Cambodia plans to establish an institute to provide a place for genocide study and the success of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), known as the Khmer Rouge Tribunal. The plan was revealed by Prime Minister Hun Manet during a meeting with Alice Wairimu Nderitu, undersecretary-general and special adviser to the UN Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, today in Phnom Penh. During the meeting, Manet highlighted the importance of education and outreach programmes about the genocide committed by the Khmer Rouge, as well as Cambodia’s efforts to prevent the recurrence of such a regime. “The prime…
Author: Niem Chheng
Senate president Hun Sen Has informed Japanese ambassador Atsushi Ueno that there is no room for extremist groups in a democratic society. He expected that without such groups, democracy will flourish. Hun Sen met with Ueno at the Japanese embassy on May 18, following an invitation by the ambassador. In a social media post, Hun Sen explained that he had suggested that Ueno wait to see how quickly democracy flourishes when there are fewer extremists involved. “I predict that with the absence of the older generation of extremists, young people will drive rapid progress in the democratic process [in Cambodia],”…
The Humanitarian Demining Research and Development (HD R&D) Programme, the Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA) and demining operators are currently holding discussions on the use of new technologies for better, faster, safer, lower cost and more efficient demining operations. During the May 20-21 Technology Requirement Workshop, Sean Burke, director of HD R&D, said that the programme had contributed to demining actions through new technology since 2006. He noted the excellent achievements of the sector in the past five years. At present, there are 19 technologies in use, consisting of 133 individual systems, with a total value of over $5.2 million.…
A French senator has expressed an interest in establishing a new museum near Preah Vihear province’s UNESCO-listed Koh Ker Temple, believing it would boost the Kingdom’s tourism sector. Vincent Eble, a senator for the Seine-et-Marne department in the north of France, met with Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen in Phnom Penh on May 17, according to a social media post by Hun Sen. During the meeting, Eble suggested that while it was important that Cambodia do more to attract international visitors, it is also crucial to encourage them to stay longer. One way to do this, he noted, is to…
Credit Bureau Cambodia (CBC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Korea Credit Bureau (KCB) and Jeonbuk (JB) Bank to seek mutual collaboration in establishing cross-border credit report sharing between Cambodia and South Korea. The aim is to enable the cross-border sharing of credit reports for Cambodians living in South Korea. More than 50,000 Cambodians are estimated to be living in Korea, while over 10,000 Korean individuals reside in Cambodia. The collaboration will eliminate the lack of credit history among them, according to a press release. “The lack of transparency and bilateral sharing of an individual’s previous credit history…
Cambodian officials and analysts have urged more cooperation and increased support to combat cyber-scamming, while declaring that recent reporting appeared to have been based on a “hidden agenda”. The United States Institute for Peace (USIP) released a report titled “Transnational Crime in Southeast Asia: A Growing Threat to Global Peace and Security” on May 13. The report claimed to be an in-depth examination of cyber-scamming operations in the region. In the case of Cambodia, they suggested that criminal-elite connections were firmly established and that criminal syndicates were prospering, not merely surviving. “As of May 2024, Cambodia is host to large-scale,…
Senate president Hun Sen has recommended that the government begin construction of the much-debated Funan Techo Canal as soon as possible. “I would advise government leaders not to spend too long thinking about it. The project should start as soon as possible,” he said, in a special video address to the nation at noon today. “I think the government should hold a groundbreaking ceremony,” he added. The 180km canal project has received widespread support from the Cambodian people and may be started as soon as the end of the year, according to several government officials. It is estimated that the…
In an effort to mobilise financial support for the operating costs of the Angkor Hospital for Children (AHC) in Siem Reap town and province, the Cambodian Cyclist Federation (CCF) will hold a fund-raising race from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap on June 1. CCF secretary-general Nou Chamroeun explained in a recent press release that the CCF has accepted 300 cyclists, with each of the participants paying $25. Each of the cyclists will receive a t-shirt and medals as mementos of their contribution to an excellent cause. “A portion of the funds raised from all riders will be utilised to support…