Minister Outlines Measures for Good Mental Health in Workplaces
Phnom Penh, October 15, 2024 --The Minister of Health has marked World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10), underlining practical measures to address mental health in the workplace for higher productivity.Addressing over 500 participants in an official event in Phnom Penh on Oct. 14, the minister, H.E. Chheang Ra, called on all relevant ministries, other government institutions, development partners, and other players to signify the importance of staff's mental health that intertwines physical condition and effective job fulfillment.To do so, he encouraged stress management for both employees and employers, the application of a mental health screening tool to self-assess mental health status, and the introduction of stress management guidelines at the workplace.The minister added that it is also essential to enable access to mental health counselling services for the management and staff.The Ministry of Health organised the event to mark World Mental Health Day in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, the World Health Organisation, and UNICEF.Some 549 senior representatives from the mentioned agencies and other relevant bodies, as well as psychiatrists, mental health professionals, university students, and other national and international participants, gathered at the event.
Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet Promotes Khmer Mixed Martial Arts to New Height
Phnom Penh, October 14, 2024 --With the Samdech Thipadei Award for Khmer Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Championships to happen next week, the Cambodian Prime Minister has recently formulated a commission for extensive research and study of the roots of all Khmer martial arts for conservation purposes.According to the decision made by the Royal Government of Cambodia led by Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, the study and research could stretch beyond Cambodian territory to areas that used to be under the administration of the former Khmer Empire. They include Kampuchea Krom in Vietnam as well as other regions currently belonging to Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand.H.E. Vath Chamroeun, Permanent Vice Chair of the Commission for Organising the MMA Championships, supported the initiative that he believes will bring about a clear understanding of the history of Khmer martial arts for generations to come.The vice chair also plans to propose to the government a ten-year title of 'King of Khmer Martial Art Fighters' for the winner of the championships to further encourage more participation in the sport.H.E. Dr. Thong Khon, senior minister tasked to lead the event, in his earlier address at a press conference, also encouraged in-depth research, study, and documentation of the Khmer martial arts.For the up-coming Samdech Thipadei Award for Khmer Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Championships, it will be organised on Oct. 18-20 at the National Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh.Interministerial efforts have been made, along with intimate cooperation with other players using all means of communication, to circulate the information across the country as well as to attract the participation of those interested.Four sports federations will join hands in organising the event, including the Khmer Boxing Federation, the Cambodian Mixed Martial Arts Federation, the Yutkromkhorm Federation of Cambodia, and the Cambodia Kun Bokator Federation.
Media Asked to Report MGI Incident with Greater Care
Phnom Penh, October 12, 2024 --The Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ) and the Thai Journalists Association (TJA) have called on the media in both countries to report on the recent Miss Grand International (MGI) incident with greater care to avoid a wider conflict.The recent tensions between Miss Grand International Public Company Limited, headquartered in Thailand, and Miss Grand Cambodia, eventually led to the decision to withdraw as co-hosts, while some media outlets, particularly on social media, have reported on the event, causing the news to go viral in both countries.Media outlets should not use the conflicts between the two private companies or social media content about the event for their own gain, underlined the CCJ and TJA in a joint press statement made public after a virtual meeting between their executives on Oct. 10.“We encourage social media users in both countries to exercise discretion when receiving information about the disputes between the two companies, and to consider the consequences before sharing information on their personal social media channels,” it added.CCJ and TJA also urged both private companies to resolve their disputes as quickly as possible to prevent the situation from worsening.“The executives of both media organisations sincerely hope that the ongoing disputes between the two private companies will be resolved as quickly as possible to mitigate the risk of unexpected situations that could negatively impact the long-standing relationship between the two countries,” the statement concluded.
Cambodia, China Agree to Foster Cooperation in Clean Energy and Connectivity
Phnom Penh, October 11, 2024 --Cambodia and China have agreed to continue to promote their cooperation in a number of key areas, including clean energy, infrastructure connectivity, and people-to-people connectivity.The agreement was reached between Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and H.E. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, during their bilateral talks in Vientiane, Lao PDR on the evening of Oct. 10, on the sidelines of 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits.Both leaders also expressed their satisfaction with the good relations and cooperation between the two countries, which have reached the level of comprehensive strategic partnership.H.E. Li Qiang reaffirmed China’s continued support to the development path in line with the real situation of Cambodia, and pledged to encourage more Chinese investors to Cambodia. In terms of infrastructure construction, the Chinese side continues to support Cambodia in developing her infrastructure by providing an additional grant of 300 million yuan so that the Kingdom can achieve her plan.In addition, the Chinese side vowed to work more closely with Cambodia to develop a master plan for the Fish and Rice Corridor and Industrial and Technological Corridor with a commitment to boost the import of more Cambodian agricultural products to the Chinese market.In reply, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet expressed his gratitude to the Chinese government and people for their continued support for Cambodia's socio-economic development, and thanked them for providing grants for infrastructure construction in Cambodia.
Cambodia, Germany Discuss Bilateral Development Cooperation
Phnom Penh, October 09, 2024 --Cambodia and Germany have discussed and exchanged views on bilateral development cooperation, and ways to further promote it to a new height, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC).The Cambodian side was headed by H.E. CHHIENG Yanara, Senior Minister in charge of Special Missions and Second Vice-Chairman of the CDC, while the German side was led by Dr. Bärbel Kofler, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, during the former’s visit to Hamburg, Germany, on Oct. 8.This meeting marked a pivotal moment in strengthening a partnership built on mutual trust and shared aspiration for a prosperous future as H.E. Senior Minister highlighted the strategic importance of Cambodia-Germany relations, said the CDC.While appreciating, commending Germany’s steadfast support in advancing socio-economic development in Cambodia, H.E. CHHIENG Yanara outlined promising projects for the future Cambodia-Germany Negotiation paving the way for closer collaboration, not to mention mutual growth, in the years to come, concluded the source.
Cambodian Commerce Minister Receives Senior Director of Public Policy Southeast Asia of TikTok
Phnom Penh, October 09, 2024 --H.E. Mrs. CHAM Nimul, Minister of Commerce of Cambodia, received this morning a courtesy call from Ms. DYAN Shinto E. Nugroho, Senior Director of Public Policy Southeast Asia of TikTok, while the former has been accompanying Cambodia’s Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN Manet to attend the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Retreat Summits in Vientiane, Lao PDR.According to the Ministry of Commerce, H.E. Mrs. CHAM Nimul underlined some priorities in promoting the utilisation of technology and ICT in stimulating businesses, namely digital literacy, support and capacity building for businesses in informal sector, startups, and SMEs, to name a few.Furthermore, H.E. Minister of Commerce laid stress on the essence of strengthening food safety and consumer protection in boosting consumers’ confidence.Both sides exchanged views on the critical role of digital trade in fostering business in Cambodia, and discussed the regional cooperation on digital payment and trade fairs to promote the sales of local products, and further facilitate tourism sector.
HE Minister H.E. Huot Hak allowed Dr. Chhay Sinath and his colleagues to pay a courtesy call and discuss work.
On the morning of Wednesday, October 9, 2024, H.E. HUOT Hak, Minister of Tourism, held a working discussion with Dr. Chhay Sinath, President of the Lin Clans Commercial Association in Cambodia, and his colleagues, associates to listen to business status, challenges, and the contribution of the Lin Clans Commercial Association in Cambodia in the development of the tourism sector to attract more foreign tourists, especially Chinese tourists, to Cambodia and to promote economic growth through the tourism sector in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis at the courtesy call room of the Ministry of Tourism.
NBC Warns against Illegal Loans
Phnom Penh, October 09, 2024 --The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has warned the public against the use of illegal loan services, emphasising the potential for financial losses and significant risks.In a press conference held on Tuesday, NBC Governor H.E. Dr. Chea Serey highlighted the dangers associated with borrowing from unlicensed lenders, noting that such practices often involve exorbitant interest rates, hidden fees, and deceptive terms and conditions.These factors can lead to a cycle of debt that is difficult to escape, resulting in substantial financial hardship for borrowers, she said.“People should be careful because during this period, there are many people who take the opportunity when they go to borrow from banks, they turn to borrowing from the unregulated borrowers,” she added.NBC recommended that individuals only borrow from reputable financial institutions that are licensed and regulated, H.E. Dr. Chea Serey advised.The NBC's warning comes in response to a growing concern about the prevalence of illegal lending activities in Cambodia on social networks – Facebook, Telegram, and TikTok.NBC advised individuals to carefully review loan contracts and understand all the terms and conditions before signing any agreements.It also encouraged borrowers to report any suspicious or fraudulent lending activities to the appropriate authorities.Outstanding loans increased by 2.6 percent year-on-year to US$58.9 billion by June this year, while customers' deposits rose by 13.4 percent to US$51.9 billion, according to the NBC’s biannual report released in July.The loans had been given to main sectors such as trade, housing, construction and real estate, agriculture, hotels and restaurants, and manufacturing, among others, it said.Non-performing loans (NPLs) at the banks and the microfinance institutions were at controllable rates of 6.8 percent and 8.3 percent, respectively, it added.The report said the current assets in the Kingdom's banking and financial system rose to US$88.3 billion by June 2024, up 6.1 percent from June 2023.
MIRARTH Expands Cashew Processing, Explores Biomass Fuel Production
On October 7, 2024, the General Department of SMEs and Handicrafts of the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) convened a meeting with representatives from Japan’s MIRARTH Green Tech to discuss the company’s growing cashew nut processing business in Cambodia.During the meeting, MIRARTH provided a progress update, noting that its cashew processing capacity has expanded to 1,500 tons annually, a significant increase from just 300 tons when it began operations in 2021.The company also reported ongoing efforts to study the production of biomass fuel from cashew nut shells and trees, a project expected to take two years. They requested support from MISTI on compliance with standards and the analysis of nutrition facts in cashew products.MISTI’s representatives commended MIRARTH for its achievements and reiterated the ministry’s continued support in collaborating with the company to overcome challenges and explore production and business expansion opportunities.
This Year’s CIEGE to Attract Up to 300 Booths
Phnom Penh, October 08, 2024 --The 17th Cambodian and Import/Export Goods Exhibition (17th CIEGE) will attract some 250 to 300 booths from Ministry of Commerce, Capital/Provincial Departments, Foreign Embassies in Cambodia, local and foreign private companies and so on.The information was shared here on Oct. 7 by H.E. Samheng Bora, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce, in a dissemination meeting on the 17th CIEGE.Besides, he added, there would be some side events, including digital business forum, Cambodia-Republic of Korea industrial cooperation forum, presentation on export preparation, industrial products exhibition, e-commerce award ceremony, and concerts.Cambodia is going to hold the 17th CIEGE at Borey Peng Houth Boeung Snor from Dec. 13-16, 2024, The event aims at promoting trade, investment, and private sector development with participation from both local and international exhibitorsThis major international exhibition also offers local producers the chance to modernise their production in terms of packaging, quality and quantity, responding to market demand and competing with imported products.Generally, products displayed in this once-a-year exhibition are agricultural and processing products, vegetable, fruits, foods and beverage, jewelry and precious stones, cosmetics, office furniture, among others.The Cambodian and Import-Export Goods Exhibition (CIEG) is solely a government international trade exhibition organised in Cambodia by the Ministry of Commerce since 2005. Its primary objective is to make the economic activities in Cambodia more active for sustainable development, boost job creation, promote local products as well as regional and global trade integration.Last year, the 16th CIEGE was organised at Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre in Phnom Penh from Dec. 15 to 18.
Cambodia, Vietnam Agree to Foster Information and Broadcasting Cooperation
Phnom Penh, September 27, 2024 --Cambodia and Vietnam have agreed to continue their cooperation in the areas of information and broadcasting, particularly in combating and preventing fake news, which would affect the relations between the two countries and peoples.The agreement was made between H.E. Neth Pheaktra, Cambodian Minister of Information, and visiting H.E. Lai Xuan Mon, a Member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and Permanent Vice Chairman of the CPV’s Commission for Information and Education, during their meeting here at the ministry this morning.In the meeting, the two sides briefed each other on major achievements of their respective countries, and the implementation of tasks by the two institutions. They shared the same ideas over the key role played by the media in shaping public opinion.H.E. Neth Pheaktra recalled the good cooperation between the Ministry of Information of Cambodia and the Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam, the Voice of Vietnam (VOV), the Vietnam Television (VTV), and so on. He took the opportunity to thank the Vietnamese side for its material and technical support for the Cambodian national media.For his part, H.E. Lai Xuan Mon reaffirmed the Vietnamese side’s continued support to the Cambodian Ministry of Information, especially in capacity building and technical assistance.He asked the ministry to encourage all TV stations in Cambodia to join the TV360 App, successfully launched by Metfone, and invited H.E. Neth Pheaktra to pay a visit to Vietnam at his appropriate time.In reply, the Cambodian information minister accepted the invitation, and affirmed that the Cambodian national TV – TVK – had already joined the TV360 App.
DPM SOK Chenda Sophea Shares Key Insights at the UN Summit of the Future 2024 in New York
Phnom Penh, September 26, 2024—H.E. SOK Chenda Sophea, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, shared some insights at the UN Summit of the Future 2024 in New York from Sept. 22 to 23, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation released this afternoon.During the Summit, H.E. SOK Chenda Sophea highlighted the needs to uphold the principle of the UN Charter and international law as the backbones for international order and global cooperation, stressing the importance of prioritising the use of diplomacy and meditation to resolve conflicts, and touching on Cambodia’s contribution of more than 9,000 men and women to support UN Peace Keeping Operation since 2006.The Cambodian foreign minister informed the Summit that, thanks to sustained peace, Cambodia has made remarkable progress to become one of the highest achievers of the SDGs, particularly in reducing poverty, providing quality education and health care, creating more jobs, driving growth, and addressing climate change.H.E. SOK Chenda Sophea further underscored the necessity to intensify international cooperation to ensure that the proliferation of science, technology and innovation enhances human development, as well as emphasised shared responsibility to safeguard the needs and interests of youth and future generation, and the importance of inter-generational partnerships in line with the Declaration on Future Generations.The Cambodian top diplomat was also convinced that the Summit’s outcomes will engender necessary reforms and adjustments for a strong multilateral system that embodies inclusive governance, technological equity and fair financial access for development, stressing that the UN Summit of the Future 2024 should be remembered as a decisive turning point in international cooperation to build a sustainable future for generations to come.Themed “Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow”, the UN Summit of the Future 2024 was chaired by H.E. Philemon Yang, President of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, with the participation of H.E. Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary General, and Heads of State, Heads of Government and their high representatives from 187 UN member states.The Summit stressed the importance of strengthening multilateralism for maintaining international peace and security and achieving the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.It agreed on the need to reform the UN system, including the Security Council, and international financial architecture. Reforms will make them fit and effective in addressing the many global challenges of today to ensure a more peaceful, harmonious and prosperous world for current and future generations.The Summit also affirmed commitment to several transformative actions to sustain global peace and security, fight against the impacts of climate change, poverty and inequality, and ensure that technological advances support sustainable economic growth and human development, as laid out in the Pact of the Future endorsed by the Summit.
Cambodia, Ukraine Sign Agreement on Visa Exemption for Diplomatic and Service Passport
Phnom Penh, September 26, 2024—Cambodia and Ukraine have signed on Sept. 25 the Agreement on Visa Exemption for Holders of Diplomatic, Service or Official Passports.The agreement was inked by H.E. SOK Chenda Sophea, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and H.E. Andrii Sybiha, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, after their bilateral meeting to discuss efforts to further promote bilateral ties and cooperation of both countries in multilateral framework, on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.On the same day, H.E. SOK Chenda Sophea had a meeting with H.E. Ms. Julie Bishop, Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General on Myanmar.The Cambodian top diplomat shared Cambodia’s experience in ending war and seeking national reconciliation.He also shared Cambodia’s position on Myanmar including supporting engagement with Myanmar and ASEAN’s mechanisms namely ASEAN special envoy, Troika, and expanded Troika.For her part, H.E. Ms. Julie Bishop expressed her sincere thanks to H.E. SOK Chenda Sophea for sharing experience as well as informing about Cambodia’s position and efforts to find solution to Myanmar’s crisis.
New World Bank Supported Project Will Improve the Quality of Thousands of Students in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, September 25, 2024 -- The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved US$80 million in financing on Monday to support Cambodia’s efforts to improve the quality of higher education and research, mainly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).According to a World Bank’s press release on Sept. 24, funding for the project comes from the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s concessional lending arm for low-income countries. This six-year project will support the efforts of nine public institutions of higher education to develop well-qualified graduates and research products that contribute to the country’s economic development. Some 32,000 students—including about 13,000 women—will benefit from its activities, which will include updating curricula, training lecturers, and digitising the delivery of education.The project places strong emphasis on improving the quality of learning for female students and students with disabilities and on supporting female faculty members. It adopts climate-resilient infrastructure design standards and prioritises climate change–related research projects. “To complement investments in health and basic education, which are the foundations for a productive workforce, strengthening high-quality higher education and preparing a critical mass of highly skilled graduates will help Cambodia advance its human capital and promote inclusive growth and development,” said Tania Meyer, World Bank Country Manager for Cambodia. Although access to higher education has gradually increased, improvements in the quality and relevance of education and research are essential for building Cambodia's capacity to meet the evolving needs of the labour market in a rapidly changing environment.This project will build on the successes of and lessons learned from an ongoing project that has enhanced learning opportunities for over 128,000 higher education students in Cambodia—over half of them women—by establishing 67 academic programmes, funding 53 research projects, and establishing or renovating147 laboratories.
DPM SOK Chenda Sophea Holds Separate Talks with Hungarian and Latvian Counterparts in New York
Phnom Penh, September 25, 2024 --H.E. SOK Chenda Sophea, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation held separate talks with H.E. Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary; and H.E. Ms. Baiba Braže, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, at the UN headquarters in New York on Sept. 24, on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.While meeting with his Hungarian counterpart, H.E. SOK Chenda Sophea expressed his high appreciation for the progress made in bilateral relations, highlighting the high-level exchange of visits and the convening of bilateral talks including the Joint Economic Committee, Bilateral Consultations, and the Consultative Session on the Peace Charter between the two National Assemblies of both countries, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.H.E. Péter Szijjártó expressed his sincere thanks and satisfaction for the close cooperation between the two countries, added the source.After the meeting, both sides signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Exchange Programme on Higher Education between Cambodia’s Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and Hungary’s Ministry of Culture and Innovation for the years 2024-2029, the source added.During the meeting between the Cambodian and Latvian foreign ministers, both sides exchanged views on how to further enhance bilateral relations between the two countries and explore opportunities for cooperation in potential sectors of mutual interest.The two foreign ministers also discussed cooperation under multilateral frameworks and regional and international issues of common interests and concerns.
Ministry of Tourism Holds a Work Discussion with Cambodia Tourism Association
Phnom Penh, September 23, 2024 --The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) last weekend held a work discussion with a delegation of the Cambodia Tourism Association (CATA) representing 400 companies.The ministry’s side was headed by H.E. Minister Huot Hak, while the CATA side was led by Oknha Chhay Sivlin, President of CATA.The meeting touched on challenges and requests in order to attract more tourists to Cambodia, especially on cultural and natural tourism since the Kingdom of Cambodia is of abundant cultural, historical, and natural resources.H.E. Huot Hak extended his appreciation to the association’s efforts, initiatives, commitment, and contribution to the country’s tourism promotion. He hoped that the association would continue to support and further develop the tourism industry.Additionally, the minister emphasised that all concerns, challenges, and requests raised during the discussion would be further reviewed within the ministry, inter-ministries, and with the tourism working group in the government-private sector forum, to provide effective, efficient, and timely responses.
Attracting More Chinese Tourists to Cambodia
Phnom Penh, September 20, 2024 --Cambodia and China have discussed measures to attract more Chinese tourists to Cambodia and further promote the tourism industry between the two countries.The discussion took place in Siem Reap province on Sept. 19 in a Cambodia-China Tourism Forum 2024 themed "Promotion of China Tourism Market to Cambodia: Challenges, Visions, and Recommendations.".Senior representatives from Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism, Siem Reap provincial administration, and the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia joined the discussion.H.E. Prak Vannara, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Tourism, underlined the significance of the forum to boost the tourism sector between Cambodia and China.The event reflected strong commitment among the Ministry of Tourism, the Chinese Embassy, and China's municipal and provincial administrations in promoting the two nations' culture, tradition, and tourism potentials, said the secretary of state.Mr. Chen Cong, Minister-Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia, looked forward to encouraging more Chinese tourists to visit Cambodia and Chinese airlines to expand direct flights between Cambodia and China.
CDC Asks Thailand BOI to Continue Cooperating in “Plus One” Strategy Promotion
Phnom Penh, September 19, 2024 --A Cambodian high-ranking official has requested Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) to continue cooperating in “Plus One” (Cambodia Plus One or Thailand Plus One) strategy promotion, to support private sector’s supply chain in line with potential and resources that both countries can provide to investors.H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), made the request while he was receiving a Thai delegation led by Ms. Patcharada Nawakawongkarn, Executive Director of Thai Enterprise Development Division of Thailand BOI, at the CDC’s headquarters in Phnom Penh on Sept. 18.The delegation, composed of representatives from the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Thai private sector, has been on a visit to Cambodia to learn more about the Kingdom’s investment potential and opportunities.The CDC first vice president briefed his guests about Cambodia’s key progress in private investment affairs, under the CDC’s facilitation, and laid stress on the country’s favourable investment environment such as full peace, political and macroeconomic stability, as well as law on investment, investment incentives, and interconnected physical infrastructure.In reply, Ms. Patcharada Nawakawongkarn promised to consider the aforementioned request, and was highly optimistic about the close collaboration in organising business matching forum between Cambodia and Thailand to boost mutual investment, particularly to encourage more Thai investors to invest in Cambodia.
Documentary on Rubber Tree Origin in Cambodia Released
Phnom Penh, September 18, 2024 --The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries has released a video documentary on the origin of rubber trees in Cambodia, dating back over 100 years.According to the spokesperson at the ministry H.E. Ms. Im Rachana, the ministry's effort to promote public knowledge on Cambodia's agriculture will be followed by more documentaries to be publicised in the future.Based on the released video documentary, a French national named Boulliard brought the first rubber trees to Cambodia in 1910 and started growing them in an area now belonging to Preah Sihanouk province.As time progressed, large-scale rubber plantations were operated by five French investment companies in the provinces of Kampong Cham/Thbong Khmum, Kratie, and Rattanakiri of Cambodia.The documentary also introduced the audience to the oldest rubber plantation in Cambodia located in Chub commune, Thbong Khmum district, Thbong Khmum province.With 448 first-generation rubber trees standing there, the 14-hectare plantation could be one of the plantations with the largest number of surviving old rubber trees in the world.This plantation is now serving as a research facility to breed cost-effective varieties of rubber trees for Cambodia.H.E. Ms. Im Rachana said that after this video, the next one on Cambodia's future industrial crops will be released on Sept. 19.
Cambodia Rejects Any Interpretation about Sweden Section Office’s Closure for Political Purposes
Phnom Penh, September 17, 2024 —The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued a statement clarifying the reason of the closure of the Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh.In March 2024, the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs notified the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the closure of the Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh, from 30 September 2024, said the statement AKP received this morning.The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs indicated that the Swedish Government has made this decision in a reprioritisation effort to focus on economic development, peace, and security in its neighbouring countries, in response to the global paradigm shift following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, the source underlined.“As stated above, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation would like to reject any attempts to interpret the case of the closure of the Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh for political purposes,” concluded the statement.