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Cambodia’s new Rules of Origin Law to better facilitate international trade
Cambodia has approved a new Rules of Origin (ROO) law, which is to be in line with the standards set by the World Trade Organization (WTO). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501332195/cambodias-new-rules-of-origin-law-to-better-facilitate-international-trade/
Origin of goods draft law sails through NA
A draft law on rules of origin was unanimously approved by the National Assembly (NA) during the June 12 session, with 96 supporting votes. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/origin-goods-draft-law-sails-through-na
WTO help sought in LDC exit
Cambodia has asked the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to support a comprehensive study of its exit strategy from the group of the least developed countries (LDC), the Ministry of Commerce reported on December 6. ...
Hom Phanet |
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/wto-help-sought-ldc-exit
WTO nations reaffirm pledge to aid LDCs through trade
Six World Trade Organization members on Tuesday pledged a combined $13 million to finance the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), a significant show of support for trade as a development tool. The pledge was made on the same day that Prime Minister Hun Sen addressed WTO members ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50621053/wto-nations-reaffirm-pledge-to-aid-ldcs-through-trade/
PM criticises EU during WTO meeting
Prime Minister Hun Sen has renewed accusations of double standards by the European Union over the possible suspension of the Kingdom’s Everything-but-arms trade status during his visit to Geneva. Mr Hun Sen is attending a three-day meeting on Aid for Trade Global Review in Switzerland and ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50621146/pm-criticises-eu-during-wto-meeting/
Kampot pepper hit by climate change
Farmers of Kampot pepper have had a rough planting season due to climate change, but the decrease in production is unlikely to seriously affect the market, according to the head of the Kampot Pepper Promotion Association (KPPA). ...
Cheng Sokhorng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kampot-pepper-hit-climate-change
UK to maintain Cambodia’s duty-free access
The British government has attempted to assuage the fears of least developed countries (LDCs) including Cambodia by assuring them that they will retain their trade privileges to the United Kingdom following the country’s exit from the European Union ...
Kali Kotoski
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/uk-maintain-cambodias-duty-free-access
Kingdom asks WTO to share trade information
Cambodian Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak put forward a proposal last week requesting that the World Trade Organization (WTO) share information of bilateral and regional trade agreements with all its members to help smaller economies integrate into global trade markets. ...
Post Staff
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdom-asks-wto-share-trade-information
Level the playing field: PM to World Trade Organization
Prime Minister Hun Sen accused the World Trade Organization (WTO) of operating under a double standard yesterday, claiming the international trade body was applying pressure on small developing economies while overlooking the regulatory breaches of its more developed member states. ...
Kali Kotoski and Touch Sokha
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/level-playing-field-pm-world-trade-organization
Govt reinstates biosecurity measures
The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry will reinstate sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) inspections on imported goods close to 10 years after having made the commitment to the World Trade Organization (WTO). ...
Chea Vannak
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/35856/govt-reinstates-biosecurity-measures/
Cambodia to host LDC roundtable
Cambodia is set to host a meeting in Siem Reap to help coordinate the trade interests of 48 least-developed countries (LDCs), said the Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak on Thursday.“The members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) were confident in us and chose Cambodia, at ...
Sum Manet
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/34852/cambodia-to-host-ldc-roundtable/
Cambodia will chair LDC bureau at WTO
Cambodia has been selected to chair the Global Coordination Bureau of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) next year, state-owned media outlet AKP reported yesterday. ...
Post Staff
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-will-chair-ldc-bureau-wto
Ukraine eyes Cambodia
Ukraine aims to promote more bilateral cooperation and boost trade with Cambodia. At the same time, Kiev is urging Ukrainian businesses to consider investing in the Kingdom’s high performing sectors. ...
Sum Manet
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/28247/ukraine-eyes-cambodia/
Cambodia to return to former glory
Kuala Lumpur (The star /ANN) — A country once torn apart by war is emerging as a key investment destination for small and medium enterprises. It was once home to a great civilization. In the 12th century, the Khmer empire was South-East Asia’s largest. Angkor was ...
http://www.thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/detail/1?page=13&token=NDRhOTI5NzA0Y2E
Cambodian Economy Hurt by Land Evictions
Kratie province – Cambodia’s transformation from war-torn basket-case to one of Asia’s most promising emerging economies is being overshadowed by a backwards lurch in human rights and land policies that critics say are entrenching poverty. Next week’s visit by Barack Obama, the fist by a U.S. ...
