PHNOM PENH, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- A Lancang-Mekong Cooperation project on strengthening small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and technical cooperation in Industry 4.0 has concluded in Cambodia, said Cambodia's Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation on Friday.
Cambodian Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation Hem Vanndy attended an event on Thursday to mark the completion of the 18-month project (2024-2025) implemented in Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar under the LMC framework.
Vanndy said the project has provided practical outcomes in building technical and entrepreneurial capacity among SMEs and fostering cooperation among the Lancang-Mekong countries.
"This project has delivered concrete results in strengthening SME capacity, promoting the adoption of new technologies, and improving productivity and competitiveness," he said.
"It also demonstrates the value of technical cooperation and shared learning among Lancang-Mekong countries in responding to the challenges and opportunities of Industry 4.0," he added.
Vanndy added that although the project has concluded, the knowledge, partnerships, and skills developed through this cooperation should continue to be applied and expanded to support long-term SME development in the three countries.
The ceremony also featured an awards presentation for the Cambodian Business Incubation for Food Product Development (CBI-Food) program, a key project activity promoting innovation in food processing using local raw materials, the press release said. ■
