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The 16th Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, a pivotal gathering aimed at reinforcing and fostering collaborative ties between the two neighboring nations, took place at the Garden City Phnom Penh Hotel from March 18 to 22, 2024. This event, hosted by the Cambodian Ministry of National Defence, serves as a platform for dialogue and…
The transformative wave of digital currencies is reshaping the global financial landscape, with 134 countries, representing 98% of the global economy, now exploring digital versions of their currencies. This seismic shift underscores the urgency for ASEAN nations, including Cambodia, to actively engage in the digital currency arena to ensure their financial systems remain competitive and…
Neak Oknha Kith Meng, the President of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and Chair of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council Cambodia, has extended an invitation to Australian businesses to explore the myriad opportunities the Cambodian market has to offer. In his appeal, Kith Meng highlighted Cambodia’s role as a strategic entry point for Australian…
On the 5th of March, 2024, His Excellency KUNG Phoak, the esteemed Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the leader of the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) for Cambodia, participated in a crucial gathering of ASEAN-Australia Senior Officials. The meeting’s agenda was centered around refining the Melbourne Declaration,…
From February 27 to 29, 2024, Dr. CHEM Widhya, the distinguished Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Cambodia, and the country’s representative for the High-Level Task Force on the ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision (HLTF-ACV), took part in the 13th HLTF-ACV meeting held in Vientiane, Lao PDR. During this…
In a significant achievement for Cambodian sports, two athletes have secured medals in the Windsurfing Techno 293 Plus Open category at the prestigious 43rd Singapore Open Windsurfing & Foiling Championship and Techno Asian Championship 2024 held in Singapore. Sem Brospov and Keo Phearon emerged victorious, with Brospov capturing the silver medal and Phearon securing the…
Cambodia stands as a model of resilience and growth, a nation that has steadily emerged as an attractive destination for investors with an eye on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and agriculture. At the core of Cambodia’s unique investment appeal are its communes and villages, integral components of the country’s administrative framework that offer a…
The Information Technology (IT) landscape in Cambodia is undergoing significant changes, with increased opportunities for ASEAN IT companies to establish and expand their operations within the nation, according to experienced professionals in the field. This development was a key topic of discussion at a recent event hosted by Innov8tif Solutions in Phnom Penh. Innov8tif Solutions,…
The Cambodia University of Technology and Science (CamTech) in Phnom Penh recently hosted a workshop on 15th February, focusing on the relationship between mental health and the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in the context of Cambodia’s urban development. The Dissemination Workshop showcased the groundbreaking research of distinguished academics Dr. Ret Thearom and Dr. Chea…
In a significant move to reinforce Cambodia’s commitment to regional cooperation and stability, His Excellency PRAK Nguon Hong, Secretary of State, represented Cambodia at the 7th Indian Ocean Conference. This notable event, which took place on February 9-10, 2024, in Perth, Australia, was centered around the theme “Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean”. The…
The ASEAN region is moving forward with optimism into the future, with a positive economic outlook that heralds growth and prosperity across its varied landscapes. Central to this optimistic projection is the synergy of strong private consumption, targeted government spending, and a growing appeal for foreign direct investment. Countries like Indonesia, Cambodia, the Philippines, Vietnam,…
Despite a challenging global economic climate, Cambodia has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth within the ASEAN region. The country’s economy expanded by 5.5% in 2023, up from 5.2% in the previous year, even as global economic growth slowed significantly. This performance is particularly noteworthy against a backdrop of declining growth rates worldwide, with advanced economies…
Kampot, a charming city in Cambodia, has once again garnered international recognition as an ASEAN Clean Tourist City for the 2024-2026 period. This accolade was announced during the prestigious ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024, which took place from January 22 to 27 in Vientiane, Laos. The forum, themed “Quality and Responsible ASEAN-Sustaining ASEAN Future,” saw participation…
