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MPWT and GGGI Discuss E-Bus Public Transport and Urban Environmental Studies
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport met with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to review a completed pre-feasibility study on electric bus public transport services and to discuss upcoming environmental study projects in Cambodia. Plans include air quality improvement studies in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, as well as future work on waste management and sanitation, with support from development partners.
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Banteay Meanchey Provincial Police Denounce Fake Facebook Account Using Commissioner’s Image
The Banteay Meanchey Provincial Police Commissariat issued a public notice about a fake Facebook account using the name “Pho Sophorn” and the image of Provincial Police Commissioner Sith Luos as a logo. The commissariat disclaimed responsibility for any misinformation or illegal activity from the fake account, clarified the details of the commissioner’s official page, and warned the account creator to delete the images or face legal action.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
