Timor-Leste Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Kupa Lopes, spoke with CIR Leader Talks about the requirements to becoming ASEAN’s 11th member, improving bilateral trade between Cambodia and Timor-Leste and learnings from the Kingdom’s own 20+ year economic journey since becoming a member in 1999.

Speaking in the latest report from in-market consultancy firm Aquarii on investment opportunities in distribution and logistics in Cambodia, Dalton Wong Chairman & Founder of multi-award-winning company Speedwind Distributions said while the sector has come a long way in Cambodia, continued investment is needed to ensure operational efficiency that meets international standards.

AmCham is set to hold its Annual General Meeting on February 23, 2023, with a record number of 20 candidates vying for 6 out of 11 board seats. The chamber currently has 235 members and is expecting to increase to around 250 before the AGM after renewals are completed. The AGM is normally held in the last quarter of the year, but has been moved to the first quarter to allow for a full year's review of financials.

The Indonesian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia, H.E. Sudirman Haseng, has completed his tenure, leaving a lasting legacy of economic diplomacy through his efforts to reestablish the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia and increase trade ties between the two countries.

Founder and Managing Partner of Mekong Strategic Capital, Mr. Stephen Higgins speaks with CIR Leader Talks about his financial advisory firms latest market report detailing Cambodia’s financial sectors strong loan growth during COVID-19, the emergence of the new ‘Big 4’ and rising interest rates coupled with tightening liquidity.

Group Chief Executive Officer of Forte, Mr. Youk Chamroeunrith spoke with CIR Leader Talks on the insurance companies recent brand refresh and digital transformation, developing human capital in the company, and his outlook for the industry in the coming years.

After much deliberation by an expert panel of five judges, the campaign, run by Cambodia’s most established brand, has found “The Exceptional” person in the form of world-renowned Chef Luu Meng. He will receive $20,000 as a token for his exceptional contributions to Cambodian society.

Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) have officially announced Justin Whyatt as Australia’s next Ambassador to Cambodia replacing Pablo Kang – as Australia and Cambodia look to increase both diplomatic and economic cooperation after the Kingdom hosted a successful ASEAN Summit.

Ruwan Hulugalle has been elected as the inaugural Chairman of the AmCham Legal Committee. His stated aim was to make doing business in Cambodia more efficient and effective as well as promoting greater compliance.

European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) has announced its new director as Tom Hesketh and deputy director as Martin Brisson replacing longtime director Denis Sainte-Marie.