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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has articulated a comprehensive perspective on enhancing the standards of living for the country’s citizens, emphasizing that it goes beyond merely increasing their income. On Thursday, April 5, during the inauguration ceremony of the new Toyota assembly plant in the Royal Group Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone, the Prime Minister…
In a significant move towards boosting the local automotive industry, a new vehicle assembly factory has been launched in Cambodia through a collaboration between Japan’s Toyota Tsusho Corporation and the Cambodian conglomerate Kong Noun Group. Situated within the precincts of the Royal Group Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone, this venture aims to cater to the…
Cambodian investment opportunities took center stage as they were introduced to a significant audience of over 6,000 investors from Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) at the recent Moscow International Property Show. The event, which took place on April 12-13 in Moscow city, is renowned as one of the premier annual gatherings for…
On the 30th of April, 2024, a significant meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Cambodia, marking a step forward in international relations. His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister SOK Chenda Sophea, who also serves as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, engaged in comprehensive discussions with Mr.…
In the near future, Phnom Penh is gearing up to host a pivotal business forum that aims to foster enhanced trade and investment cooperation between Cambodia and Mexico. This development emerged from a recent meeting held on Monday between Kith Meng, President of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, and Liliana Ferrer, Ambassador of Mexico to…
In a heartwarming gesture of appreciation, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has voiced his thankfulness to the citizens of Cambodia, both within the nation and abroad, for their unwavering support of the Funan Techo Canal project. His sentiments were shared during a meeting with employees at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on Wednesday, May 1. The…
In a significant move to solidify the foundation of economic diplomacy while exploring key opportunities for cooperation and investment within Cambodia, a delegation led by His Excellency OUK Sophorn, Under-Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFA.IC), embarked on an insightful two-day visit on 26-27 April 2024. The delegation, representing…
In a concerted effort to bolster market competitiveness and innovation, the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) alongside the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, commemorated World Intellectual Property (IP) Day 2024. The event, themed ‘Intellectual Property and the SDGs: Building Our Common Future With Innovation and Creativity’, underscored the union of intellectual property rights with…
On April 27, 2024, a significant cultural and economic event took place in Phnom Penh, marking a momentous occasion to celebrate the diversity and unity of the ASEAN community. His Excellency SOK Chenda Sophea, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, graced the ASEAN Bazaar, an event organized by the…
In a significant move aimed at fostering harmony and compliance within the workplace, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training recently unveiled an innovative recognition program dubbed as the ‘One Enterprise as One Peaceful Community’ award. Set to become an annual event from May 1, 2025, this initiative seeks to reward enterprises that exemplify outstanding…
Prime Minister Hun Manet recently articulated the investment strategy of the Royal Government of Cambodia, emphasizing the dual focus on safeguarding current investments while simultaneously welcoming new ones. This announcement was made during a gathering with over 5,000 representatives from the informal economy at OCIC, Phnom Penh, on Sunday, April 28. The Prime Minister highlighted…
In a significant diplomatic gathering, His Excellency KUNG Phoak, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) Leader from Cambodia, co-chaired the 20th meeting of the ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials (ARSOM). This pivotal event, co-led with His Excellency Andrey Rudenko, the Deputy Minister of Foreign…
In a diplomatic gesture underscoring international cooperation, H.E Ambassador Kairat Sarybay, Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), recently paid a visit to H.E Dr. KHY Sovanratana, Secretary of State. This meeting aimed to reinforce the relationship between CICA member states and to further collective efforts towards peace and…
