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 Hun Manet clarifies that the supplementary textbook presents factual historical content from Cambodia’s socialist era to the present.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. |
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. |

Government Releases Full 11th Asia-Europe Parliamentary Declaration

PHNOM PENH: The eleventh Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership Meeting was held virtually on Tuesday under the theme “Strengthening Parliamentary Partnership for Peace and Sustainable Development in the Era of Covid-19 and Beyond”. The meeting was co-chaired by the National Assembly of Cambodia and the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia. During the closing remark on Tuesday evening, National Assembly President Say Chhum has highlighted on the importance of multilateralism dialogue in addressing global issues such as Covid-19 and the climate crises.

President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Say Chhum, has underscored the importance of ASEP’s role in promoting peaceful dialogues with respect to international law and sovereignty between nations as well as improving global public health, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic era. At the National Assembly, President Heng Samrin has reiterated the importance of multilateralism dialogue in addressing global issues. Both President has called on all Head Parliamentary members to enhance dialogues for a post-pandemic economic recovery.

Vice-President of the European Parliament and Former President of ASEP10, Heidi Hautala, has called for a highly political respect and commitment in order to overcome global issues at present which might increase in the near future, such as what he called a “climate pandemic”.

Prime Minister Hun Sen and Chair of the 13th ASEM Summit, has stressed the importance of the Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership promoting a trust-based cooperation between the nations.

The heads of parliament have also urged ASEM members to cooperate more intensively on the production and distribution of Covid-19 vaccines, supporting the work of the World Health Organization and has given its condolences for all families who have lost someone due to the pandemic.

ASEP11 delegates have also shown commitment to strengthen the cooperation between the private sectors, especially on behalf of foreigner investment on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in global production networks and supply chains. They believe that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises have an important role in the context of post-pandemic socio-economic recovery.

Educational and Academic exchanges were also discussed during the meeting, with Asia-Europe members committed to further support the creation of a cultural corridor between the regions, encouraging the nations to create inter-regional virtual museums.

The tourism sector was also acknowledged as a vital role for the livelihood of all citizens in Asia-Europe nations, with ASEP11 called ASEM partners to their upmost efforts to stabilize an international tourism. Climate issues were also addressed, with ASEP11 reaffirming its commitment to fully implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Cambodia will also host the Asia Europe Meeting or ASEM13 on 25-26 November.



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