Dear members, partners and friends of EuroCham Cambodia,
Firstly, I’d like to warmly thank our ANNUAL PARTNERS! From 2021, we have our Platinum Partners BRED BANK CAMBODIA, DFDL and THALIAS HOSPITALITY GROUP; our Gold Partners SMART AXIATA CO., LTD, SOFITEL PHNOM PENH PHOKEETHRA, TOTAL CAMBODGE, STAR AUTO (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD - MERCEDES-BENZ, GLUE UP and HOPS GARDEN CO., LTD; our Bronze Partners AGS CAMBODIA and SOMA GROUP.
From last year, our Gold Partners were DFDL, THALIAS HOSPITALITY GROUP, SMART AXIATA CO., LTD, INFINITY GENERAL INSURANCE PLC, SOFITEL PHNOM PENH PHOKEETHRA, TOTAL CAMBODGE, STAR AUTO (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD - MERCEDES-BENZ, INVICTUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, REDBRIDGE GROUP and, our Special Partners BRED BANK CAMBODIA and GLUE UP, our Silver Partner PERNOD RICARD (CAMBODGE) CO., LTD, and our Bronze Partner AGS CAMBODIA!
We are extremely grateful to all of you for the ongoing trust and support!
Moreover, on the 10th of February, the Toast to 2021 networking event was our occasion to celebrate the start of the year together. Despite challenges in 2020, most of you are planning to expand your business this year, as the economy picks up again. For many of you, the past year was a chance to pause, rethink and refine your activities.
These findings come from the 2021 Business Confidence Survey - in the time of Co-vid 19 - which will be released soon and was developed thanks to the 111 responses received from you last December.
Another insightful publication - the new edition of the Business Opportunity Guide - will also soon be available to help European business expand in Cambodia.
According to the findings from the 2021 Business Confidence Survey, the pandemic has pushed many of you to focus on marketing and communication as well as on strengthening human resources. To accompany you on this journey, more tailored training sessions are going to take place every month.
We are also pleased to announce that the legal library of EuroCham’s advocacy team, Legal-e, is now exclusively accessible by all EuroCham members. Through Legal-e, EuroCham wants to promote a better knowledge of Cambodia’s legal framework amongst its members. We believe that, by having transparent access to Cambodia’s legislation and regulatory framework, our business membership will be more resilient and better able to do business in Cambodia in compliance with the law. Legal-e will be a tool in continuous development, designed in accordance to the vision of sharing knowledge among our community.
The 2021 CSR Contest and Awards, launched last Wednesday under the high patronage of HE Mr. Sok Chenda, will include interesting new features. It will be open to all companies - including those that aren’t part of EuroCham Cambodia – as well as community and youth-led activities. Our wish is to see many of you compete for this second edition! Please don’t forget to submit your application before the 31st of March.
Finally, 2021 marks the 10-year anniversary of EuroCham Cambodia. We count on you, on your renewed engagement (for instance, through our various sectoral committees), and on your support to keep improving this organisation, hoping we can fully contribute as a chamber to the expansion of the European business community during this post-covid economic recovery.
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| Morning Business Talk Women Edition |
| On 24th February 2021, EuroCham is organising an online Women's Business Talk which brings together women from different industries and working positions ranging from entrepreneurs, business leaders, students and interns to network and exchange experiences.
As a participant, you will have an opportunity to join us virtually and interact with 6 female guest speakers who have been very successful in their field.
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| Training Course on Mastering Negotiation |
| Due to the popularities of the course, EuroCham will be organising the 2nd Batch of the Mastering Negotiation Course on Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th February 2021 at FACTORY Phnom Penh.
During this course, you will learn the fundamental theories behind negotiation and deal-making. You will learn how to understand the goals and objectives of those you negotiate with, to propose mutually beneficial deals. Additionally, you will learn how to develop trust with your business partners and colleagues. In turn, these skills will allow you to become more confident in conducting negotiations during your daily work. View full course details HERE.
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| Powerpoint & Public Speaking Masterclass |
| To become a great presenter, you need to master both the use of PowerPoint visual aids and its latest features, as well as in speaking so that others will listen!
Did you know? There is even a built-in PowerPoint feature “Presentation coach” which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to give speaker feedback.
To help participants achieve this, EuroCham is proud to feature a course on PowerPoint Design and Public Speaking on the 1st, 2nd and 9th of March at FACTORY Phnom Penh. Join this course to master PowerPoint from our expert and certified Microsoft Office Trainer.
This Training Course has limited seating and is based on a first-come-first-serve basis. This course will be conducted in English. Register Now!
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| Stakeholder Dialogue on Consumer Protection II |
| On 28 January 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, EuroCham co-organised the second of three "Stakeholder Dialogues on Consumer Protection", titled: "Promoting Ethical Business in Cambodia: Protecting Your Customers".
The event was organised in partnership with the Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate General (CCF) under the Ministry of Commerce (MoC), and with the support of the GIZ Consumer Protection in ASEAN (PROTECT) project.
We were joined by leading experts from the technology (Wing) and FMCG (The Coca-Cola Company) sectors, who shared their own consumer inquiry portals. Legal experts from Bun & Associates also highlighted the risks and opportunities for companies to be aware of in light of the 2019 Law on Consumer Protection.
To learn more about the topic, please download the latest introductory "Guide to Consumer Protection" in Cambodia here: http://bit.ly/2YsbReZ |
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| Webinar on Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) |
| On 21 January 2021, EuroCham Cambodia along with other European Chambers of Commerce across Asia-Pacific countries co-hosted a Webinar on “Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) - a new trade agreement that will shape global economics”.
The RCEP is a trade pact which aims to deepen and broaden trade relations between the ASEAN nations, along withAustralia, China, Japan, South Korea and New-Zealand through the establishment of a modern, comprehensive, high-quality, and mutually beneficial economic partnership across a mix of high-income, middle-income and low-income countries.
RCEP countries together account for a third of the world’s GDP and almost half the world’s population. The agreement provides a framework aimed at lowering trade barriers and securing improved market access for goods and services for businesses in the region.
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| On 21 January 2021, EuroCham being a member of the Project Advisory Board (PAB) working group, participated in the 7th PAB meeting on “Enhancing Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards in Construction Sector”. This consultative meeting was presided over by H.E. Dr HUY Hansong, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and Chairman of the PAB working group. There were also representatives from related ministries, private sector, international organisation, and civil society.
In this meeting, PAB members provided input on the draft national policy on occupational health and safety of Cambodia, which will be finalised and submitted to the Royal Government for implementation. |
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| On 19 January 2021, a EuroCham delegation met His Excellency Mr SAMHENG Bora, Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce, to better understand and discuss a possible collaboration on the 1st Asia-Europe Economic and Business Forum (1st AEEBF), a side event of the 13th Summit of the Asia-Europe Meeting scheduled on the 1st & 2nd June 2021.
The 1st AEEBF aims to further the connectivity between businesses, their leaders and policymakers from Asia and Europe and to define tomorrow's world in the advent of the 4th Industrial Revolution and the new normal, post-COVID-19. The event is expected to bring together political leaders and the top of the business community from all over Asia and Europe. |
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| On the 19 January 2021, EuroCham had the honour to meet with the Cambodian Chamber of Commerce (CCC), the Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC), the Cambodia Logistics Association (CLA), along with Swisscontact, to discuss the trade challenges and bottlenecks faced by each organisation and their members. The valuable inputs from this focus group were part of a broader scoping mission, which will inform the design of potential trade facilitation related programs under the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation (GATF). |
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| Breakfast talk on "Labour Compliance: New Rules and Tools for Labour Inspection" |
| On 18 January 2021 at Topaz Restaurant, EuroCham hosted a breakfast talk on Labour Compliance: New Rules and Tools for Labour Inspection.
During the event, H.E. Mr OUK Chanthou (Director of Labour Inspection Department, Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training) guided our audience through the new rules and tools for labour inspection and gave practical insights in the applicable legal framework. If you are involved in HR, make sure to check out the Ministry’s website www.mlvt.gov.kh, where you will soon be able to find the online self-declaration platform for labour inspection in the garment sector and other sectors.
In addition to this online declaration platform, we recommend you to also explore the Ministry’s automated labour law services through https://cems.mlvt.gov.kh/.
We have also gathered the relevant legislation which was addressed during the event under this link. View Photos! |
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| Breakfast Talk on Renewable Energy Target (RE100) |
| On 14 January 2021 at Hotel Cambodiana, EuroCham hosted a breakfast talk on "How can European Brands Meet RE100 and Other Global Climate Goals in Cambodia?".
We brought together an excellent panel of experts and speakers who shared their knowledge and insights on Cambodia’s green future and what climate goals mean for businesses in terms of challenges and opportunities. Through an interactive panel discussion, the breakfast talk allowed our more than 70 participants to exchange thoughts with the panel on renewable energy, climate goals, waste management and what businesses and policymakers in Cambodia can do to ensure that all stakeholders could reap the benefits of a green future. View Photos! |
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| Did you know EuroCham offers a wide range of services to support both the private and public sectors?
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- 8 January - Preparation meeting for the Breakfast Talk on RE100
- 8 January - EuroCham and the Chairman of Its ICT Committee participated in the online consultative meeting on UNDP’s micro, small, and medium enterprises digitisation campaign in response to COVID 19.
- 12 January - EuroCham and its Real Estate and Construction Committee members joined an online meeting of the Real Estate and Construction Private Sector Working Groupat the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce
- 13 January - EuroCham and its Real Estate and Construction Committee members joined an online consultative meeting on the draft law on Land Management and Urban Planning.
- 13 January - Human Resources Committee meeting
- 13 January - EuroCham and the Co-Chairman of Tax Committee joined the preparatory meeting on Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) webinar by European Business Organization World Wide Network (EBOWWN)
- 14 January - Preparatory meeting for the Breakfast Talk on Labour Compliance : New rules and Tools for Labour inspection
- 14 January - EuroChamBreakfast talk on How can European brands meet RE100 and other global climate goals in Cambodia?
- 14 January - EuroCham joined the online meeting of the EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) Customs and Trade Facilitation Groupy
- 15 January - Real Estate and Construction Committee Annual General Meeting and Election
- 18 January - Eurocham Breakfast Talk on Labour Compliance: New rules and Tools for Labour inspection
- 19 January - EuroCham joined the Preparatory meeting with H.E. Mr SAMHENG Bora, Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce on ASEM13
- 20 January - Automotive Committee meeting
- 21 January - Online preparatory meeting with H.E. Mr. SOK Sopheak, on EuroCham Workshopon Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): Trends, Challenges and Opportunities for Cambodia in 4 dimensions
- 21 January - EuroCham Cambodia co-hosted a webinar on Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) . EuroCham was represented by a Co-Chairman of the Tax Committee during this Webinar.
- 21 January - EuroCham participated in the Project Advisory Board (PAB) working group
- 22 January - EuroCham met H.E. Ms CHEA Serey, Assistance Governor and Director General for Central Bankingat the National Bank of Cambodia
- 22 January - Online preparatory meeting for the E-Commerce Workshop
- 25 January - EuroCham joined the working lunch on tourism advocacy with the Cambodia Tourism Federation
- 26 January - EuroCham welcomed H.E. Mr. SAMHENG Bora, Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce for a discussion on the 1st Asia-Europe Economic and Business Forum (1st AEEBF).
- 26 January - EuroCham joined a working lunch with the Japanese Business Association in Cambodia (JBAC)
- 28 January - EuroCham met with His Excellency Mr. SAMHENG Bora on ASEM13
- 28 January - EuroCham organised the second PROTECT Stakeholder Dialogue with the support of GIZ
- 28 January - EuroCham had an online meeting on discussion of The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training’s Notification No 003/21 on Seniority Indemnity Payment.
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