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Thailand Pitches “6 Countries, 1 Goal” Initiative to Boost ASEAN Tourism
- 23 October 2024
Thailand has proposed a groundbreaking tourism initiative named "6 Countries, 1 Goal" to strengthen collaboration and tourism flow within the ASEAN region. The proposal, aimed at creating seamless travel experiences across Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand, was discussed during a meeting on 21 October 2024 between Mr Dusit Menapan, adviser to the Thai Foreign Minister, and...
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Private Sector Prioritises Three Key Measures to Boost Cambodia’s Automotive & Electronics Industry
- 17 October 2024
Cambodia's private sector has identified three pivotal measures from a list of 20 priorities to drive the development of the nation's automotive and electronics industry. This decision emerged from the second meeting of the Advisory Council for the Development of the Automotive and Electronics Sector, organized by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) on 10 October 2024, with over 1...
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Korea Provides Professional Training for Cambodia to Enhance Cultural Heritage Preservation & Tourism Development
- 14 October 2024
APSARA Authority and the Korean Heritage Agency have launched a four-day training program to bolster Cambodia's cultural heritage management, focusing on conservation, tourism development, and leveraging cultural assets. Radio National of Cambodia announced this collaborative effort on 8 October 2024. The initiative, held from 7 to 10 October 2024, aims to integrate expertise from Korean herita...
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China Eyes Tonle Sap Mining Opportunities & Cement Production in Kampot
- 14 October 2024
A delegation from Hubei province, China, led by Mr. Hu Jingli, Deputy Chairman of the Geographical Office, has expressed strong interest in studying natural mineral resources in Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap while advancing plans to invest in a cement plant in Kampot. This announcement followed a recent meeting with Siem Reap’s Deputy Governor, Mr. Di Rado, where the delegation discussed enhancing ...
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Canada to Establish Embassy in Phnom Penh, Strengthening Diplomatic & Trade Ties
- 13 October 2024
Canada has announced plans to open an embassy in Phnom Penh, aiming to enhance its long-standing relationship with Cambodia and expand trade cooperation between the two nations. This decision was confirmed during a working meeting between PM Hun Manet and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on 10 October 2024 in Vientiane, Laos. PM Trudeau informed Hun Manet of Canada's intention to establish the embass...
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China Grants Over USD 42m to Boost Cambodia’s Infrastructure Development
- 12 October 2024
To Cambodia’s infrastructure development, China has pledged 300 million yuan (approximately USD 42 million) in grants. This commitment, aimed at advancing Cambodia’s infrastructure, was confirmed during a bilateral meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang at the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits in Vientiane, Laos. The pledge reflects China’s ongoing dedicat...
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Japanese Firm, MIRARTH, Expands Cashew Processing in Kampong Thom with Plans to Extract Oil from Cashew Shells
- 10 October 2024
MIRARTH, a Japanese company operating in Kampong Thom, is significantly expanding its cashew nut processing capacity from 300 tons per year in 2021 to 1,500 tons annually while exploring new avenues for refining oil from cashew shells. This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to innovation and value-added processing within Cambodia’s agricultural sector. The company presented a two-yea...
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MPWT Completes Trapeang Sre Border Gate Project, Paving Way for Next-Phase Development
- 10 October 2024
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has officially announced the successful completion of the Trapeang Sre International Border Gate Improvement Project, a critical undertaking implemented under the Official Development Assistance Framework of the Republic of Korea. This milestone is expected to enhance cross-border trade and logistics operations in the region, positioning Cambodia f...
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Cambodia’s Trade Volume with RCEP Surges to Nearly USD 23bn in 8-Month Period, Up 17%
- 9 October 2024
Cambodia’s trade relations with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) witnessed substantial growth in the first eight months of 2024, reaching an impressive USD 22.92 billion, a 17.2% increase compared to the USD 19.55 billion recorded during the same period last year. This spike in trade highlights Cambodia's deepening economic integration with RCEP member countries, which acc...
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Cambodia & Canada Forge New Path in Joint Venture Developments with MoU SigningCambodia & Canada Forge New Path in Joint Venture Developments with MoU Signing
- 9 October 2024
To strengthen bilateral investment and expand economic cooperation, Cambodia and Canada have formalized an agreement to promote joint venture projects, focusing on priority sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, and technology. The MoU was signed between the Cambodian Duke Association and Excellence Industrielle Saint-Laurent (FISL) of Quebec, Canada, during the visit of Cambodia's Depu...
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