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World Bank Outlines Key Reforms to Elevate Cambodia to Upper-Middle-Income Status, Government Affirms Implementation Progress
- 1 February 2024
Proclaiming the government's dedication, Prime Minister Hun Manet has said, "The government steadfastly adheres to its commitment in realizing the aspiration of becoming an upper-middle-income country by 2030 and ultimately achieving a high-income country by 2050." His unwavering commitment was underscored during a poignant address at the Cambodia Development Resource Institute conference in Novem...
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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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Cambodia’s Economic Odyssey: Anticipated 6.4% Growth in 2024
- 31 January 2024
The economic landscape of Cambodia is poised for robust expansion, with the National Bank of Cambodia forecasting a growth rate of approximately 6.4% in 2024. This optimistic projection, surpassing the 5.5% estimate for 2023, hinges on key sectors such as tourism, manufacturing, agriculture, and construction. In its comprehensive report on the economic and banking sector update for 2023 and the...
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CAMKO INFRACORE Eyes Cambodia for Global Electric Car Assembly Plant
- 25 January 2024
Korea's CAMKO INFRACORE is contemplating a substantial investment in Cambodia, envisioning the establishment of an electric car assembly plant with a focus on global exports. This ambitious plan was disclosed during a high-profile meeting held on 24 January 2024, between HE Sun Chanthol, First Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, and HE ...
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Thai PM Calls for Higher Wages & Diverse Incentives for Foreign Investments In ASEAN
- 24 January 2024
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has called on leaders of other ASEAN countries, including Malaysia and Cambodia, to work together to find ways to raise minimum wages and propose changes to foreign investment incentives, according to Thailand Business News on 22 January 2024. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, PM Thavisin emphasized the imperative for Thailand to move beyond the...
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While China-Western Trade Tension Increases, China-ASEAN Trade Increases, with US$616bn Surge Projected
- 22 January 2024
In the face of persistent trade tensions and escalating barriers between China and the West, a new analysis by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) forecasts a substantial surge in trade between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). According to a zawya.com report on 9 January 2024, this burgeoning economic partnership is poised to reach an impressive US$616 billion in the coming ...
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Cambodia-Hungary Economic Ties Surge, Reaching Nearly US$8m in the First 11 Months of 2023
- 19 January 2024
In a promising testament to the deepening economic collaboration between Cambodia and Hungary, bilateral trade volume for the first 11 months of 2023 soared to approximately US$7.7 million. This robust figure reflects a notable 9.5% increase compared to the corresponding period in 2022, underscoring the resilience and growth potential of the partnership. The encouraging data emerged from the ou...
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Cambodia & France Ink Six Pivotal MOUs for Economic Advancement
- 17 January 2024
In a groundbreaking move set to elevate economic collaboration between Cambodia and France, six crucial Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) were recently signed, heralding a new era of strategic partnership. The signing ceremony unfolded under the esteemed presidency of Samdech Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, during his official visit to Paris from 13 to 19 January 2024. Key Memoranda Un...
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VinFast Accelerates Global Expansion with US$2bn Investment Plan in India
- 14 January 2024
In a strategic move to penetrate the dynamic Indian automobile market, Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast Auto Ltd. has inked a landmark agreement with the southern state of Tamil Nadu, outlining a substantial investment of up to US$2 billion. This visionary step places VinFast at the forefront of India's burgeoning electric vehicle landscape, aiming to capture a significant share of...
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UN Predicts Global Economy Down to 2.4% in 2024, Inflation Rises to Above 10% for Developing Countries
- 11 January 2024
In a pivotal economic report, the United Nations projects a slowdown in global economic growth to 2.4% by 2024, down from the estimated 2.7% in 2023, underscoring challenges surpassing earlier expectations. Both figures remain below the pre-pandemic 3% growth rate prevalent before the 19-year epidemic in 2020, according to VOA on 9 January 2024. The UN's forecast diverges from those of the Inte...
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