Updated News Analysis: Cambodia-China Free Trade Deal Signed but Concerted Efforts are Needed to Benefit

Source: AKP

Finally, the Cambodia-China Free Trade (CCFT) deal inked on Oct. 12, 2020 sends a powerful message to friends near and far that Cambodia has expanded its greater market to the more than 1.3 billion strong Chinese market. It has great potential but just a legal framework alone is not enough to maximise the benefits of the deal – Cambodia’s resources are limited in terms of human resources, technical and financial aspects, in addition to our infrastructure and logistics areas.
Cambodia’s Prime...Read More


Cambodian PM Receives Chinese State Councilor

Source: AKP

Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, received a courtesy call from visiting Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Wang Yi, here at the Peace Palace this morning, during the latter’s two-day (Oct. 11-12) official visit in Cambodia.
According to H.E. Eang Sophalleth, Assistant to the Cambodian Premier, H.E. Wang Yi conveyed to Samdech Techo Hun Sen greetings from Chinese top leaders, especially H.E. Xi Jinping, President of China and...Read More


CCFTA Signed Under Witness of Cambodian PM and Chinese Foreign Minister

Source: AKP

The Kingdom of Cambodia and the People’s Republic of China signed here today, at around noon, their bilateral Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) to further boost their trade exchange.
The CCFTA was signed by H.E. Pan Sorasak, Minister of Commerce of Cambodia, and his Chinese counterpart H.E. Zhong Shan.
Speaking at the function, both commerce ministers spoke highly of the CCFTA, stressing that it is a new milestone in the relations between the two countries.
H.E. Pan Sorasak said that the timely...Read More


PM Thanks Authorities for Timely Assist Flood Victims

Source: AKP

Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen has expressed his thanks to relevant ministries and institutions and authorities at all levels for their attention to timely assist flood-affected people.
In a message posted on his official Facebook page this afternoon, the Premier also asked them to continue to take necessary measures against the floods to reduce to the maximum the difficulties and the impacts on human lives and properties.
Moreover, Samdech Techo Hun Sen thanked charitable people for...Read More


Cambodian Cabinet Ministers Endorse 629 Public Investment Projects for 2021-2023

Source: AKP

The Cabinet Meeting, held here this morning under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, approved the draft 3-Year Rolling Public Investment Programme 2021-2023.
According to H.E. Phay Siphan, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister and Chairman of the Royal Government Spokesperson Unit, there are in total 629 projects in this public investment programme 2021-2023, including 203 ongoing projects worth US$8,397 million and 426 new projects which need a total capital of US$4,399 million.
Funds...Read More


Cambodia Not to Request to Delay Loan Repayments from Creditors

Source: AKP

Cambodia has not requested any creditors for the delay in loan repayments during this hard time of COVID-19 pandemic, said H.E. Phay Siphan, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister and Chairman of the Royal Government Spokesperson Unit.
“As noted by the Prime Minister, Cambodia is in a better situation compared to some other countries in terms of financial sector during this COVID-19 era. Cambodia has not asked any creditors to delay loan repayments or international financial obligations,” he underlined in a...Read More


Draft National Action Plan to Prevent Violence Against Women 2019-2023 Approved

Source: AKP

The draft National Action Plan to Prevent Violence Against Women 2019-2023 was endorsed here this morning during the weekly Cabinet Meeting, said H.E. Phay Siphan, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister and Chairman of the Royal Government Spokesperson Unit.
The plenary Cabinet Meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen.
The action plan, developed in line with the Rectangular Strategy-Phase 4 of the Royal Government of Cambodia, sets out four strategies, including 1: Primary Prevention,...Read More


Cambodian Leader to Attend the Climate Vulnerable Forum Leaders' Event

Source: AKP

Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, will participate in the Climate Vulnerable Forum Leaders’ Event which will be convened on Oct. 7 via video conference on the margin of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation’s press release, the participation will be made at the invitation of H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and current...Read More


Koh Pich-Koh Norea Bridge Construction to Start in Late October

Source: AKP

The construction of a bridge connecting Koh Pich satellite city in Phnom Penh to the Koh Norea development area in the capital’s Khan Chbar Ampov will begin on Oct. 26.
The information was announced this morning by Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen at the inauguration ceremony of the Prince Manor Resort in Kean Svay district, Kandal province.
According to the Premier, he will preside over the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony.
Once built, the bridge will contribute significantly...Read More


Cambodian Premier Remains Positive Over National Economic Growth

Source: AKP

Even though Cambodia’s economy has been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen has expressed his optimism over the national economic trend this year.
Addressing to the inauguration ceremony of Prince Manor Resort in Kean Svay district, Kandal province this morning, Samdech Techo Hun Sen said that earlier, some financial institutions had forecasted negatively about Cambodia’s economic growth this year due to the coronavirus crisis, but now it is different.
“Before they have...Read More


Cambodian PM Inaugurates a New Resort Near the Capital City

Source: AKP

Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen presided over this morning the inauguration ceremony of Price Manor Resort in Kean Svay district, Kandal province, near Phnom Penh capital city.
On the occasion, Samdech Techo Hun Sen expressed his appreciation for this investment project as Cambodia and the world are currently suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to its online source, Prince Manor Resort is the first Phnom Penh City Park project built by Prince Culture and Tourism Development...Read More


Excerpt of Cambodian PM’s Statement on Issue of Ream Naval Base

Source: AKP

The following is the excerpt of the statement of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, at a gathering of civil servants and technical teams for road infrastructure construction at Preah Sihanouk province on June 1, 2020, made public this morning by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation:
“Today, I need to make it very clear, once and for all, on the issue of Ream naval base. A few weeks ago,...Read More


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