Cambodia Cancels Deal with Turkish Electric Ship

Source: FN Cambodia decided to cancel the deal with Turkey’s electric-generating ship due to disagreement on some conditions, particularly the timely inconvenience, according to Prime Minister Hun Sen at the cabinet meeting on Friday at the Peace Palace. The ship expects to arrive Cambodia in early May; otherwise, the deal will be canceled, Electricite du…

Selected Extempore Speech at the Inauguration of Japanese-Grant-Aid Clean Water Supply System in the Province of Kompot [Unofficial Translation]

Running Pipe under Riverbed Technology […] Please allow me express on behalf of the Cambodian people our sincere thanks to the government and people of Japan for always supporting the Cambodian efforts for development. Minister of Industry HE Cham Prasidh already informed us that this is one of the six projects to carry out by…

Selected Extempore Speech at the Graduation and Diploma Presenting Ceremony of the Vanda Institute [Unofficial Translation]

Liberalized Education Investments Started Since State of Cambodia I am happy to start this week by meeting students and presenting 3,216 graduates, 82% of which are women, of the Vanda Accounting Institute with diplomas. Take this opportune moment I thank HE Heng Vanda for the report regarding the Vanda Institute’s progress […] along with Banana,…

Cambodia Considers TPP If All ASEAN Members Join

Source: FN Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen announced that Cambodia would consider to join Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) if all ASEAN members reach consensus, speaking at the 18th Royal Government-Private Sector Forum held Friday at the Peace Palace. Prime Minister Hun Sen stated that Cambodia should not depend on two or three big markets. The kingdom…

PM Hun Sen Recommends Eight Policies to Ensure Labor Rights in Cambodia

Source: FN Prime Minister Hun Sen, on Thursday, recommended eight policies to ensure labor rights in Cambodia in accordance to international conventions, speaking at the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of International Labor Organization (ILO) at the Peace Palace Phnom Penh. The eight policies include: First, guarantee labor rights, working conditions, and international labor conventions…