CLMV News – 13 January 2023

CLMV Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, News, Viet Nam

CAMBODIA

Minister of Interior, Deputy Prime Minister Sar Kheng, emphasized that the Royal Government of Cambodia has a strong will to fight money laundering, terrorist financing and weapon of mass destruction financing. (Khmer Times)
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen thanked China for providing assistance to the country’s infrastructure construction, which has greatly promoted the development of Cambodia’s economy. (Khmer Times)

LAO PDR

Laos has recorded over 1,000 people entering and exiting via the Boten International Border checkpoint in Luang Namtha Province since China authorized the reopening of borders last week. (Laotian Times)

According to the Lao Trade Portal, the country recorded a trade deficit of USD 23 million in December, which is considerably lower than the trade deficits of USD 45 million and USD 230 million reported in November and October, respectively. (Laotian Times)

MYANMAR

The volume of goods traded with Myanmar through the border in Chiang Rai is expected to grow twofold if Myanmar agrees to reopen the checkpoint in Mae Sai district, according to Chiang Rai’s Chamber of Commerce. (Bangkok Post)

VIET NAM

Academic studies show that the transition to a circular economy offers US$4.5 trillion in economic opportunities globally by creating jobs, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable production. (Viet Nam News)

The Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications handed over a platform for massive open online courses and a security operations centre system to the Lao Ministry of Technology and Communications. (KPL)

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