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Ministry of Commerce Participates in Special ASEAN–Canada Free Trade Agreement Negotiation Meeting

A Cambodian delegation led by Secretary of State Roth Saravuth of the Ministry of Commerce joined the Special Meeting of the ASEAN–Canada Free Trade Agreement Trade Negotiating Committee in Bandung, Indonesia, on 23 February 2023. Cambodia called for ASEAN to maintain a common position in a non-paper to Canada covering environment, labour, and inclusive trade, and proposed specialized working groups on these themes.

Ministry of Commerce

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MPWT Reviews Progress of Takhmao Wastewater Treatment System Project

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport held a video conference with technical consulting firms DOHWA Engineering and Seoyoung Engineering to review progress of the Takhmao city wastewater treatment system project financed by the Export-Import Bank of Korea. The meeting agreed on timelines for detailed technical design reports, revisions based on prior technical discussions, and scheduling of the next evaluation committee meeting in early March 2023.

Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)

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Ministry of Commerce Discusses US-ASEAN Business Council Investment Opportunities

A Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce met with a delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council, led by Ambassador Michalak, to discuss existing and potential US business activities in Cambodia. The discussion covered ongoing projects, including automotive assembly and electronic payment services, and explored further investment prospects, particularly in the health sector and private hospitals.

Ministry of Commerce

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Cambodian and Singaporean Army Commanders Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Military Cooperation

The Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army, General Hun Manet, held a bilateral meeting with Singapore Army Chief Brigadier-General David Neo during the latter’s official visit to Cambodia. The two sides reviewed existing defence cooperation and discussed plans to expand joint activities including training, exchanges, and mechanisms for regular army-to-army engagement.

Ministry of National Defence

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Trust Regulator Participates in Meeting on Cambodia FinTech Development Policy Draft

The Director General of the Trust Regulator attended a working group meeting on the drafting of the Cambodia FinTech Development Policy, chaired by the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The meeting reviewed progress toward the first draft and heard findings from an Asian Development Bank expert’s assessment of Cambodia’s fintech sector via Zoom.

Trust Regulator

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General Department of Energy Reviews Technical Cooperation with IAEA for 2024–2029

The General Department of Energy of the Ministry of Mines and Energy led a Cambodian delegation to a meeting at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna from 20–24 February 2023. The discussions covered five proposed technical cooperation projects for 2024–2025, a draft Country Programme Framework for 2024–2029, support for national energy planning and efficiency, and cooperation under the IAEA Rays of Hope initiative for cancer treatment services at Calmette Hospital.

Ministry of Mines and Energy

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Ministry of Mines and Energy Meets German KfW on Power Transmission and Clean Energy

The Ministry of Mines and Energy held a working meeting with representatives of the German Development Bank KfW to discuss potential support for Cambodia’s power transmission network and electricity infrastructure. Discussions also covered participation in energy development and investment projects under the new Power Development Master Plan 2022–2040 and the National Energy Efficiency Policy 2022–2030.

Ministry of Mines and Energy

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Cambodia and UAE Launch Third-Round Negotiations on Comprehensive Economic Partnership

The Ministry of Commerce announced the opening of the third round of negotiations on the Cambodia–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Dubai, scheduled from 20–22 February 2023. Both sides expressed their intention to conclude the negotiations in this round and highlighted the recent growth in bilateral trade.

Ministry of Commerce

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General Department of Identification Reviews Public Feedback from Service Comment Boxes

The General Department of Identification conducted an inspection of public feedback and requests collected through comment boxes placed at identification service locations in Phnom Penh. A working group, led by a deputy director and representing the department’s leadership, opened the boxes for review and resolution of the issues raised.

General Department of Identification

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Senate Commission Visits Bak Kheng Water Treatment Plant Construction Sites

The 9th Commission of the Senate conducted a field visit to review progress on the Bak Kheng raw water pumping station and water treatment plant, as well as associated main pipeline works under the Tonle Sap and along the Win-Win Boulevard. The delegation was led by the commission president and joined by senior officials from the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, French and EU representatives, and development finance institutions.

Senate of Cambodia

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