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Ministry of Commerce Discusses Cambodia–Switzerland Economic Cooperation in Davos
The Minister of Commerce met with the Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs on the sidelines of the 2023 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. The discussion covered growing bilateral trade, the possibility of a Cambodia–Switzerland free trade agreement, and Swiss support to Cambodia’s development programs.
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MPWT Outlines Lane Usage and Payment Methods on Phnom Penh–Sihanoukville Expressway
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport provided detailed guidance on the proper use of ETC, ANPR and MTC lanes on the Phnom Penh–Sihanoukville expressway. The notice explains eligibility for each lane type, associated payment methods, and options for topping up vehicle plate balances to reduce congestion and waiting times.
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Cambodia and France Establish Mechanism for Bilateral Political Consultations
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the French Embassy in Cambodia signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to establish a mechanism for bilateral political consultations. The mechanism is intended to strengthen cooperation and relations between the two countries, particularly between their foreign ministries in their roles as national coordinators.
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General Department of Identification Reports 2022 Performance of Identification Service Team
The General Department of Identification released a summary of 2022 activities by its identification service and rapid response working group. The update details usage of the GDI eServices application, the volume of citizen inquiries handled, and the main communication channels available for addressing identification service issues.
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Government Outlines Cybersecurity Mechanism to Support Cambodia’s Digital Policies
The General Department of Digital Technology and Media highlighted Cambodia’s digital policy framework and the development of a national cybersecurity mechanism. The post describes three overarching digital policies and ongoing work to draft laws, policies, standards, and procedures on cybersecurity and technology-related crime to support digital governance across government, business, and citizens.
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Kampong Speu Provincial Police Investigate Traffic Police Over Alleged Improper Payment
The Kampong Speu Provincial Police Commissariat clarified an online allegation that traffic police demanded a US$200 payment from a truck operator on National Road 4 and confirmed the ABA account used belonged to a traffic police officer. Ten traffic police officers have been temporarily held at the personnel office for disciplinary action while further legal procedures are being pursued against the truck owner.
