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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 | Cambodia's Future Leaders Celebrated as Prime Minister Hun Manet Speaks at Asia-Europe University Graduation | 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 Hun Manet clarifies that the supplementary textbook presents factual historical content from Cambodia’s socialist era to the present.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. |

PM Says ASEAN+3 “Essential Growth Engine”

  • Posted Oct 27, 2021 18:06 by Andrew Barnes-Roberts
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Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Hun Sen attended Wednesday afternoon’s 24th ASEAN Plus Three Summit. It includes the countries of China, Japan and Korea. In his remarks via videoconference, the Prime Minister says ASEAN Plus Three, APT, has been “the indispensable core driving force for enhancing the cooperation of East Asia as well as for effective responses to crises”. He continued that, “amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the APT region continues to be an essential growth engine for regional and global socio-economic development.”

To expedite socio-economic recovery, the Prime Minister has urged the “Plus Three” countries to provide more support for the implementation of regional mechanisms, namely: the ASEAN Centre for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases; the ASEAN Regional Reserve of Medical Supplies for Public Health Emergencies; the ASEAN Travel Corridor Arrangement Framework and the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework.

The Prime Minister has also requested that they further promote effective implementation of the ASEAN Plus Three Plan of Action on Mitigating the Economic Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic and the ASEAN Plus Three Economic Cooperation Work Program 2021-2022, stressing the need for ASEAN Plus Three countries to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) so that it can be in effect from early next year.

Prime Minister Hun Sen expressed his appreciation for the progress of the implementation of the APT Work Plan 2018-2022. He said he would like the Work Plan for 2023-2027 to focus on public health security, capacity-building for micro, small and medium enterprises and cooperation in the digital economy, climate change-resilient agricultural production and sustainable energy.

According to Minister Attached to the Prime Minister, Kao Kim Hourn, during the summit, APT leaders underscored the importance of continuing to work together to strengthen their cooperation. They also discussed existing mechanisms related to food security, food reserves and connectivity, particularly the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity 2025 as well as the vision to build not only ASEAN, but the APT Community as a whole.


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