Last updated: 18 May 2012
Market profile
Doing business
Development activities financed by the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and other donors provide opportunities for Australian firms to participate in infrastructure projects or provide professional services.
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Country Profile
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- ECONOMIC CLIMATE
Cambodia has a relatively open trading regime, and acceded to the WTO in 2004.
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- TRADE RELATIONS
Two-way merchandise trade between Australia and Cambodia in 2010-11 was worth $58 million.
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- POLITICAL CLIMATE
Cambodia is a constitutional monarchy. The King, is the Head of State but does not exercise executive power over the Kingdom.
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Top Business Risks
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Multinational Enterprises should be aware of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises that provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business behaviour in a variety of areas, consistent with applicable domestic laws. These Guidelines are endorsed and promoted by the Australian Government. For more information, go to the AusNCP website.
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a voluntary mechanism which promotes and supports improved governance in resource-rich countries through the full publication and verification of company payments and government revenues from oil, gas, and mining.
The EITI is supported by governments, industry, and non-government organisations around the world. The Australian Government supports the EITI and encourages Australian companies operating internationally to comply with its recommendations.