Mekong Memo Cambodia 20230821

Mekong Memo Cambodia Weekly, August 21, 2023: Business, politics, finance, trade & legal headlines.

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With that said, here is your Mekong Memo Cambodia for the week of August 21, 2023:

Headlines:

Cambodia's New Leadership Maintains Strong China Policy

Thai Chamber of Commerce Explores Investment Avenues in Cambodia

Challenges Persist in Cambodia's Domestic Production for Export

Key Considerations for Hiring Contingent Workers in Cambodia

New Tire Factories to Absorb Cambodia's Local Latex Supply

New Prime Minister Firmly Opposes Marijuana Cultivation

Cambodia's Exports to Vietnam Surge by Over 20%

PTT Oil and Retail Plans $100M Investment in Cambodian Oil Depot

Five Agreements Reached at 55th ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting

Cambodia-EU Relations Deepen Beyond Trade Amid Global Challenges

Sihanoukville Port Experiences Slump Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Cambodia's Economy on a Steady Upward Trajectory

Potential Revival of Cambodia-Thailand Gas Exploration Talks Under Pheu Thai Government

Planned Power Outages in Phnom Penh and Surrounding Areas Through October 2

Cambodia Focuses on Comprehensive Food Safety Standards

Declining Fish Stocks Impact Women in Cambodia's Fisheries Sector

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