Cambodia and EU Hold 5th Dialogue to Improve Investment Climate, Aiming for Logistics Cost Reduction Through Port Expansion
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) held its 5th Cambodia-EU Government-Private Sector Dialogue on November 4th with the EU Delegation. Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol highlighted government efforts to improve the investment climate and facilitate trade. He expressed expectations that the expansion of Sihanoukville Port will reduce logistics costs by approximately 30%, enhancing international competitiveness.
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