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Deadly Collision Claims 67 Lives in U.S. Air Disaster | At Least 30 Dead and Many Injured in Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela in India | Pich Piseth Summoned by Department of Anti-Technology Crime | Future of USAID Uncertain as Trump Administration Considers Merging Agency with State Department | National Road 5 Final Section (Serei Sophon-Poipet) Achieves 29% Progress | Prime Minister Hun Manet: “No Plans to Change Ministers” Amidst Rumors | PM Hun Manet Charts Cambodia’s Digital Future, Calls for Stronger Innovation and Governance | Prime Minister Hun Sen awards diplomas to 2,551 Asia-Europe University graduates, including 1,169 women. The ceremony includes degrees in associate, bachelor, master, doctorate, and honorary doctorate levels. A total of 69 scholarship recipients from Samdech Techo and Samdech Kittipritbandit among the graduates. Asia-Europe University has contributed to national development by training skilled human resources for many years. Oknha Ly Khunthai highlights the university's growth since its recognition in 2002 and its establishment in 2005. As of December 2024, the university employed 485 staff and enrolled 8,881 students in various programs. Asia-Europe University offers diverse faculties and numerous degree programs, enhancing educational opportunities. The institution is committed to digital innovation and modern educational practices, including AI and cloud computing. Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasizes skill development, announcing over $20 million for modern medical equipment.Prime Minister Hun Manet urges the Ministry of Labor to support skilled workers in obtaining bachelor's degrees and enhancing youth skills. Prime Minister Hun Manet directs Ministry of Labor to expand job opportunities for professionals in Cambodia. The Prime Minister emphasizes the role of teachers as leaders and ethical guides for students. Amid discussions about septic tank installation, the Prime Minister instructs authorities to prioritize citizen requests. Hun Manet mandates road construction companies to install septic tanks upon completion of projects. The Prime Minister addresses criticism of the textbook “Khmer and the Journey to Prosperity,” defending its educational value. Hun Manet clarifies that the supplementary textbook presents factual historical content from Cambodia’s socialist era to the present. The Prime Minister emphasizes that the book aims to preserve Cambodia’s history for future generations. Hun Manet calls on citizens and students to research carefully before sharing information on social media. The Prime Minister warns against spreading false information that can harm society. |

Timor-Leste Leader Says PM Hun Sen is Very Friendly Man

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen met Timor-Leste’s founding father Xanana Gusmão at the Peace Palace on Saturday, May 6. In an interview later that day, Gusmão said Prime Minister Hun Sen is a friendly man.

At a press event, Xanana Gusmão, the former President and former Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, said of Prime Minister Hun Sen, “Friendly, friendly, very friendly because we know each other from 2000 while he followed my life; I also followed the situation here in Cambodia. Right from 2000 [when] we met in the UN.”

Gusmão also spoke about the possibility of Timor joining the ASEAN community. His country is willing to join but still needs to complete all the requirements. “We talked about our membership to ASEAN, and I told him that, yeah we are willing to do, but we are still with the big problem of having qualified human resources to fully contribute in the meeting,” he said.

Overall he had a very busy schedule while in Cambodia where he met with Prime Minister Hun Sen and other Cambodian delegates in addition to visiting three universities and attending the SEA Games opening ceremony.

Gusmão received three paintings from students attending The Royal University of Fine Arts Phnom Penh. He was highly impressed with their skill level and remarked that artists from his own country could benefit from such an education. “Wow, we also have some painters the problem is only their capability, and after looking at these, I would say that I would send a few of them to come, because I believe this painting, the painter got some [training] to do this.”

Gusmão went on to praise the spectacle of the SEA Games opening ceremony saying, “It was amazing, amazing, WOW. I could not close my mouth, because I was always, wow, wow, wow, it was fantastic, fantastic, very impressive, the way, the way Cambodian people prepared themselves to show the ASEAN countries and to the world: we are here; we are ready.”

EAC News would like to thank Timor-Leste’s Ambassador to Cambodia, Kupa Lopes, for the opportunity to interview His Excellency Xanana Gusmão. It is important to have these kinds of conversations so that we can learn more about different cultures and perspectives.



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