PL Vista to Expand its Investment to CambodiaSenior U.S. diplomat to visit S. Korea for annual bilateral economic dialogue

PL Visa is planning to expand its investment to Cambodia by exporting its European standard products to the Kingdom's market. The investment plan was revealed by Mr. François GUEZ, CEO of PL Vista, while paying a courtesy call on Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet in Paris, France this morning (Paris time). Mr. GUEZ also briefed the Cambodian Premier of his company's business activities, saying that it specialises in the supply of baby, family and home care products. Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet welcomed the investment expansion plan of PL Vista and reaffirmed that the Royal Government will continue to provide all necessary support and coordination based on policies, laws and regulations aimed at ensuring the success and prosperity of businesses in Cambodia. Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse A senior U.S. diplomat will travel to South Korea to discuss cooperation in critical minerals, semiconductors, energy security and other areas at an annual bilateral economic meeting, the State Department said Friday. Jose Fernandez, under secretary of state for economic growth, energy, and the environment, will visit Korea for the eighth Senior Economic Dialogue, as part of his three-nation trip from Monday through Feb. 1, according to the department. The trip includes visits to Vietnam and the Philippines. "Under Secretary Fernandez will co-chair the 8th U.S.-ROK Senior Economic Dialogue, underlining the strong bilateral trade and investment relationship with the Republic of Korea (ROK) and continued cooperation in areas such as critical minerals, semiconductors, and energy security," it said in a media note. While in the three countries, Fernandez plans to promote public-private partnerships, advance investment opportunities and emphasize the importance of close cooperation in areas of common concern, including strengthening economic, energy, health, climate and food security, the department said. In Vietnam, Fernandez will focus on increasing trade opportunities, clean energy promotion and semiconductor and supply chain cooperation, according to the department. In the Philippines, he plans to discuss enhancing the Philippines' economic resilience through supply chain diversification among other issues. Source: Yonhap News Agency