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 Hun Manet clarifies that the supplementary textbook presents factual historical content from Cambodia’s socialist era to the present.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

PM Receives Visit from Thai and Lao Diplomats, Talks About ASEAN

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen has received two courtesy visits from foreign diplomats on Friday. First was the Foreign Minister of Thailand Don Pramudwinai followed by the outgoing Lao Ambassador Amphay Kindavong. They have discussed about the upcoming ASEAN chairmanship of Cambodia as well as the continued cooperation between nations.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Don Pramudwinai has arrived in the Kingdom of Cambodia on Thursday. He paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Hun Sen at the Peace Palace on Friday morning. Prime Minister’s assistant, Eang Sophallet says the foreign minister conveyed greetings and congratulations from Thai Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha to Prime Minister Hun Sen who will assume the role of ASEAN Chair in 2022. Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai has also lauded Cambodia’s success on COVID-19 control and vaccination policy, as well as the rapid development of Cambodia.


In response, Prime Minister Hun Sen has thanked his Thai counterpart for the greetings and congratulations, and informed his guest of the key goals of Cambodia as the ASEAN Chair next year such as the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic to resume social and economic activities, promote people-to-people connectivity, and strengthen the friendship, solidarity and cooperation between the ASEAN member countries.


The Prime Minister has also laid stress on Cambodia’s stance on the South China Sea issue – push for strict implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, boost negotiations between concerned parties, and strive to conclude the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea. Apart from visiting Prime Minister, the Thai foreign minister co-chairs with his Cambodian counterpart Prak Sokhonn at the 11th Meeting of the Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation between Cambodia and Thailand until Saturday.


Prime Minister Hun Sen has also received a courtesy visit from the outgoing Lao Ambassador Amphay Kindavong after three years of diplomatic mission in the kingdom. The Prime Minister says that the mission has contributed significantly to the strengthening and expansion of the friendship and cooperation between Laos and Cambodia.


Prime Minister Hun Sen also wished Lao Ambassador Amphay Kindavong more success in his next mission. For his part, the outgoing Lao diplomat profoundly thanked Prime Minister Hun Sen and other Cambodian leaders as well as the Cambodian people for their support and cooperation for the success of his diplomatic mission in the Kingdom.


The ambassador has congratulated Cambodia for the rapid development and for the success in hosting the 13th ASEM Summit, and wish the Kingdom more success in holding the ASEAN chairmanship in 2022. In addition, he expressed his gratitude to the Cambodian government and people for their humanitarian assistance in cash, vaccines, medical materials, etc. to contribute to combating the COVID-19 pandemic in Laos.




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