Category Archives: Market
Asian Markets Begin the Week on Major Upswing
The indexes in Hong Kong and Shanghai are leading Asia’s huge rally in equities trading Monday as investors ignore multiple crises around the world. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong is up 3.3% in late afternoon trading, while Shanghai is
Philippines Allows Soft Post-Lockdown Reopening to Avert Dire Economic Fall
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – The Philippine government lifted some of its strictest coronavirus containment measures Monday in what observers called a bid to salvage an economy battered by unemployment and new signs of poverty. Most businesses were allowed to re-open and
World Bank Outlines Two Scenarios for Cambodian Economy
The World Bank expects Cambodian economic activity to shrink 1 percent this year before rebounding 6 percent next year under its baseline scenario for the country. Under this scenario, contained in the bank’s biannual update for Cambodia released Friday, agriculture
Japan to Grant US$22.73 Million to Support Cambodia’s Health and Education Sectors
Government of Japan is planning to provide a grant aid of 2.501 million yen, or US$22.73 million, to support the areas of education and health in Cambodia. The good news was shared by H.E. Mikami Masahiro, Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia,
Vietnamese Military Shelters Remain in Disputed Border Area Despite Cambodian Diplomatic Protest
Vietnam has yet to dismantle a string of military shelters set up in a disputed area along its border with Cambodia more than a week after Phnom Penh lodged a diplomatic protest through its embassy in Hanoi, Cambodian Ministry of
A Pedestrian Bridge to be Constructed at Tram Knar Market
Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is planning to construct a pedestrian bridge shortly at the area of Tram Knar market along the National Road No. 3, between the provinces of Takeo and Kampong Speu. The update was shared
Nests of Endangered Ibis Found
Ten nests of White-shouldered Ibis, considered as the most endangered animal, have been found at the northeastern Rattanakiri province. The team of BirdLife International Cambodia Programme, according to its recent press release, spotted the nests of the rare bird and
SECC, CCC Sign MoU on Promoting Securities Sector
Securities and Exchange Commission of Cambodia (SECC) and Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) have reached a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation on Raising Awareness and Promoting the Participation of Company in Cambodia Securities Sector. The MoU was signed on
Cambodia Consumes Some 570 Tonnes of Veggies Per Day
Amount of vegetable consumption in Cambodia is at a high record as the government has urged for the increase of chemical-free vegetable production to supply domestic demand and reduce imports. Figures from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries show
Cambodia, IRRI Partner to Modernise and Accelerate Rice Sector
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have partnered to strengthen the cooperation in modernising and enhancing the rice sector. The agreement on the four-year Collaborative Work Plan for 2020-2023 was signed here in
