Cooperation and networking
Cambodia & Singapore Push for ASEAN Power Grid to Combat Rising Electricity Prices & Promote Green Energy
Cambodia and Singapore have proposed the re-establishment of the ASEAN Power Grid, aiming to promote green energy, protect the environment, and control rising electricity prices. This initiative, announced by Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rattanak in a video released on 4 June 2024, comes 25 years after ASEAN initially set this goal but was […]
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Canadian Investors Explores Investment Opportunities in Six Key Sectors in Cambodia
A business delegation from the Cambodian Chamber of Commerce in Montreal, Canada, recently met with the Council for the Development of Cambodia to explore investment opportunities in six major sectors: agriculture and processing, tourism, health, real estate, services, and industry. The meeting, aimed at fostering stronger economic ties, took place on 5 June 2024.HE Nuth […]
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Cambodia & Turkey Agree to Boost Bilateral Trade to US$1bn
Cambodia and Turkey have committed to enhancing their bilateral trade to US$1 billion in the near future. This agreement was announced in a press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on 30 May 2024. During a two-day visit to Turkey, Cambodian Foreign Minister Sok Chenda Sophea aimed to broaden cooperation across […]
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World Bank Grants Nearly US$80m to Cambodia to Enhance Over 1,500 Educational Institutions Nationwide
The World Bank has allocated an additional US$79.5 million to Cambodia to improve access to quality education across 1,590 educational institutions. This expansion, announced in a press release on 30 May 2024, builds upon an initial funding package of US$69.25 million approved in January 2022. The new financing package includes a US$60 million loan from […]
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Cambodia Proposes Establishment of Hungarian Trade Office to Boost Trade Volume from 9.53% Increase Last Year
Cambodia has proposed the establishment of a Hungarian Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia to enhance trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. This initiative comes as the trade volume between Cambodia and Hungary for the first 11 months of 2023 surpassed US$7.7 million, reflecting a 9.53% increase compared to the same period in 2022. […]
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WLCC Explores Investment Opportunities in Cambodia’s Construction & Real Estate Sectors
The World Lin Chamber of Commerce (WLCC) is investigating investment prospects in Cambodia’s priority sectors, particularly construction and real estate. This initiative was discussed during a meeting between Mr Tan Sri Dato Lim Soon Peng, President of the World Lin Chamber of Commerce, and PM Samdech Hun Manet on 28 May 2024. Mr Tan Sri […]
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France to Build Museum Near Koh Ker to Boost More Tourists
France plans to build a museum near Koh Ker temple to attract more tourists. This initiative was discussed by HE M. Vincent Éblé, Senator of the Seine-et-Marne (Île-de-France) and Chairman of the Franco-Cambodian Friendship Group, during a meeting with Samdech Techo Hun Sen on 17 May 2024. During the meeting, HE M. Vincent Éblé suggested […]
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Korean Industrial Alliance Eyes Major Investments in Cambodia’s Furniture, Engineering, and Automotive Sectors
Plans to expand investment in Cambodia’s furniture, engineering, and automotive sectors have been confirmed by new companies from the Korea Industrial Alliance Forum. This announcement was made during a discussion between His Majesty the King of Cambodia and Mr. Marn Ki-jeong, President of the Korea Federation of Industries (KIAF) on 17 May 2024, during an […]
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China Pledges US$10m to Bolster Cambodia’s Counterfeit Product Defences
Cambodia and China are set to strengthen their collaboration in combating counterfeit goods. During a working meeting on 16 May 2024, the Suzhou Institute of Construction Science in China proposed a US$10 million investment to establish a state-of-the-art counterfeit product laboratory in Cambodia. This initiative, communicated by Mr. Jack Yang, Director General of the Institute, […]
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Chinese Company YIG Eyes SEZ Opportunity Near Siem Reap Angkor International Airport
In a move that could significantly bolster Siem Reap’s economic landscape, YIG, a major Chinese investment firm, has expressed interest in developing a special economic zone (SEZ) near the newly constructed Siem Reap Angkor International Airport. This interest was conveyed during a meeting on 17 May 2024 between HE Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the […]
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