Mekong Memo Cambodia 20230828

Mekong Memo Cambodia Weekly, August 28, 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 28, 2023:

Headlines:

Private Debt Growth Calls for Banking Reforms

Banks Grapple with Challenges and U.S. Interest Rate Impact

Nation Poised for Economic Growth

US Ambassador Advocates for Enhanced Infrastructure to Boost Investment

RCEP Plays Pivotal Role in Boosting Cambodia's Exports

RMA Cambodia Reports Robust H1 2023 Performance

Real Estate Sector In Spotlight at PropertyGuru Awards

Global Financial Institutions Applaud Appointment of NBC Governor

Vietnam Signs MoU for Cross-Border Payment Connectivity with ASEAN Countries

$425M in New Investments to Create 23,250 Jobs Across Multiple Provinces

Boost Capital Secures $2.5M to Revolutionize Digital Banking in Southeast Asia

ASEAN Seeks East Asian Support for Regional Electric Vehicle Ecosystem

Revival of Coffee Farming in Tbong Khmum

Aeon Mall Establishes Logistics Center

New Law on Rules of Origin to Bolster Trade and Combat Counterfeiting

South Korea's Indo-Pacific Strategy Bolsters Economic and Security Ties

Economic and Security Goals in Ream Naval Base Reviewed

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