Viettel has become the most valuable communications brand in Cambodia through its Metfone service, with revenue reaching 94 million USD in 2016. (Photo: VNA)
Phnom Penh (VNA) – With 183 valid projects worth 2.85 billion USD by the end of December2016, Vietnam continues to be among the top five foreign investors in Cambodia.
Vietnam isnow the third biggest trade partner of Cambodia, with two-way trade reaching 3 billionUSD in 2016.
In thefirst two months of 2017, bilateral trade hit 624.1 million, up 21.2 percentcompared to the same period last year. The two countries are striving toincrease the figure to 5 billion USD.
The figureswere released by Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Thach Du at a recent businessconference.
Heattributed thriving trade ties to the two countries’ friendship, closegeographic location and government support, adding that there is potential forfurther economic cooperation.
Organisedby the Vietnam Embassy in Cambodia, the conference gathered some 100 Vietnameseinvestors in the country, including the Vietnam Rubber Group and Metfone – an arm of the military-run telecommunicationgroup Viettel.-VNA
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A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
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A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
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The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
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This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
At the summit, publishing, tech, and media sectors will discuss emerging trends, business models, and sustainable solutions for digital publishing development in Vietnam.
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According to NordCham Vietnam Chairman Thue Quist Thomasen, the Vietnamese Government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is both a challenge and an opportunity for businesses to contribute to green and sustainable growth.
Viettel has become the most valuable communications brand in Cambodia through its Metfone service, with revenue reaching 94 million USD in 2016. (Photo: VNA) 
