Cambodia expects China, RCEP to help boost economic recovery


The 15 Asia-Pacific countries signed the RCEP pact on Nov 15,2020, forging the world's largest free trade agreement. - AFP

PHNOM PENH (Xinhua): Amid the raging Covid-19 pandemic, Cambodia's economy in 2020 registered its slowest growth since 1994. However, the country's growth is projected to rebound 3.5 per cent this year, thanks to its newly-signed bilateral free trade agreement with China and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

A government report showed that the Southeast Asian nation's economy shrank 1.9 per cent last year, to US$27.6bil.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Cambodia , China , RCEP , economy

Next In Aseanplus News

China social media thrashes one-child policy after population control czar dies
‘Like a common language’: Batik’s role in Singapore’s diplomacy
China manga convention bars Japanese content amid tensions
Bangladesh leader considered top PM candidate returns from exile ahead of polls
Yearender: From Green ambition to caution: EU recalibrates climate strategy amid economic headwinds
Myanmar junta's shift from battlefield to ballots faces long odds
Indonesia lodges complaint over ‘flag desecration’ at London embassy
At least nine killed as passenger bus catches fire after colliding with truck in southern India
Four workers dead, another three missing in coal mine accident in southwest China
Environmental group urges Pahang to abandon Cameron Highlands railway proposal

Others Also Read