean-dialogue-relations-bring-about-mutual-development-prosperity-says-hun-sen/
DPM Prak Sokhonn highlights important role of Cambodia as ASEAN Chair 2022
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn has highlighted the important role of Cambodia in becoming the ASEAN chairman for 2022. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50931903/dpm-prak-sokhonn-highlights-important-role-of-cambodia-as-asean-chair-2022/
ASEAN Secretary General expresses full support for Cambodia as ASEAN Chair 2022
The ASEAN General Secretariat has voiced its full support and will provide close cooperation for Cambodia as the Chair of ASEAN in 2022. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50930432/asean-secretary-general-expresses-full-support-for-cambodia-as-asean-chair-2022/
Sustainable pathways needed for water-secure Asean region
The inaugural Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and Mekong River Commission (MRC) Water Security Dialogue held last week has tabled three thematic solutions related to policy, technology, and partnership that can help countries in the Mekong and broader Asean address existential water security challenges ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50922443/sustainable-pathways-needed-for-water-secure-asean-region/
Water security in the Mekong and ASEAN key to a safe and sustainable future
The inaugural ASEAN-MRC Water Security Dialogue held last week has tabled three thematic solutions related to policy, technology, and partnership that can help countries in the Mekong and broader ASEAN address existential water security challenges that confront the region. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50922336/water-security-in-the-mekong-and-asean-key-to-a-safe-and-sustainable-future/
Asean and MRC hold dialogue on water security
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and the Mekong River Commission (MRC) are holding their first ever Water Security Dialogue today to garner innovative solutions to address emerging challenges on water security across the region. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50918847/asean-and-mrc-hold-dialogue-on-water-security/
ASEAN and Mekong River Commission to hold water security dialogue
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Mekong River Commission (MRC) are set to hold a two-day water security dialogue from Today. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50918995/asean-and-mekong-river-commission-to-hold-water-security-dialogue/
Sokhonn welcomes Brunei minister’s appointment as Asean envoy to Myanmar
Foreign Affairs Minister Prak Sokhonn yesterday lauded the appointment of Brunei Darussalam’s second Foreign Minister Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof as the Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair on Myanmar to ensure peace, stability and the country’s return aseato normalcy. ...
Cambodia to host 27th ASEAN Transport Ministers’ meeting in November
Cambodia has scheduled to host the 27th ASEAN Transport Ministers’ Meeting on Nov. 10-11, 2021. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50913385/cambodia-to-host-27th-asean-transport-ministers-meeting-in-november/
Cambodia to boost Asean-EU ties
Cambodia has committed to promote Asean-EU cooperation with the Asean foreign ministers on Friday supporting the EU’s proposal for a commemorative summit in Brussels next year to mark the 45th anniversary of Asean-EU relations. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50911664/cambodia-to-boost-asean-eu-ties/
54 years on, ASEAN succeeds in ensuring peace, stability, security, development: PM Hun Sen
Fifty-four years on, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has succeeded in ensuring peace, stability, security and steady development, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen said in a written message to mark the ASEAN Day on Sunday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50911535/54-years-on-asean-succeeds-in-ensuring-peace-stability-security-development-pm-hun-sen/
PM lays out overarching 2022 ASEAN approaches
Prime Minister Hun Sen said even though ASEAN is facing enormous challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the geo-political rivalry between China and the US, Cambodia is ready to take the chair of the ASEAN community in less than five months from now. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/pm-lays-out-overarching-2022-asean-approaches
Cambodia puts emphasis on stability for South China Sea talks
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn said Cambodia welcomes the resumption of the South China Sea Code of Conduct (COC) negotiations as it reflects the commitment of ASEAN and China to maintain regional stability by managing differences as per international law. ...
Cambodia emphasises opportunity for ASEAN-India cooperation on COVID-19 vaccine development
Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, has laid stress on the opportunity for ASEAN-India cooperation on vaccine development against the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50909770/cambodia-emphasises-opportunity-for-asean-india-cooperation-on-covid-19-vaccine-development/
Cambodia becomes country coordinator for ASEAN-Russia dialogue relations 2021-2024
Cambodia has taken over from Indonesia as the ASEAN Country Coordinator for ASEAN-Russia Dialogue Relations 2021-2024. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50909815/cambodia-becomes-country-coordinator-for-asean-russia-dialogue-relations-2021-2024/
ASEAN ministers try to forge united front against Covid-19
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn called on ASEAN to help alleviate the plight of the poor, including Cambodians, who have been severely impacted economically by Covid-19. ...
Ry Sochan
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-ministers-try-forge-united-front-against-covid-19
Cambodia highlights need for collective efforts to maintain poverty reduction outcomes in region
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn has stressed the importance of ensuring sustainable economic recovery and growth for the region, including through the materialization of the ASEAN Travel Corridor Arrangement Framework and operationalisation of the ASEAN Centre ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50907974/cambodia-highlights-need-for-collective-efforts-to-maintain-poverty-reduction-outcomes-in-region/
ASEAN Online Sale Day 2021 slated for August 8-10
ASEAN countries are preparing for the ASEAN Online Sale Day 2021, which is slated for August 8-10. Comprising two tiers for domestic and cross-border transactions, this year’s programme will be co-chaired by Brunei, which is chair of ASEAN in 2021, Singapore and Vietnam. ...
Asia News Network
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/asean-online-sale-day-2021-slated-august-8-10