Hun Sen calls for RCEP co-op; South Korea FTA enters effect Dec 1
However, the prime minister cautioned that a myriad of complex issues threaten to undermine and set back progress towards established globalisation objectives.
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Travel boom to be expected after easing of Covid-19 measures
The Ministry of Tourism recently unveiled an eight-pronged strategy aimed at raising the numbers of international visitors to Cambodia and domestic trips nationwide.
Cambodia set for multi-million dollar oil payday in Oct
Ministry secretary of state Meng Saktheara had earlier estimated that Cambodia’s share of the sale was expected to amount to “more than $25 million”.
IMF, ADB peg Cambodia’s 2022 GDP growth at 5%
“Inflation is expected to peak this year, be lower in 2023, and decline further thereafter, assuming it remains mostly confined to imported goods”, IMF’s mission chief said.
PM Hun Sen backs ‘green economic, investment zones’ for Asean
He suggested that the climate change mitigation-oriented deal cover a wide range of areas such as energy, environment and finance.
Siem Reap to host Asean economic ministers
The 54th Asean Economic Ministers’ Meeting is a key gathering aimed at promoting regional economic cooperation and activity, as well as inclusive growth.
Strengthen monetary policy to curb rising inflation: Cambodia PM
According to the National Bank of Cambodia, the Russia-Ukraine conflict pushed inflation in Cambodia to a record 7.2 per cent in March, the highest in over a decade.
Angkor lifetime pass, special Siem Reap travel offers planned
The lifetime pass could potentially grant access to the entirety of the archaeological park. Currently, separate tickets are required to enter temples in certain areas.
Coca-Cola selling Cambodia, Vietnam assets to Hong Kong-listed Swire Pacific
Swire Coca-Cola chairman Patrick Healy said “[The acquisition] is part of a broader strategy to expand the scale, volume and revenue of our bottling business”.
Cambodia looks to increase trade with Myanmar in agri-products
Annual bilateral trade between the two countries has remained tilted in Myanmar’s favour, increasing slightly more than twofold between 2019 and 2020 to $28.2 million.