Entries from May 2008
September 28th, 2007 · No Comments
The arrest of Nuon Chea, a key former Cambodia Khmer Rouge leader, paves the way for Cambodia to focus on economic development moving forward. Watch this informative Cambodia video about the Nuon Chea arrest:
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September 27th, 2007 · No Comments
Cambodia exports of garments grew 12 percent in the first half of 2007 and Cambodia ranks as the fifth largest garment exporter in the world according to People’s Daily Online.
Nonetheless, Cambodia has much room for improvement. In other words, Cambodia exports per container cost between up to $800 and takes three days to clear legal […]
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Tags: Cambodia Trade
September 26th, 2007 · 1 Comment
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated in a recent report that oil production out of Cambodia will possibly generate $1.7 billion per year by 2021 according to Asia Times Online.
Based off a study project driven by Chevron off the coast of southern Cambodia, Cambodia holds an estimated 700 million barrels of oil with a […]
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Tags: Cambodia Economy
September 25th, 2007 · No Comments
In a diplomatic agreement between Cambodia, Vietnam and Brunei, the three countries have agreed to cooperate in terms of oil and gas exploration according to Borneo Bulletin.
The agreement stems from a past agreement signed 3 months ago
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Tags: Cambodia Foreign Direct Investment
September 24th, 2007 · No Comments
A Cambodia delegation and the Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade have come to an information exchange agreement to help boost the textile industry in both countries according to VietNamNet.
While the textile industry is a major export stable for both nations, key growth concerns for both Cambodia and Vietnam surround
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September 20th, 2007 · No Comments
Cambodia political opposition says the country is not ready for a Cambodia Stock Market largely because of rampant corruption and lack of transparency according to ABC Radio Australia.
For ABC Radio Australia’s audio of the story
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September 19th, 2007 · No Comments
The IMF (International Monetary Fund) expects Cambodia to grow 7.75 percent in 2008
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September 13th, 2007 · No Comments
After the announcement of a South Korean investment of $1.8 million to help Cambodia launch the Cambodia stock exchange [see: Cambodia Partners with South Korea to set up Cambodia Stock Exchange], the Cambodia parliament has officially passed a law that would allow the Cambodia stock exchange to open in 2009.
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September 12th, 2007 · No Comments
In an effort to drive Cambodia tourism, the Cambodia government plans to launch a new national Cambodia airline according to eTravelBalckboard.
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September 11th, 2007 · No Comments
In 2005, the Cambodian investment law was amended to allow for foreign ownership of fixed assets. However, due to a lack of enforcement and proper implementation the law is outdated and requires an uplift according to Asia Property Report.
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September 10th, 2007 · No Comments
With 11 percent growth over the last three years, continued economic stability, and expanding financial sector, Cambodia has partnered with South Korea to set up the Cambodia stock exchange according to Forbes.
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Tags: Cambodia Economy