Prime Minister Hun Manet met more than 2,000 Cambodians living in Europe, including nearly 300 students studying in European countries, during which he updated them on the current peace and development status in the country. Manet is attending two major events during his first trip to Europe as Prime Minister. He will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from January 16-17 and will hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris from January 18-19. Like his predecessor Hun Sen, Manet takes time to meet with members of the Cambodian diaspora in the countries he visits, previously Japan…
Author: Niem Chheng
Prime Minister Hun Manet arrived in Paris on the evening of January 13 (Paris time) for discussions with French president Emmanuel Macron, marking his first trip to Europe as prime minister. Upon his arrival, Manet received a warm reception from Cambodian ambassador to France Luy David and members of the Cambodian diaspora from various European countries, with whom he is scheduled to meet. While in France, Manet will participate in the Europe-Cambodia Business Forum, organised by the French Business Association and representatives from several French companies. He is set to meet with other French leaders, as well as Louise Mushikiwabo,…
The Cambodian ambassador to South Korea has thanked Prime Minister Hun Manet for introducing passport services to Cambodian citizens living and working in South Korea, regarding it as an excellent gift for the new year. In a video clip on the morning of January 11, ambassador Chring Botum Rangsay said that in the three months since Manet initiated the idea, officials had worked hard to make the passport service available in South Korea from January 10 onwards. She explained that in the past, Cambodians in South Korea had to travel home to access the service, costing them time and money. …
In some good news for dog lovers, but bad news for those who like to eat dog meat, a senior official has proposed a public campaign to pass a law against the consumption of mankind’s best friend. In a January 10 social media post, Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) director Heng Ratana urged a public movement to end the dog meat trade in Cambodia, noting that this would preserve the traditions and culture of the Kingdom, while also respecting animal rights. Ratana warned of an increase in the number of Cambodians eating the canine meat, especially among the youth. He…
The Hospitality Kampuchea (HoKa) training programme is set to expand its activities into Koh Kong and Kampong Chhnang provinces from this year onwards, in exciting news for the younger residents of the provinces who are interested in pursuing careers in tourism and hospitality. To date, the Swiss-funded programme has provided training to more than 4,000 disadvantaged youths in ten target provinces, according to a Ministry of Tourism press release on the outcome of a January 10 meeting between tourism minister Sok Soken and Markus Buerli, director of cooperation at the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation’s (SDC) Cambodia Office. During…
EU ambassador to Cambodia Igor Driesmans stressed his commitment to promoting EU-Cambodia cooperation in all sectors, especially trade, investment and people-to-people connections, during his first meeting with Prime Minister Hun Manet on January 9. Driesman said he would highlight the reform efforts of the Cambodian government and investment competitiveness in the Kingdom to potential EU investors, in order to encourage their trade and investment decision-making, said a social media post from Manet cabinet. “Substantial and productive meeting with Cambodian PM Hun Manet to discuss bilateral relations, as well as global issues. The EU is committed to partner with Cambodia on…
The Ministry of Information has banned the inappropriate promotion of alcoholic beverages. This includes advertisements that promise rewards, or any other promotion that encourages people to consume more alcohol in pursuit of prizes. In a January 9 notification to all media and advertising companies, information minister Neth Pheaktra also banned the use of advertising language or slogans that promote the excessive consumption of alcohol. “The ministry also bans the use of women and girls to promote alcoholic products, as it affects their rights and dignity,” said the notice. All billboards and advertisements for alcohol must now include two slogans: “If…
In just over four months since the August inauguration of the seventh-mandate government, more than 50 police officers have been dismissed, demoted or transferred for misconduct. At least 30 of the cases have occurred since December, with many analysts saying that the moves reflect the new government’s strong political will to carry out reforms. Some commentators called for more action, however. Disciplinary action has been taken by the Ministry of Interior against police officers from the rank and file all the way to the rank of three-star general, for what the ministry called “breaches of police discipline”. Rank no protection…
Specialists from the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts are planning to investigate the remaining Cambodian artefacts in the extensive collection of the New York-based Metropolitan Museum of Art (The MET). The museum has already agreed to return a batch of 14 ancient Cambodian artefacts, said a December 15 ministry press release. The pieces, described as “national treasures”, will be stored alongside 27 others which were repatriated to the Kingdom in July last year. A search of the US museum’s archives has so far identified more than 200 artefacts of Cambodia origin, all of which will have to be studied…
A Russian destroyer has docked in Preah Sihanouk province for a four-day visit from November 26-29 to foster bilateral cooperation with Cambodia. The National Committee for Maritime Security stated on its social media on November 26 that the Admiral Panteleyev 548 weighs 7,595 tonnes, is 162.8 metres in length, has a beam of 19.02 metres and a draft of 6.2 metres. The destroyer has a crew of 388, and is captained by Admiral Roman Mokhov. “The docking of the Russian destroyer at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port aims to advance bilateral military cooperation, as well as support the visit of the crew…