“The government is ambitious about creating and expanding decent working conditions, while promoting sustainable and resilient long-term growth for the collective benefit of citizens, especially workers and employees, ‘under the cool shade of peace’,” said Prime Minister Hun Manet in a letter released to mark this year’s May 1 International Labour Day. “This ambition builds on the goal of attracting investment to develop the economy, establish enterprises and create jobs for citizens,” he added. This year’s Labour Day celebrations are themed “Together for Decent Work and Sustainable, Resilient Growth”. Manet reiterated that his government is focused on continuing to improve…
Author: Niem Chheng
Prime Minister Hun Manet held a phone meeting with rotating ASEAN chair Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the evening of April 29. The two discussed a wide range of issues, from the ongoing Myanmar conflict to the new tariffs imposed by the US administration of Donald Trump. “During the call, we touched on areas of regional concern, including the Myanmar issue, the US tariffs and the path to Timor-Leste becoming the full member ASEAN,” explained Manet, via social media. Ibrahim also took to social media to share what were discussed. He said he had provided an update on his…
Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged authorities at district and provincial levels to prioritise collective benefits over personal interests when attracting investors to their respective locales. On the morning of April 29, he inaugurated upgrades to national roads 31, 33 and 41. Valued at $188 million, the work has restored the functionality of the roads, which cross several of Cambodia’s southwestern provinces. “Building roads without people using them is pointless. Building roads without investors utilising them to generate benefits doesn’t fully realise their potential either. Therefore, the government will continue to encourage investment, and I urge all provinces along these…
Koh Kong province’s Botum Sakor district was announced mine-free today, April 29, thanks to mine clearance efforts which were supported by the Indian government. Mine authorities, however, continued to urge residents to remain vigilant at all times. Ly Thuch, first vice-president of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), explained that Cambodia and India began discussions about the project in 2021 and began implementing it the following year, with support from India’s Quick Impact Project and other government aid through the Indian Embassy in Cambodia. He said the Indian Embassy selected Koh Kong province as a priority area…
The Guimet Museum in Paris, France, opened the “Angkor Royal Bronzes: Art of the Divine” exhibition on April 28. The unique display showcases over 200 Khmer artefacts, most notably a four-metre reclining Vishnu bronze statue from the Western Mebon temple. The exhibition will be open to the public from April 30 to September 8. Phoeurng Sakona, Minister of Culture and Fine Arts, attended the April 28 opening ceremony. According to the Guimet, more than 200 sculptures will be displayed, including 126 pieces which are on loan from the National Museum of Cambodia. They will introduce visitors to Khmer heritage and…
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has signed a Record of Discussions with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to provide approximately $12 million in grant aid. The initiative aims to enhance the capacity of commune agricultural officers and support the Kingdom’s farmers as they adapt to climate change. According to an April 28 KOICA announcement, the grant will fund a project titled “Project of Building an Integrated Agricultural Extension-Education-Research Nexus for Climate Change Adaptation in Cambodia”. “This project, running from 2025 to 2030, will equip commune agricultural officers with the tools and training needed to assist farmers in…
Three vessels of the Russian Federation Navy have docked at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS), while a Vietnamese gunboat is visiting the recently modernised Ream Naval Base. According to the Secretariat of the National Committee for Maritime Security (NCMS), the three Russian warships arrived at the port at 9am on April 28. The flotilla is led by Rear Admiral Aleksei Antsiferov, chief of staff of the Surface Ship Division of Russia’s Pacific Fleet. The three ships – including the Steregushchiy-class corvettes Rezkiy and Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov – are carrying a total of 262 crew. They will remain…
The Phnom Penh Military Police have broken open a major fraud operation, with at least one victim losing as much as $7 million. The victim was misled into believing that genuine US dollars could be used to “clean” $28 million in “stained” dollars, which would then be shared with the gullible victim. Rath Sreang, commander of the capital military police, announced on April 25 that the scheme had been dismantled almost a week ago, on April 19. The victim fell afoul of five scammers, who claimed they had $28 million in black-stained US dollars that could not be spent unless…
Cambodia anticipates that malaria will be totally eradicated by the end of 2025, in line with the National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination (2011-2025). In 2024, Cambodia reported only 355 malaria cases, a major drop from the more than 1,000 cases recorded in 2023. The expectation was highlighted by Prime Minister Hun Manet in a letter commemorating National Malaria Day on April 25, themed “We End Malaria by Reinvesting, Reinventing, and Re-managing”. He noted that the Kingdom is on the right path with its national strategy, achieving milestones such as preventing antimalarial drug resistance since 2015, recording no malaria-related deaths…
Prime Minister Hun Manet has voiced support for Thailand’s initiative, the “Six Countries, One Destination” mechanism, which is aimed at boosting regional tourism. Thailand and Cambodia are advancing the “Two Kingdoms, One Destination” mechanism in parallel. Manet’s endorsement was made during Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s two-day official visit to Cambodia, which concluded on April 24. During her visit, Paetongtarn met with Cambodia’s top leadership and had an audience with His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation regarding the outcomes of the visit stated: “The prime minister expressed support for the…