Director General of Customs introduced 4 points on Strengthening the Effective Management of Natural Stone Exports
Phnom Penh: Dr. Kun Nhim, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister and Director General of Customs and Excise of Cambodia, on October 2, 2023, issued a letter to the Director of the Branch Department and the Office of Customs and Excise on strengthening the efficiency of natural stone export management.In the letter, Dr. Kun Nhem stated that in order to ensure the effectiveness of management as well as to facilitate the export of natural stone products, the General Department of Customs and Excise would like to introduce four major points: First, the classification of natural stone. Export, 2. Issuance of permit, 3. Verification of customs duties and 4. Inspection at the border.
EIU Sees Cambodia As One Of World's Fastest Growing Economies In 2024
Phnom Penh, September 28, 2023 --The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) forecast Thursday that Cambodia would be among the world’s fastest growing economies next year.According to a webinar by the affiliate of The Economist newspaper in London, Brunei, the Philippines and Vietnam are also expected to have high levels of growth in 2024 along with Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania.“It’s mainly an emerging markets story for next year,” said Tom Rafferty, the EIU’s head of global forecasting and economics."Overall, growth is expected to remain flat next year, at a slow and steady pace,” he said.With the world global economy projected to expand by 2.3 percent next year, the EIU said the United States was likely to suffer a “slowdown but no recession” in 2024.Deflation in Japan is meanwhile forecast to come to an end next year and China’s economy is seen as "weak but stabilising,” the EIU said.Other Asian economies are expected to benefit from export recoveries, falling interest rates and supply chain investments, it added.At the same time, the EIU said, Europe is expected grow faster than the United States as it rebounds from weak growth this year.
Government Spends Over US$1.2 Billion On Cash Transfer Programmes
Phnom Penh, October 02, 2023 --The Royal Government has transferred over US$1.2 billion to nearly five million poor and vulnerable people, pregnant women and under-two-year-old children, and vulnerable people pressured by inflation under cash transfer programmes.The figure was highlighted in a report launched recently by the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans, and Youth Rehabilitation.It added that the effective emergency financial support was applauded by the recipients, development partners, national and international civil society organisations, and the general public.The report comprehensively evaluated the impact of the cash transfer programmes on the above-said groups.In addition to these emergency interventions, the Royal Government has many other policies to help Cambodians of all walks of life in all sectors across the country.
EIU Sees Cambodia as One of World's Fastest Growing Economies in 2024
Phnom Penh, September 28, 2023 --The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) forecast Thursday that Cambodia would be among the world’s fastest growing economies next year.According to a webinar by the affiliate of The Economist newspaper in London, Brunei, the Philippines and Vietnam are also expected to have high levels of growth in 2024 along with Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania.“It’s mainly an emerging markets story for next year,” said Tom Rafferty, the EIU’s head of global forecasting and economics."Overall, growth is expected to remain flat next year, at a slow and steady pace,” he said.With the world global economy projected to expand by 2.3 percent next year, the EIU said the United States was likely to suffer a “slowdown but no recession” in 2024.Deflation in Japan is meanwhile forecast to come to an end next year and China’s economy is seen as "weak but stabilising,” the EIU said.Other Asian economies are expected to benefit from export recoveries, falling interest rates and supply chain investments, it added.At the same time, the EIU said, Europe is expected grow faster than the United States as it rebounds from weak growth this year.
Cambodia-Thailand Bilateral Trade Tops US$2.58 Billion in First Eight Months
Phnom Penh, September 28, 2023 --The bilateral trade between Cambodia and Thailand was amounted to US$2,585 million in the January-August period of this year, a 19.9 percent decrease over that of last year, a report of the General Department of Customs and Excise showed.Cambodia exported US$646 million worth of goods to Thailand, inching up 5.4 percent over the same period last year, while its imports from Thailand decreased by 25.8 percent to US$1,938 million, the report pointed out.Cambodia’s main exports to Thailand include textiles, agricultural products, gems, raw materials and semi-finished products.Imports from Thailand are mostly fish, meat, vegetables, automobiles, organic fertilisers, foodstuffs, and construction materials.Thai Prime Minister H.E. Srettha Thavisin is paying his first official visit to Cambodia on Sept. 28. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, during his day-long visit to Phnom Penh, H.E. Srettha Thavisin and Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia will hold bilateral talks aimed at charting a course of action to further deepen and expand the extensive spectrum of mutually beneficial ties under bilateral and multilateral frameworks.The two leaders will take part in a handover ceremony for the Transit and Reception Centre for Victims of Trafficking and Other Vulnerable Groups in Poipet City, part of a bilateral cooperation initiative.
Thai cabinet orders Thai farmers to suspend bank debt for three years
A deputy finance minister said on Tuesday that the Thai cabinet has agreed a plan to postpone debt payments for millions of farmers for a period of three years at a cost to the government of roughly 33 billion baht ($908 million).According to Julapun Amornvivat, the suspension of principal and interest payments will start on October 1 and farmers who have complied with interest payments will also be permitted to borrow up to 100,000 baht from the government-run Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives.According to him, the purpose of the legislation is to lessen farmers' obligations so they can "come back strong". A total of 2.7 million farmers are qualified to participate in the program.Thailand, the second-largest exporter of rice in the world, has one of the highest rates of household debt in Asia.According to official data, 66.7% of all agricultural households were in debt in 2021, primarily due to farming-related expenses. After taking out loans to pay for their crops, many agricultural families are left with generations-long debt.The debt proposal is one of a number of policies the new populist administration, which took office last month, has put out to jump-start a stagnant economy dragged down by plummeting exports and investor confidence.According to Julapun, the suspension would cost the government around 11 billion baht ($302.8 million) a year, while the cabinet on Tuesday gave its approval to about 12 billion baht.($1 = 36.34 baht)
More Exports of Cambodian Agricultural Products to Japan Encouraged
Phnom Penh, September 27, 2023 --Japan has encouraged Cambodia to increase its exports of agricultural products to Japan, as the current exports are still low.The call was made by H.E. UENO Atsushi, Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia, in a roundtable discussion on Cambodia-Japan Relations, organised by the Cambodian Club of Journalists here in Phnom Penh on Sept. 26.H.E. UENO Atsushi emphasised that needful assistance for Cambodia's agricultural sector can be negotiated under the Official Development Assistance (ODA) to address the high transportation costs and trademark issues to boost exports.ODA has supported Cambodia in environmental and agricultural development through the construction of irrigation and transport infrastructure, said the Japanese ambassador.Japanese companies are also investing in Cambodia to process Cambodian pepper and cashew nuts for export to Japan.Japan supports the import of Cambodian agricultural products through both the state and private sectors.
EUROCHAM and AHK Vietnam join hands to increase German investment in Cambodia
Phnom Penh: The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham Cambodia) and AHK Vietnam will sign a Memorandum of Understanding at the ASEAN-Cambodia Business Summit on September 29 to commemorate the relationship that has been strengthened as six months have passed as both sides are committed to achieving common goals in the future.In May, the jurisdiction of the Vietnam AHK Working Group was extended to Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, and an AHK delegation, including its Chairman Marko Walde, visited the European Chamber ofCommerce in Cambodia in Phnom Penh to discuss the Cambodian market and find collaborative parts.Among the areas of cooperation mentioned in the Memorandum of Understanding, the two sides will share best practices and knowledge to attract more investment and trade opportunities between Germany and Cambodia. The goals set out in the memorandum of understanding also include investment support for Cambodia from German companies in Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar.In addition to trade and investment, the MoU seeks to promote cooperation in supporting Cambodia's sustainable development, enhancing the skills of the Cambodian workforce, and providing business development services to companies. A working group representing both sides will be set up to work on a joint initiative by the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia to assist AHK Vietnam in arranging meetings with Cambodian authorities and other stakeholders.In establishing this partnership, AHK Vietnam has acquired a key ally in its mission to build stronger trade relations between Germany and Cambodia, a mission that the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia has been pursuing since the establishment of German Business Cambodia in 2021. Similarly, the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia will benefit from increased awareness of the Vietnamese market and the skills provided by AHK's knowledgeable staff and network of experts."We are pleased to strengthen the growing relationship between AHK and the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia through this Memorandum of Understanding," said AHK Representative in Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos. Over the past six months, our cooperation has grown stronger, and the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding is a milestone in our commitment to further promote business opportunities and investment.He said that by sharing the best practices and valuable knowledge, we aim to have a business environment that attracts increased investment and facilitates trade between Germany and Cambodia. Our goals also include supporting German companies in ASEAN to effectively invest in Cambodia, contributing to the growth and prosperity of the subregion."We can not act alone in ASEAN and it is important that we work with our neighbors to help us achieve our common goals," said Martin Brisson, CEO of EuroCham. This mutually beneficial memorandum of understanding will allow us to understand the complexities of the Vietnamese market and hopefully attract cross-border businesses to Cambodia. AHK has a strong presence in Vietnam for almost a decade, and we can work together to build a strong business relationship between German and Cambodian companies, with the Kingdom of Cambodia's economy continuing to diversify and grow.
UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy Visits Cambodia to Boost Trade Opportunities
Phnom Penh, September 25, 2023 --The UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy H.E Heather Wheeler MP is visiting Cambodia this week from Sept. 24 to 26 aiming to strengthen the bilateral trade and investment relationship with Cambodia, according to a press release from the British Embassy in Cambodia issued on Monday.During her stay in Cambodia, she will meet with Cambodian ministers and British and Cambodian businesses to explore opportunities to strengthen the commercial relationship and support Cambodia’s sustainable development and transition from Least Developed Countries (LDC) status, stated the press release.The UK sees huge potential to deploy green investment and encourage Cambodian exports, under the UK’s “Developing Country Trading Scheme”, to increase Cambodia’s competitiveness and increase incomes for Cambodians, the source pointed out.“It is fantastic to return to my new role as Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy, to strengthen the bilateral trade and investment relationship with Cambodia,” UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy MP Heather Wheeler spoke ahead of the visit.This year is an exciting year for UK-Cambodia trade and investment as the two countries celebrate the 70 years of diplomatic relations, she added.“We have launched our inaugural Joint Trade and Investment Forum, prioritised Cambodia as part of our international British Investment Partnerships work, and encouraged even more fantastic Cambodian producers to use the Developing Countries Trading Scheme to export to the UK,” she said.She will join the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Education, Youth and Sports in presiding over the launching ceremony of the first ever UK university branch campus in Cambodia, a truly historic moment and a sign of the UK’s ongoing commitment to Cambodia, underlined the statement.“We will continue to work closely with our Cambodian partners to promote trade opportunities between our two countries,” it said.UK-Cambodia trade in 2022 had recovered to its pre-pandemic levels of over US$1 billion. Cambodian exports to the UK are predominantly made up of garments, footwear and bicycles.Cambodia qualifies for Comprehensive Preferences under the UK’s recently launched Developing Countries Trading Scheme – this gives Cambodia duty-free, quota-free access to the UK market for 99 percent of product lines.
Cambodia, Japan Boost Bilateral Tourism Cooperation
Phnom Penh, September 22, 2023 --Cambodia and Japan have boosted their bilateral tourism cooperation, urging for the resumption of All Nippon Airways (ANA)’s direct flights to Cambodia to facilitate the travel of tourists, businessmen and investors.The commitment was made during a meeting between Cambodian Minister of Tourism H.E. Sok Soken and Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E Ueno Atsushi in Phnom Penh on Thursday.Both sides discussed opportunities and potentials for further strengthening and expanding cooperation in the tourism sector, especially in boosting the flow of Cambodian-Japanese tourists.They encouraged the resumption of direct flights by Tokyo-based ANA, which was paused during the Covid-19 spread.ANA has operated direct flights between the two countries since 2016 but closed its Phnom Penh office on April 1 with a plan to resume operations in September.During the pre-Covid 19 crisis, around 200,000 Japanese tourists visited Cambodia, and about 20,000 Cambodians visited Japan.Additionally, the two sides were committed to further strengthening tourism cooperation by promoting cultural and economic exchanges, building stronger people-to-people contacts and enhancing mutual trust between both nations.
Electricity Price Cut For Industrial And Agricultural Enterprises
Phnom Penh, September 21, 2023 --The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced a reduction in electricity prices for industrial and agricultural enterprises for October to December.The ministry issued the notification on Sept. 20, suggesting applicable consumers to file for the reduction at their respective local electricity offices.The measure followed a recent instruction by Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet in order to encourage the production expansion of factories and agricultural enterprises, which will eventually create more jobs and income for the people.As guided by the notification, the electricity price reduction is applicable to all industrial and agricultural consumers connected to medium- and high-voltage networks across Cambodia.The reduction is applied for the amount of voltage consumed beyond the average of the past six months, April to September.A 10-percent price reduction, it added, is entitled to the electricity consumption from Mondays through Saturdays between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.A 20-percent reduction is eligible for energy consumption from Mondays through Saturday between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. and 24 hours on Sundays and public holidays.During the three-month price reduction period, the government will run an assessment of the measure.If it is found effective, the practice could be continued, and eligible consumers will be notified 30 days before the decision is made.The statement continued that this measure is not applicable for consumers who are government bodies, commercial institutions, or households.
FAO Says Cambodian Wholesale Rice Prices Stable Or Higher Last Month
Phnom Penh, September 20, 2023 --Wholesale rice prices in Cambodia were stable or rising last month despite surges in Thailand and Vietnam, the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) said Wednesday.The FAO’s latest Food Monitoring and Analysis Bulletin said domestic prices of rice for most countries in East and South Asia rose in August — and were well above their year-earlier level.In Cambodia, "wholesale prices of rice were stable or increasing in August 2023,” the monthly bulletin said.“Prices increased by 11 percent in Battambang market, on concerns over the impact of dry weather conditions on ongoing 2023 main crops and by 10 percent in the capital, Phnom Penh, due to high transport cost,” it said.In Thailand and Vietnam, prices soared to levels “about 45 to 65 percent higher than in August 2022 and hitting muti-year highs, mostly influenced by India’s July ban on non-basmati white rice exports, exacerbated by seasonal upward pressure.”In Myanmar, prices of a widely consumed variety rose slightly from July. But they were up 120 percent from August last year “after sustained increases since the beginning of 2022, owing to tight availability from a below-average 2022 output, strong export demand, as well as conflict-related disruptions to markets.”
NBC to sell US dollars eight more time in the next four weeks to intervene in the exchange market
Phnom Penh: The National Bank of Cambodia will continue to intervene in the foreign exchange market by bidding for the US dollar eight more times in the next four weeks, of which twice a week. This is according to the press release of the National Bank of Cambodia on September 18, 2023.The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has noted that after four bids in the last two weeks, the riel exchange rate against the US dollar has fallen to market level. Meanwhile, looking at the fluctuation of the US dollar in international markets and the evolution of the current and future macroeconomic situation of Cambodia, the National Bank of Cambodia will continue to control the exchange rate pressure further.To this end, the National Bank of Cambodia will continue to intervene as necessary until the exchange rate is at an appropriate level, which will strengthen the purchasing power of the riel and contribute to the continued recovery of the Cambodian economy after the crisis. Covid 19.Interventions are scheduled twice a week (Wednesday and Friday) for the next four weeks. However, the National Bank of Cambodia did not specify the amount of the eight interventions.Please be informed that the National Bank of Cambodia has auctioned 4 US dollars for a total of 50 million US dollars from 6 to 15 September 2023, the strategy of intervention in the exchange market to maintain the value of the riel to maintain the purchasing power of the Cambodian people as the value of the US dollar has risen significantly in recent times against other currencies, including the Cambodian riel.
France Vows to Further Support Cambodia's Rural Development
Phnom Penh, September 19, 2023 --France has vowed to further boost the bilateral cooperation with Cambodia in all sectors, especially in rural development.The promise was made in a meeting between H.E. Chhay Rithisen, Minister of Rural Development, H.E. Jacques Pellet, Ambassador of France to Cambodia, and Mrs. Sandrine Boucher, the French Development Agency (AFD)'s Country Director for Cambodia here in Phnom Penh on Sept. 18.H.E. Jacques Pellet spoke highly of the good cooperation between the two countries, recalling that France has contributed to the development of physical infrastructure and education by providing scholarships to Cambodian students.0H.E. Chhay Rithisen expressed thanks to the Government of France for its cooperation and assistance to Cambodia through AFD.H.E. Minister underlined the new government's Pentagonal Strategy as well as the ministry's priority works focusing on the development of physical infrastructure and communications, improvement of people's living standard in rural communities, diversification of rural economic activities, and strengthening of administrative support services and general affairs.
Azerbaijan to Boost Trade Collaboration with Cambodia
Phnom Penh, September 15, 2023 --Azerbaijan was committed to strengthening and expanding relations and cooperation with Cambodia, especially in trade and politics.The commitment was made by H.E. Shovgi Kamal Oglu Mehdizada, newly appointed Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Cambodia in a courtesy meeting with Cambodian Acting Head of State, Samdech Vibol Sena Pheakdei Say Chhum here in Phnom Penh on Sept. 15.H.E. Shovgi Kamal Oglu Mehdizada affirmed to do his utmost to maintain the long-lasting and historical relations and cooperation between both nations during his diplomatic mission in Cambodia.Samdech Say Chhum spoke highly of the good cooperation in all sectors between the two countries.he Acting Head of State added that the Cambodian government and institutions are ready to closely cooperate with H.E. Ambassador to promote the friendship and cooperation for the mutual interest of both countries and peoples.
Cambodia, Korea to Continue Boosting Digital and Investment Cooperation
Phnom Penh, September 13, 2023 --Cambodia and the Republic of Korea, through the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), have been committed to further boost their cooperation in the digital sector, trade exchange, and investment.The commitment was made during a working meeting here at Rosewood Phnom Penh this morning between H.E. Ms. Chring Botum Rangsay, Ambassador of Cambodia to the Republic of Korea, a KITA delegation, and H.E. Hem Vandy, Cambodian Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation.H.E. Hem Vandy hopes that the meeting will help the two countries expand opportunities towards a deeper industrial cooperation, which will strengthen their trade relations not only in manufacturing-based industries, but also in high-tech industry.According to Mr. Khat Chen, Commercial Attaché, in May 2023, KITA organised a business forum with the participation of 100 companies to study and discuss investment opportunities in Cambodia.KITA, which has more than 70,000 companies as members will continue to seek additional investment opportunities in Cambodia, he added.Yesterday, H.E. Ms. Chring Botum Rangsay and the KITA delegation led by its Vice President Mr. Jeong Marn-ki paid a visit to Preah Sihanouk coastal province to learn about its potential focusing on investment and trade sectors. They delegation met with the provincial administration and visited Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, and the Bay of Lights development area in Ream commune, Prey Nup district.
RCEP to Attract More Investments to Cambodia in Coming Years
Phnom Penh, September 13, 2023 --The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will play a crucial role in attracting more foreign direct investments to Cambodia and contributes to a sustainable economic growth.The mega trade pact is a huge market for Cambodia’s products which contributes to ensuring sustainable economic growth in years to come, said H.E. Sok Siphana, Senior Minister in charge of International and Multi-lateral Trade and Economic Relations.RCEP is an agreement of great importance that has the potential to shape the future of trade in Cambodia and in the region, unlocking opportunities for growth and development, he said.“RCEP has helped in gaining market access to products made in Cambodia, attracting investors to inject investment in Cambodia to process and produce for domestic markets and export,” he underlined in a Lecture on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement: Geo-Political and Geo-Economic Aspects, held at the Ministry of Information on Wednesday.Cambodia attracted 113 fixed-asset investment projects worth US$1.1 billion in the first half of 2023, creating some 122,000 new jobs, said a report of the Council for the Development of Cambodia.The mega-regional trade pact comprises 15 Asia-Pacific countries including the 10 ASEAN Member States – Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, and their five trading partners, namely China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.Entered into force on Jan. 1, 2022, RCEP member countries have committed to eliminating tariffs on more than 90 percent of goods traded within the RCEP.The RCEP, covering 2.3 billion people, or 30 percent of the world's population, contributed US$26.2 trillion, about 30 percent of global GDP, and accounted for 28 percent of global trade in goods and services, and 32.5 percent of global foreign direct investment inflows.Cambodia’s exports to RCEP countries reached US$6.34 billion in 2022, a year-on-year increase of seven percent, according to a Ministry of Commerce’s report.
Toyota assembly plant in Cambodia to open next year
Toyota assembly plant in Cambodia to open next yearPhnom Penh: Toyota assembly plant with investment of more than 36 million US dollars in the Royal Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone is set to open production in The year 2024 is coming. This is according to Mr. Ino Asushi, Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia, speaking at the meeting of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the People's Party. Cambodians on September 12, 2023.This is another new achievement in Cambodia, with a series of well-known car assembly plants in the world decided to create in Cambodia, including the Ford car assembly plant in Pursat province, is also busy assembling its vehicles to supply the market.The establishment of car assembly plants in Cambodia can reduce the import of cars to some extent, especially that it provides labor to the people of Cambodia, provide technical skills to many of Cambodia's human resources as well.In addition to investing in the Toyota car assembly plant, Japan has also invested in a number of projects in Cambodia, such as supermarkets, electronics factories, and real estate and the financial sector.
Cambodia-China Bilateral Trade Roses to US$8 Billion in Eight Months
Phnom Penh, September 13, 2023 --Bilateral trade between Cambodia and China reached more than US$8.09 billion in the first eight months of 2023, an increase of 1.15 percent over that of the previous year.A report of the General Department of Customs and Excise showed that Cambodia's exports to China was amounted to US$939 million, up 16.8 percent while its imports from China was valued at US$7.15 billion, inched down 0.6 percent compared to the same period last year.Cambodia's main products exported to China include clothing, footwear, other textile products, electronics, automobile parts, bicycles, milled rice, cassava, etc.Cambodia's imports are medicines and supplements, cigarettes, beer, mixed wines, soft drinks, beverages, sugar, cooking oil, groceries and so on.Samdech Moha Bovor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, will lead a Cambodian delegation to attend the 20th China-ASEAN Expo in China this week.Held in Nanning, southern China, the China-ASEAN Expo is an important forum for trade and investment between ASEAN member countries and China.
Japanese SMEs Interested in Investing in Cambodia’s Two Key Areas
Phnom Penh, September 12, 2023 --Japanese small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are interested in invested in two main sectors in Cambodia, visiting H.E. Fumiaki Takahashi, President of the Japan-Cambodia Association (JCA) told the Cambodia Prime Minister in a courtesy meeting here at the Peace Palace this afternoon.According to H.E. Fumiaki Takahashi, the two main areas are the production of finished products for export using Cambodian raw materials and modern Japanese technology, and vocational training focusing on hospitality services, auto mechanic, make-up, patient-elderly care services, and IT and digital skills.Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, welcomed the Japanese SMEs’ interest, urging the Japanese side to cooperate with Cambodian relevant parties and affirming the Royal Government of Cambodia’s readiness to coordinate, cooperate and support Japanese businesses through attractive and specific policies and incentives.H.E. Takahashi Fumiaki added he will lead a Japanese business delegation to visit Cambodia again in November and requested to pay a courtesy call on the Cambodian Premier. Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet responded positively to the request.