Ministry Of Health, IAEA Discuss Health Cooperation
Phnom Penh, March 22, 2024 --The Ministry of Health and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have discussed more cooperation in the health sector.The discussion took place between H.E. Chheang Ra, Minister of Health, and H.E. Liu Hua, Deputy Director General of the IAEA, in a meeting in Phnom Penh on Mar. 20.H.E. Chheang Ra appreciated the IAEA for supporting Cambodia's national health sector, especially the fight against cancer.The minister requested the IAEA to consider assisting Cambodia in expanding her health infrastructure, human resources training, and equipment.He also highlighted Cambodia's need for a safety system and regulation for the storage of dangerous waste from both the public and private sectors.H.E. Liu Hua was committed to contributing to the ministry's efforts to achieve the establishment of the National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP) and the implementation of a health action plan.
Cambodia Sees Increase Of Foreign Tourist Arrivals In January-February
Phnom Penh, March 21, 2024 --Cambodia welcomed 988,574 international tourists in the first two months of 2024, up 18 percent over the same period last year, a Ministry of Tourism’s report showed on Mar. 21.Thailand topped the sources of international arrivals, with 247,530, followed by Vietnam and China, with 185,385 and 109,990, respectively.Some 42 percent of the total foreign tourists entered the country by air, up 33 percent.Tourism is one of the four pillars supporting Cambodia’s economy, in addition to garment, footwear, and travel goods export, agriculture, and construction, and real estate.Number of Cambodian outbound tourists decreased by 3.9 percent to 262,580 during the two-month period, read the report.The ministry reported the number of domestic tourist movement at 3.58 million, an 84 percent increase year-on-year. 813,813 of them were domestic foreign tourists.Cambodia is well known for its world cultural heritage sites, namely the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap province, the Preah Vihear Temple and Koh Ker Temple in Preah Vihear province, and the Sambor Prei Kuk Archaeological Site in Kampong Thom province.Besides, the Kingdom has a 450-kilometre-long pristine coastline stretching across four southwestern provinces of Preah Sihanouk, Kampot, Kep and Koh Kong.Ministry of Tourism predicted that Cambodia would attract about 7 million international visitors to Cambodia by 2025, surpassing the pre-COVID-19 pandemic of 6.6 million in 2019.
The Riel Has Gained Noticeable Confidence In National Economy
Phnom Penh, March 21, 2024 --On the 44th anniversary of its reintroduction, Cambodian banknote Riel sees noticeable confidence in its, while more measures are being taken to sustainably 'Rielise' in Cambodia.At an official event to mark the Riel reintroduction anniversary, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) H.E. Dr. Chea Serey reported that the Riel circulation in the Cambodian market has increased by an average of 15 percent in the last two decades.Loans and deposits at banks and financial institutions have grown remarkably at 35 percent and 30 percent, respectively.The NBC governor added that it needs time to build confidence in Riel both among the locals and investors.To bring the use of Riel to a new height, NBC has promoted the use of electronic payment, especially through the well-known Khmer-introduced Bakong system, resulting in a 44 percent increase in 2023 compared to 2022, while such transactions rose only 3.1 percent for U.S. dollars.Cambodia has also connected the electronic payment system in Riel with Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam and will expand it to more territories in the near future.NBC, continued H.E. Dr. Chea Serey, has also been building public awareness of the importance of using the Riel, including the establishment of Cambodia's first ever museum of economy and money, widely referred to as the Sosoro Museum in Phnom Penh.Macroeconomic stability has returned to normal with confidence, but the level of dollarization has risen to more than 60 percent by the late 1990s and about 80 percent by the late 2000s.
Thai NA President Arrives At Phnom Penh International Airport
Phnom Penh, March 21, 2024—-A high-level delegation of the National Assembly (NA) of the Kingdom of Thailand led by its President H.E. Wanmuhamadnoor Matha (Pic. 1) disembarks from an aircraft, upon arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport this morning for a three-day (Mar. 21-23) official visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia.
Cambodian PM Says People With Disabilities Not To Be Alone
Phnom Penh, March 21, 2024 --Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet reaffirmed here this morning that all people with disabilities in Cambodia will not be alone.Addressing the inauguration ceremony of different achievements of the Techo Sen National Centre of Disabled Persons and the National Paralympic Committee of Cambodia this morning, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet said the Royal Government of Cambodia will continue to be with all people with disabilities.“The previous and current Royal Governments will be with all national disable people,” the Premier underlined.Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet added that the Royal Government will continue its support and encouragement to all people with disabilities so that they can contribute to the country’s socio-economic development.“I myself have provided various scholarships to many people with disabilities to build their capacity and I want them to be a potential human resource for the national development,” he stressed.Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet also called on all stakeholders to work together to ensure that no disable people left behind.
Cambodia, Russia Boosting Effective Legal Cooperation
Phnom Penh, March 20, 2024 --Cambodia's Ministry of Justice and the Russian Embassy in Phnom Penh have agreed to establish a joint mechanism for more effective implementation of legal cooperation.The move was shared during a meeting between H.E. Koeut Rith, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, and H.E. Anatoly Borovik, Ambassador of Russia to Cambodia, in Phnom Penh on Mar. 19.They also discussed the progress of bilateral relations between Cambodia and Russia on legislation, including the addition to the implementation of a treaty on the transfer of prisoners.Cambodia and Russia have entered into agreements on extradition and legal aid to promote comprehensive legal cooperation between the two countries.
AirAsia To Launch Domestic Flight Operations
Phnom Penh, March 19, 2024 --AirAsia Cambodia (flight code KT) is scheduled to commence its domestic flight operations to three destinations: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville, the airline statement issued on Mar. 18 said.The airline will launch its domestic flight operations on May 2, 2024, utilising two A320 aircrafts based at Phnom Penh International Airport, it pointed out.According to the same source, flights to the three destinations, with daily frequencies, are now available for booking with 6,000 FREE Seats for the travel period between May 2, 2024 and Mar. 29, 2025 on airasia.com and the AirAsia MOVE app, previously known as ‘airasia Superapp’.All flight bookings can also be paid through its main payment processing service provider - Oriental Bank’s payment gateway service which covers a wide range of payment options, from all card schemes to KHQR tailored to Cambodian guests.AirAsia’s vast international network links Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville to over 130 destinations across Asia and beyond such as Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, via its hubs in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Bangkok, Thailand.AirAsia Cambodia CEO, Vissoth Nam said, “this is an exciting moment in our journey, and we are thrilled to start painting the Cambodian sky red. As a truly local airline, we are proud to introduce affordable fares to the Kingdom. This will not only improve connectivity but also encourage travellers to stay longer in the country.”The airline’s vision is to transform the way people travel in Cambodia and make air travel an integral part of the country's transportation network by offering great value fares, exceptional service, and strong connectivity starting with these three destinations, he added.“The timing could not be better for AirAsia Cambodia's debut, considering the significant growth witnessed in Cambodian air travel and tourism. We are confident that AirAsia Cambodia will play a pivotal role in reshaping the country's aviation landscape, contributing to fostering the local economy by providing jobs to locals and unconditionally supporting Cambodia's government aspirations for economic growth and tourism development,” he underlined.In 2023, Cambodia welcomed over 5.4 million foreign visitors, an almost 140 percent increase from 2022, with visitors from Thailand, Vietnam, China and Laos comprising nearly 70 percent of the total, as per the Ministry of Tourism.
Samdech Thipadei Prime Minister Pushes For Modernisation Of Medical Sector
Phnom Penh, March 19, 2024 --Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet this afternoon reiterated the Royal Government of Cambodia’s commitment to modernise the medical equipment and facilities and upgrade the capacity of medical professionals.At the closing ceremony of the 43rd Health Conference, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet said modernisation of medical equipment and facilities and medical professionals’ capacity building is a priority of the 7th-mandate Royal Government.The Premier also underlined the Royal Government’s attention to minimise the gap of health standard between the urban and rural areas.Some US$140 million will be used to modernise regional hospitals to reduce the burden of patients pouring into the capital, he said.Besides, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet encouraged the strengthening and enhancement of the capacity of medical practitioners on how to ensure efficiency in health services.
Vanuatu Supports Cambodia As Mine-Free World Summit Host
Phnom Penh, March 19, 2024 --Consul General of the Republic of Vanuatu in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, H.E. Dr. Henry Savarimuthu, supports Cambodia's role as the host of the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World.The consul general underlined his support in a courtesy meeting on Mar. 18 with H.E. Dr. Ly Thuch, Senior Minister and First Vice President of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) at his office in Phnom Penh.H.E. Dr. Henry Savarimuthu confirmed that Vanuatu will attend the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World in November 2024.On behalf of the Royal Government of Cambodia, H.E. Dr. Ly Thuch thanked Vanuatu for its support for Cambodia in hosting the historic gathering.He continued that Cambodia, as the 2024 President of the Ottawa Convention, wanted to see the Pacific region become mine-free and is liaising with other island nations, including Tonga, the Marshall Islands, and Micronesia, to be state parties to the anti-personnel and mines pact, too.
Chhay Yam Dance Performance Set For Greeting Foreign Tourists At Airports During Khmer New Year
Phnom Penh, March 18, 2024 --Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, has asked the Ministry of Tourism to prepare the performance of Chhay Yam Traditional Dance to greet foreign tourists at the airports upon their arrivals during the Khmer New Year celebration.The Prime Minister asked Minister of Tourism H.E. Sok Soken to consider welcoming international tourists with Chhay Yam dance at the three international airports while presiding over the opening ceremony of the 8th River Festival in Siem Reap provincial city on Mar. 16.“The performance of Chhay Yam Dance to welcome international tourists is also an attractive image because this dance is fun and relieves tiredness,” he said.Chhay Yam Traditional Dance, also known as the Drum Dance, is a kind of folk dance the Cambodian people believe that whenever drums are beaten together, they always take away the evils from the village.The dance with a comic is performed during traditional Khmer festivals to bring happiness, prosperity, and victory back to their whole family. It makes the audience laugh, enjoy, and forget all of their sadness.The premier also mentioned the e-Arrival system to make it easier for foreigners at the airports.Cambodia attracted some 5.43 million international tourists in 2023, a sharp increase of 139 percent from 2.27 million in 2022, Ministry of Tourism’s report showed.Cambodia is well known for its world cultural heritage sites, namely the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap province, the Preah Vihear Temple and Koh Ker Temple in Preah Vihear province, and the Sambor Prei Kuk Archaeological Site in Kampong Thom province.Besides, the Kingdom has a 450-kilometre-long pristine coastline stretching across four southwestern provinces of Preah Sihanouk, Kampot, Kep and Koh Kong.The Tourism Minister has set a target of attracting 7 million foreign tourists by 2025, surpassing the pre-COVID-19 pandemic of 6.6 million in 2019.
Paving The Way For A Mine-Free In The World
Phnom Penh, March 15, 2024 --In a significant stride towards global peace and humanitarian progress, Cambodia is set to host the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World from Nov. 23 to 29, 2024.This international gathering is poised to be a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to eradicate landmines, fostering a world where communities can thrive without the looming threat of these silent killers.The choice of Siem Reap-Angkor which is a tourism hub and a former land with traces of war as the summit's venue holds poignant and important symbolism.Cambodia, scarred by the tragic legacy of landmines from decades of conflict, now stands at the forefront of the global movement to eliminate this pervasive threat.The summit will not only serve as a platform for global collaboration but also as a testament to Cambodia's resilience and commitment to creating a safer future for its people and the world.Landmines continue to wreak havoc in various parts of the globe, causing immeasurable suffering to civilians and hindering social and economic development.The Siem Reap-Angkor Summit will represent a collective effort to address this pressing issue head-on, bringing together leaders, activists, and experts from around the world to share insights, best practices, and innovative solutions.At the heart of the summit's agenda is the goal of fostering international cooperation to accelerate mine clearance efforts and support affected communities in their recovery.The attendees will deliberate on strategies to increase funding for demining projects, enhance technological advancements in mine detection and removal, and strengthen support systems for survivors.Furthermore, the summit aims to raise awareness about the humanitarian impact of landmines, inspiring global citizens to join the fight for a mine-free world.Education and advocacy will play a crucial role in mobilising resources and political will to tackle this issue comprehensively.Cambodia's hosting of the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit is a testament to the nation's transformation from a landmine-affected country to a leader in demining efforts.The Cambodian government's commitment to this cause, alongside the resilience of its people, serves as an inspiration for nations still grappling with the aftermath of conflict.The summit also provides an opportunity for countries with experience in successful demining initiatives to share their expertise and resources with those facing greater challenges.Collaborative efforts between nations will be key in creating a ripple effect that leads to a more secure and prosperous world for all.As the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit approaches, the global community eagerly anticipates the outcomes that will emerge from this historic gathering.
KOICA Ready To Continue Close Cooperation With Cambodia
Phnom Penh, March 14, 2024 --Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is ready to closely work with Cambodia to further strengthen and expand their bilateral cooperation.The readiness was reiterated by visiting H.E. Chang Won Sam, President of KOICA while paying a courtesy call on Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh this afternoon.KOICA is committed to continue to highly value the cooperation and development partnerships with the Royal Government of Cambodia, H.E. Chang Won Sam underlined.KOICA also vowed to continue its official development assistance (ODA) to Cambodia, as well as its cooperation through the synchronisation of development programmes and the Pentagonal Strategy-Phase 1 of the Royal Government of Cambodia to contribute to the achievement of Cambodia's goals and vision, he added.In addition, the KOICA president reaffirmed his continued support for demining activities and praised Cambodia for being elected to chair and host the 5th Review Conference of the Mine Ban Convention – the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World – in November in Siem Reap cultural province.H.E. Chang Won Sam said Cambodia is the first country in Asia he has visited since he took over the presidency of KOICA in 2023. He also noted positive changes and rapid progress of Cambodia compared to his previous visit in 2006.For his part, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet spoke highly of the relations and cooperation between Cambodia and the Republic of Korea, especially in the areas of economy, trade and investment, contributing significantly to the socio-economic development of Cambodia.The Cambodian Premier thanked the Korean government through KOICA for having provided and continue to provide ODA to Cambodia.Samdech Thipadei told his guest of Cambodia’s vision of becoming a high-income economy by 2025 as well as the introduction of five key measures and six priority policies focusing on human capital development, the indispensable condition to boost diversification and inclusive and resilience economic growth.
Cambodia-South Africa Political Consultation Mechanism Establishment Discussed
Phnom Penh, March 14, 2024 --Cambodia and South Africa have discussed the possibility of establishing a political consultation mechanism between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs to serve as a platform in exploring ways and means to foster cooperation between both nations, especially in the promotion of investment, trade and tourism.The discussion took place here on Mar. 14 between H.E. Chum Sounry, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC), and H.E. Darkey Ephraim Africa, the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Africa to the Kingdom of Cambodia with Residence in Bangkok, according to a news release of MFAIC.Both sides noted with satisfaction the friendly ties and good cooperation between Cambodia and South Africa since the two countries established diplomatic relations on Jan. 26, 1995. They also reaffirmed their commitment to further enhance the partnership and as well as extend each other mutual support in the international arenas for mutual benefits of the two countries.H.E. Chum Sounry pledged to extend his full support to H.E. Darkey Ephraim Africa during his tenure as Ambassador to Cambodia to deepen and strengthen the ties of friendship between the two countries.
Cambodian PM Says Youth Plays Core Role In National Development
Phnom Penh, March 14, 2024 --Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, said the youth has been playing a key role in the country’s development in all fields and encouraged them to further maintain the achievements of the previous generation and build a strong foundation for the next generation.Addressing the closing ceremony of a meeting of the Central Committee of the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC) held here at Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel this morning, Samdech Thipadei Prime Minister expressed his deepest gratitude to the former Cambodian youths who had volunteered and sacrificed their lives to start a national liberation movement to save Cambodia from the Khmer Rouge genocidal regime and continue to protect, restore and develop the country until today.The Premier added that the UYFC’s main task is to develop a method of attracting sympathy, creativity and flexibility to be able to inspire young people to participate in the national cause by walking hand in hand on the path of peace towards progress in the spirit of strong solidarity, and build a strong modern society with independence, peace, freedom, equality, democracy and high productivity, which are the key to strengthen the national economic foundation, he underlined.At the same time, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet encouraged all Cambodian youths to continue this noble spirit, will and action, which is the basis of a positive influence in educating the mindset and attitude of the youths of all walks of life to continue to build the nation to be more and more prosperous with the vision of becoming a high-income economy by 2050.
A US$10 Million Hospital In Kandal Province Inaugurated
Phnom Penh, March 13, 2024 --Techo Sen Koh Thom Hospital, a US$10 million hospital in Kandal province, was officially inaugurated this morning by Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet.Located along the National Road 21 in Kampong Svay Krom village, Prek Thmey commune, Koh Thom district, this newly-built hospital is one of the regional hospitals in Cambodia, the Premier underlined at the inauguration ceremony.With this new achievement, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet believed that Kandal can now be a hub of the country’s development.“Most part of Techo International Airport is in Kandal, while the Funan Techo Canal – a mega waterway project – will also have some part in Kandal, and now there is Techo Sen Koh Thom Hospital,” he said.Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet took the opportunity to encourage all stakeholders to further enhance medical professionalism and better service provision for the public.According to H.E. Dr. Chheang Ra, Minister of Health, the construction of the 179-bed Techo Sen Koh Thom Hospital started on Jan. 7, 2022 and completed on June 20, 2023 on an area of 14,000 square metres.Equipped with up-to-date medical equipment, the hospital provides advanced medical services for local people in Kandal province as well as those in nearby provinces.
EU Continues Its Supports For Cambodia’s Access To Safe And Clean Water
Phnom Penh, March 13, 2024 ---The European Union (EU) will continue supporting Cambodia’s access to safe and clean water beyond Phnom Penh, pledging funding to the Bakheng Water Treatment Plant Phase 3.The commitment was made by H.E. Ms. Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for International Partnerships during her visit, joined by H.E. Hem Vandy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, to the Bakheng Water Treatment Plant on Mar. 13.This facility stands as a flagship European investment under the EU's Global Gateway investment strategy. This investment has significantly improved access to clean water for over 2 million residents in Phnom Penh and Takhmao city.The visit was accompanied by H.E. Long Naro, Director General of Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA), along with about 50 representatives from EU Member States, Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, and the PPWSA.Commissioner Urpilainen commended the strong partnership between the French Development Agency (AFD), the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the EU as a strong Team Europe, particularly in the water sector.She highlighted the importance of access to clean water as a fundamental human right and a critical element of sustainable development.“With the successful implementation of Bakheng Phases 1 and 2, the EU will continue supporting Cambodia’s access to safe and clean water beyond Phnom Penh. Through our continued engagement, I am proud to announce our commitment of US$13 million (12M EUR) grant funding to Bakheng Phase 3 in collaboration with our European partner, AFD,” Commissioner Urpilainen announced.The Bakheng Water Treatment Plant is a testament to our commitment to providing quality, safe, sustainable, and affordable water, essential for both household consumption and attracting investment, pivotal to Cambodia’s development, said H.E. Hem Vanndy.“We extend our appreciation to the EU and our esteemed development partners for their steadfast support in advancing Cambodia’s potable water sector,” he said.The Bakheng Water Treatment Plant Phases 1 and 2, with a combined production capacity of 390,000 m3/day, have been a key milestone in Cambodia's water infrastructure development, ensuring access to portable water for millions of people.The project has also contributed to 170,000 new connections to the water supply network, including for disadvantaged households, and 25,000 connections to commercial establishments and factories.The Phase 3 expansion of the project represents another significant step forward in ensuring sustainable water infrastructure and meeting the growing demand for clean water in the capital and surrounding areas.The European Commissioner has selected Cambodia as the first country to visit in South East Asia. Her interaction with the Cambodian government, youth and civil society represents an opportunity to take stock of the long-standing cooperation between Europe and Cambodia and to launch new initiatives to promote investments in partnerships with the EU.
PM Reaffirms Benefits Of Funan Techo Canal Project
Phnom Penh, March 12, 2024 --Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has reaffirmed the importance of Funan Techo Canal project, in reaction to some criticism against this project.During his inspection visit to the construction site of Techo International Airport in Kandal province this morning, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet said the Funan Techo Canal project will provide high potential for the national development.“It will provide benefit for some 1.6 million people along the canal and generate many other benefits for the national development,” the Premier stressed.Samdech Thipadei Prime Minister said this new project will link the river system to the sea route under the BOT (build-operate-transfer) contract.The Funan Techo Canal project has been carefully studied by experts for the benefits of the nation, added Samdech Thipadei, reiterating the Royal Government’s commitment to building the canal to expand the waterway transport, which is more profitable for the economy.According to the project’s feasibility study which has already been completed, the construction of this waterway of 180 kilometres long and 100 metres wide upstream and 80 metres downstream with two navigation lanes would be launched at the end of 2024, take around four years to complete, and cost some US$1.7 billion.The canal will link Prek Takeo of Mekong River to the sea in Kep province crossing four provinces: Kandal, Takeo, Kampot and Kep with a total of 1.6 million people living on either side of the waterway.
"PM Lauds Progress of Techo International Airport Project"
Kandal, March 12, 2024: Prime Minister Hun Manet announced his deep delight at the tremendous progress of the Techo International Airport project, which is praised as the biggest airport in Cambodia and a source of national pride.During the morning of March 12, 2024, PM expressed his excitement during an inspection ceremony for the first phase of the building of Techo International Airport.PM summed up the event by saying, "We could feel the excitement building as we drove from the ring road into the city and got closer to the location. Though not yet complete, the excitement is comparable to that on the eve of the opening of Angkor International Airport."As of February 21, 2024, Mr. Mao Havnall revealed that the 4F construction of Techo International Airport had reached roughly 66.1% of its initial phase of completion. Of the estimated $1.5 billion in total investment, $961 million had been spent on infrastructure development.According to the plan, Techo International Airport's first phase, designated 4F, is scheduled to open in the first half of 2025, according to the Secretary of State for Civil Aviation.
Cambodia Exports 90,153 Tonnes Of Milled Rice In January-February
Phnom Penh, March 11, 2024 --Cambodia exported 90,153 tonnes of milled rice to international markets in the first two months of 2024, down 7.2 percent from 97,153 tonnes in the same period of 2023, said a report from the Cambodia Rice Federation.The country earned a total revenue of US$65.4 million from the rice export during the January-February period, a year-on-year decrease of 9.9 percent, it added.The Kingdom's rice was shipped to 50 countries and regions around the world by 40 exporters, stated the report.Exported milled rice varieties included premium aromatic rice, fragrant rice, long grain white rice, parboiled rice, and organic rice.Cambodia exported 51,333 tonnes of milled rice worth US$38.37 million to the EU market; 18,753 tonnes others to ASEAN members, generating a revenue of US$13.36 million; 11,083 tonnes to China, earning US$6.81 million, and 8,984 tonnes to other destinations, bagging US$6.90 million as revenue, the report pointed out.The Kingdom also earned US$395 million in revenue from cross-border traded paddy rice of some 1.37 million tonnes during the two-month period.In 2023, Cambodia exported more than 656,000 tonnes of milled rice worth US$466 million, marking a three percent growth in volume and 13 percent in value compared with 2022.The Cambodia Rice Federation has set an ambitious goal to export at least a million tonnes of milled rice by 2025.
Cambodian Commerce Minister Participates In Consultation Between AEM And ASEAN-BAC
Luang Prabang, March 09, 2024—Minister of Commerce and ASEAN Economic Minister for Cambodia, H.E. Mrs. CHAM Nimul (Pic. 1), participates in the Consultation between the ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) and the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), on the sidelines of the 30th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Retreat in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR this morning.