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Vietnam Initiates Trade Boost with Reduced Tariffs on Select Cambodian Goods
- 17 February 2024
In a bid to fortify economic ties, Vietnam has introduced preferential import tariffs for specific Cambodian goods, aiming to catalyze trade between the two neighboring nations. The recent issuance of Decree 5/2024/ND-CP by the Vietnamese Government outlines conditions under which lower import tariffs will be applicable for Cambodian imports. The move is expected to stimulate commerce, building up...
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Expanding Coastal Charm: Kampot Plans Two New Beaches Following ASEAN Clean Tourism City Award
- 16 February 2024
In the wake of clinching the prestigious 4th ASEAN Clean Tourism City Award in 2024, the Kampot provincial administration is unveiling ambitious plans for further development. According to the Kampot Provincial Information Department on February 15, 2024, the provincial authorities aim to create two additional beaches, marking a significant step in enhancing the region's tourist appeal. During ...
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University of Digital Economics, Veal Sbov Branch, Valued at Over US$6 Million, Officially Unveiled by PM Hun Manet
- 15 February 2024
The University of Digital Economics and Technology, worth more than US$6 million, built on 6 hectares of land in Veal Sbov Village, Sangkat Veal Sbov, Khan Chbar Ampov, Phnom Penh, has been officially inaugurated. The grand inauguration of the University of Digital Economics and Technology's new branch, an investment exceeding US$6 million, situated on a sprawling 6-hectare campus in Veal Sbov ...
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Phnom Penh Set to Become Pinnacle Destination for Investors & Tourists with Ambitious Infrastructure Project
- 15 February 2024
In a strategic move to elevate Phnom Penh to new heights of allure for both investors and tourists, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction (MLMUPC), in collaboration with relevant ministries and institutions, is spearheading a groundbreaking infrastructure project. During the Inter-Ministerial Meeting on Infrastructure Management in Phnom Penh held on 13 February 2024...
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Significant Milestone Achieved as NR31 Restoration Hits 40% Completion
- 13 February 2024
The ongoing project to restore and enhance the quality of National Road 31 (NR31) has achieved a notable milestone, reaching the 40% completion mark as of February 2024. According to the project progress updated from a recent site inspection conducted by the technical team comprising representatives from China Bridge and Road Corporation (CRBC), Guangzhou Wanan Technical Advisory Company, and prof...
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Hong Kong Economists Predict Global Economic Inflation to Remain Stagnant at 10% in 2024
- 13 February 2024
As the world steps into 2024, the global economy finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with a delicate balance of risks that could shape the trajectory of the year. Schroders, in their insightful analysis on 1 February 2024, sheds light on a nuanced economic landscape, hinting at potential challenges and opportunities. Schroders underscores a notable risk concerning the effectiveness of monet...
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Techno School Launches Construction of 5-Hectare Campus
- 8 February 2024
The Institute of Technology of Cambodia (Techno School) marked a pivotal occasion with the official commencement of construction for its second branch. Situated on an expansive 5-hectare parcel near the Victory Monument, the groundbreaking ceremony, held on 7th February 2024, was graced by the presence of His Excellency Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth, ...
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VINCI Airports Unveils Ambitious Plan for New Terminal at Sihanoukville International Airport
- 3 February 2024
VINCI Airports, the renowned French airport developer with a robust footprint in Cambodian International Airports, has announced plans for the construction of a cutting-edge terminal at Sihanoukville International Airport. The revelation came during a courtesy call on 1 February where Mr Emmanuel Menanteau, Regional Director of VINCI Airports, presented the ambitious project to HE Sun Chanthol, De...
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Sihanoukville SEZ Soars: Records Exports & Imports Worth US$ 3.6bn in 2023
- 31 January 2024
In a remarkable economic feat, the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SEZ) achieved a momentous milestone in 2023, reporting a substantial trade volume of approximately US$ 3.662 billion in exports and imports combined. The SEZ report unveiled on 29 January 2024, underscores its pivotal role, constituting a notable 7.18% share of the nation's total trade volume, which stood at US$46.83 billion. ...
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OCIC Group and French Partners Unveil Plans for Cutting-Edge Coding School in Koh Pich
- 31 January 2024
In a landmark collaboration, OCIC Group, a prominent Cambodian real estate developer, has joined forces with French company Platform Impact to establish a world-class coding school in Koh Pich, Cambodia. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed during the Cambodia Delegation visit to France, in the presence of Prime Minister Hun Manet, at Medef, as reported by CIR news on 30 January 2023. ...
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