PM Hun Sen Urges to Preserve Colonial Buildings in Cambodia

Source: FN Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has called on authority to preserve the colonial buildings and structures, addressing Thursday at the graduation ceremony of the National University of Law and Economics (RULE). He confirmed also that the 100-year-old French-colonial Bridge “Spean Thmor Chas” in Battambang province will not be demolished. “There is a controversial…

PM Hun Sen Orders to Create Border Markets in Kampot and Svay Rieng

Source: FN Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered to create two more Cambodia-Vietnam border markets in Kampot and Svay Rieng provinces, using state budget. The premier addressed Tuesday at the inauguration of the first Cambodia-Vietnam “Da Market” in Tbong Khmum province, located on the central lowlands of the Mekong River, sharing an international border with…

Cambodia-Vietnam Border: From Bombs and Mines to Business and Trade

Source: FN Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen recalled that Cambodia-Vietnam borders, formerly the battlefield and landmine areas, have been transformed to markets and zone of peace and development. His statement was made Tuesday at the inauguration of Cambodia-Vietnam “Da Market” in Tbong Khmum, which he co-chaired with Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam Trinh Dinh Dung.…

Peace and Stability First: PM Hun Sen

Source: FN Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen reiterated that peace and political stability come first and that democracy, human rights, and development later, addressing Saturday at the 8th Sea Festival in Kampot province. ”We must maintain peace and stability. They are the most important things, more than democracy, human rights, and development,” the premier said.…