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Ministry of Agriculture Discusses Forestry Community Cooperation with Swiss Office

The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries met with the representative of the Swiss Cooperation Office in Cambodia to discuss project activities related to forest communities. The minister emphasized ownership, mutual trust, and early-stage coordination between the ministry, civil society organizations, and development partners in developing and implementing cooperation projects.

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

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MAFF and ADB Review Ongoing Agricultural Investment and Technical Projects

The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries met with the Asian Development Bank’s Cambodia Country Director to discuss ongoing and completed ADB-supported projects in the agricultural sector. The meeting reviewed existing investment and technical assistance portfolios, including current and completed investment projects and ADB-GMS technical assistance, and highlighted priorities such as greenhouse production, efficient water use, food security, and digitalization of agricultural value chains.

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

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MAFF and FAEA Discuss Cooperation on Food Safety Law Implementation

The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries met with the CEO of the Food and Agriculture Export Alliance (FAEA) and the USDA representative in Cambodia to discuss potential cooperation. The meeting focused on support for implementing Cambodia’s food safety law, food safety capacity building, and opportunities related to agricultural trade and school milk nutrition programs.

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

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Royal Cambodian Navy Hosts HMS SPEY for First UK Warship Visit and Joint Drills

The British Royal Navy vessel HMS SPEY (P234) made a five-day port call at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port from 13–17 February 2023, marking the first visit of a United Kingdom naval ship to Cambodia. The visit focused on courtesy calls, friendship-building, and joint naval exercises between the Royal Cambodian Navy and the UK Royal Navy.

Ministry of National Defence

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MPWT Holds Training Workshop on Dangerous Goods Transport Management

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport organized a dissemination and training workshop on the transport of dangerous goods by road, in cooperation with JICA. The event aimed to share ASEAN member state provisions, raise awareness, and strengthen capacity of officials and transport associations as MPWT prepares national transport policy and a prakas on dangerous goods transport.

Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)

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MOWRAM Inspects O&M and Rehabilitation of Vai Ko and Prek Me Khsay Irrigation

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology conducted a technical inspection of routine operation and maintenance for the Vai Ko (Phase 1) irrigation system spanning four provinces and an anniversary rehabilitation of the Prek Me Khsay irrigation system in Prey Veng province. The works cover canal earthworks, hydraulic structures, and drainage facilities supporting wet and dry season irrigation over several thousand hectares of farmland.

Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM)

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Ministry of Tourism Continues Quality Recognition for Cambodian Tourist Boat Services

The Ministry of Tourism is continuing inspections and quality recognition for Cambodian tourist boat services based on 34 assessment criteria and 19 mandatory conditions. The ministry is accepting ongoing applications from tourist boat businesses, conducting safety and quality checks before issuing service quality certificates, and has listed several certified operators in Kampot province.

Ministry of Tourism

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National Bank of Cambodia Reports Balance of Payments Position for Q3 2022

The National Bank of Cambodia reported that the balance of payments remained broadly stable in the third quarter of 2022, recording only a minor overall deficit. The current and capital account deficit widened mainly due to a larger trade deficit, while the services account deficit improved on higher tourist arrivals and workers’ remittances, with international reserves covering about 6.5 months of imports.

National Bank of Cambodia

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SERC Marks Official Opening of Cambodia Securities Plc as Licensed Underwriter

The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia participated in the official opening of Cambodia Securities Plc, a firm licensed by SERC to operate as a securities underwriter. Officials highlighted the key roles of securities firms and a vision for future development of Cambodia’s securities sector during the ceremony.

Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia

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