CLMV News – 11 April 2023

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CAMBODIA

Cambodia is committed to reducing the road traffic fatality rate by 50% before 2030. The aim is to decrease the numbers of deaths and injuries based on mitigating the major risk factors of road accidents. Key to this process is to increase the efficiency of road traffic safety and support networks. (Khmer Times)

The Council for the Development of Cambodia and the Cambodian Oknha Association agreed to work together in partnership to promote domestic investment and attract foreign investors to Cambodia. (Khmer Times)

Minister of Interior Sar Kheng has instructed relevant authorities to speed up resolution of pending human trafficking cases as it badly affects the reputation of the country. As of now, a total of 850 cases filed by victims of human trafficking at the Ministry of Interior in Phnom Penh and the provinces of Preah Sihanouk, Kandal, Kampong Speu, Kampot, Koh Kong, Pursat, Pailin, Svay Rieng, Oddar Meanchey and Banteay Meanchey, are pending to be settled. (Khmer Times)

LAO PDR

A new directive issued by Champassak authorities has banned the cultivation of crops and trees that are likely to deteriorate soil quality in the coffee-rich Pakxong district, part of the Bolaven Plateau. (Vietiane Times)

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone held talks online with his Thai and Myanmar counterparts, General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, in a joint effort to address transboundary haze pollution, which has risen to dangerous levels in many parts of the three neighbouring countries. (Vietiane Times)

VIET NAM

Việt Nam’s banking system is showing signs of returning to a period of money surplus as no bank needs the State Bank of Vietnam’s capital in the open market operation channel and overnight interbank interest rates have dropped sharply. (Viet Nam News)

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