The ASEAN-Korea Centre on September 27 unveiled ASEAN tourism promotional videos in commemoration of World Tourism Day. These videos showcase various destinations not only in Cambodia but also in other ASEAN nations. The centre, which is responsible for fostering Korean-ASEAN relations, said in a press release that the video series is designed to introduce the cultural richness and tourism offerings of ASEAN. Additionally, they seek to enhance collaboration in the field of tourism between ASEAN and Korea. “Continuing from the 2022 video releases, which showcased Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand under the theme of ‘Architecture and Culture Tour,’ this…
Author: Niem Chheng
Cambodia and India are finalising negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty to streamline trade between the countries, while strengthening ties forged in 1952, as discussed during a meeting between Prime Minister Hun Manet and India’s Foreign Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in the US’ New York City last week. According to Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Manet stressed the benefits of finalising the treaty with Subrahmanyam at the meeting which took place on the sidelines of the 78th UN General Assembly. Both parties talked about enhancing partnership and cooperation, in areas of security, defence, tourism and culture, the…
The US government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), has resumed the provision of development assistance of $18 million to Cambodia, following the formation of the new government after the July national election. The commitment was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in a statement about the outcome of a meeting between Prime Minister Hun Manet and US acting deputy secretary of state Victoria Nuland, on the sidelines of the 78th UN General Assembly in New York, the US on September 22. The ministry said that during the meeting both sides touched on the…
Former Prime Minister Hun Sen has suggested that opposition groups should be wise enough to understand that the Cambodian government has legitimacy at the UN, no matter whether during his tenure as prime minister, or under the leadership of current Prime Minister Hun Manet. Hun Sen posted several pictures of himself addressing previous UN General Assemblies, alongside images of Manet addressing the UNGA 78 on September 22 in New York, and Manet shaking hands UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres. “The opposition should understand politics and legitimacy. The UN does not discriminate, whether it is Hun Sen or Hun Manet. If he…
Prime Minister Hun Manet addressed the 78th UN General Assembly. He highlighted several global challenges and reiterated Cambodia’s commitment to a rule-based international order, Cambodia’s independent foreign policy, and its refusal to accept the presence of foreign troops inside the Kingdom’s territory. Speaking to the assembly in New York City, the US, on September 22 local time, Manet underscored current geopolitical competition and its impacts, such as the escalation of the war in Ukraine and its grave consequences, which reflects a lack of trust, confidence, and adherence to multilateralism among members sates. “The competition between super and major powers has…
Cambodian Minister of Women’s Affairs Ing Kantha Phavi has underscored the importance of science, technology and innovation (STI) to women’s development, and noted that the new government has prioritised digital education for women and girls. Kantha Phavi addressed the ASEAN-China Women’s Forum 2023 on September 15, in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The minister explained that (STI) will be a pivotal driver to respond to global challenges. It will also accelerate the attainment of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, as it will shift the development pathway from a focus on traditional growth to support for inclusive and sustainable growth. “STI will…
Prime Minister Hun Manet and other ASEAN leaders are set to attend the 20th China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit in Nanning, Guangxi on September 17, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang expected to deliver his remarks on the same day. The event is scheduled to run from September 16 to 19. It will gather nearly 2,000 enterprises across a total exhibition area of 102,000sq m. Of the exhibitors, 750 are from 45 countries outside of China, said the Guangxi administration. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters on September 14 that Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Malaysian…
Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed more technological investment in Cambodia by Chinese company Huawei Technology Co., Ltd, noting that the communications firm has been present in Cambodia for more than 25 years. Manet’s call came on September 14 during his meeting with Liang Hua, chairman of Huawei Technology Co., Ltd. The meeting was scheduled on the sidelines of his official visit to China this week. Manet thanked the company for its cooperation with Cambodia’s ministries and institutions in building and developing the Kingdom’s telecommunication infrastructure, expressing his appreciation for the company’s more than two decades of support for the sector.…
Former Prime Minister Hun Sen has shared his appreciation for the work being done by new Prime Minister Hun Manet, noting that the new leader – who took office less than a month ago – has achieved more than he expected. Hun Sen took to social media on September 14 to praise Manet’s excellent results. “It is only when you jump into the water that can you prove you can swim,” he said. “I have been monitoring the activities of the new prime minister, both domestically and internationally. Having held that position for more than 38 years, I can comfortably…
Cambodia and China have signed 15 memorandums of understanding (MoU), including an action plan for building the community of a shared future between China and Cambodia for 2024-2028, according to Prime Minister Hun Manet’s social media channel. The signing was presided over by Manet, who is on an official visit to China from September 14-17, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, on September 15. During his meeting with Li, Manet encouraged China to considering energy security projects, infrastructure investment and promoting the Diamond Hexagon cooperation framework, as well as pushing for the recovery of the tourism sector. Manet said Cambodia is…