Policy and Strategy
Cambodia, Japan Discuss Measures to Boost Logistics Efficiency & Connectivity
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Cambodia and Japan are discussing measures to strengthen and expand the efficiency of the logistic system between Cambodia, ASEAN and Japan. According to the 19th ASEAN-Japan Senior Transport Officials Meeting [STOM] Leaders Conference held online on Tuesday 13 July, both parties have agreed to implement three main […]
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US Researchers Claim China Building Over 100 ‘Nuclear’ Missile Silos in Desert
US researchers have claimed that China is building more than 100 missile silos in the desert of Gansu province based on analysis of satellite images, which could lead to the expansion of China’s nuclear capabilities, reported the Guardian recently. According to the satellite images obtained by the researchers of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation […]
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New Draft Investment Law to be Submitted for Government Approval Next Week
The long-waited draft of the new investment law will be submitted for government approval next week after the respective ministries completed compiling new inputs with the updated situation in Cambodia. HE Sok Chanda Sophea, Minister attached to Prime Minister and Secretary-General of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), said that the draft will […]
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Two Months’ Notice Given to PP Sidewalk Businesses: Demolish or Relocate
Phnom Penh municipality has placed a new order giving two months to all business owners to remove or relocate their shops located on sidewalks; otherwise face drastic legal action. In a meeting with authorities from the 14 districts on 29 June, Phnom Penh Governor HE Khoung Sreng ordered the local authorities to take action immediately […]
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PM Hun Sen Urges Private Firms to Conduct COVID-19 Rapid Self-Testing to Save National Budget
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has urged all private firms, especially construction companies and factories, to conduct COVID-19 rapid test on their employees by themselves, to reduce national spending, ease doctors’ workloads, and more importantly, preemptively preventing large-scale spread. PM Hun Sen said on 1 July that if stricter measures are not taken against the […]
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Six Regions in Mondulkiri Selected for Tourism Masterplan Development
The Cambodian government has chosen six regions in Mondulkiri province for a tourism development masterplan, with the aim of turning Mondulkiri into the fourth kingdom’s fourth economic pole. According to an official meeting regarding the draft masterplan for tourism development of Mondulkiri Province (2021-2030) on 28 June, those six regions are: 1. The 5 wildlife […]
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CCA Embraces Online Approach to Promote Connectivity Among Members Amid Pandemic
The Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) continues to embrace an online approach to help promote business activities, knowledge, and connectivity among its members and non-members amid the pandemic. CCA Secretariat General Manager Mr Chhiv Sivpheng said that the association has been active, at least on the online platform, even during the lockdowns and afterwards. “We have […]
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G7 Countries to Counter China’s BRI with US$40-trillion Build Back Better World Initiative
The United States and other members of the G7 have revealed their plan to counter China’s BRI by offering developing countries transparent infrastructure plans otherwise known as the US$40-trillion Build Back Better World (B3W) initiative, reported Reuters. The 7 nations discussed this matter during their meeting in England last week, where one agenda item was […]
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Veterans in Koh Kong to Receive Over 700 Concessional Land Plots
The Koh Kong Provincial Administration plans to allocate 691.14 hectares of social land concessions to veterans in Andong Toek commune, Botum Sakor district, Koh Kong province, according to a meeting on 01 June 2021. Koh Kong Deputy Governor Sok Sothy said in the meeting that, at this stage, the team is working on counting the […]
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PM Hun Sen Requests US to Convert 70% of debt to Aid, the Rest to Slowly Repay at Low Interest Rate
In a meeting with US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman yesterday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen requested the United States to reconsider debt repayment methods for Cambodia. The request includes allowing Cambodia to repay debt slowly and gradually with interest not exceeding 1%. Besides, PM Hun Sen also requested the United States to […]
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