Selected Impromptu Speech at the Graduation and Diploma Presenting Ceremony of the Cambodian University of Specialties (CUS) [Unofficial Translation]

Mother-in-Law Still in Emergency Room I am so happy to be able to join with all of you for the graduation and diploma presenting ceremony of the Cambodian University of Specialties […] it is my appearance in public after two weeks of closely monitoring condition of my mother-in-law’s health. As you may have already know,…

PM Hun Sen Thanks Donors for Contributing to Calmette Hospital

Source: FN Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen expressed his profound gratitude to donors who contributed financially to the modernization of Calmette Hospital, speaking Wednesday at the graduation ceremony in Phnom Penh. The premier has fundraised approximately USD 72 million from donors nationwide. Combined with the USD 30 million state budget, the figure has climbed to…

PM Hun Sen: Never Trade Sovereignty with Aids or Preferential Tariffs

Source: FN Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen reiterated that Cambodia does not want Everything But Arms (EBA) withdrawn, yet she cannot trade national sovereignty with any assistances or preferential tariffs, addressing Wednesday at the graduation. The statement was made in response to the opposition’s comments that there would be changes in Cambodia’s politics on 12…

PM Hun Sen Applauds Minebea’s Growing Investment in Cambodia

Source: FN Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has expressed satisfaction over the growing of investment of Japan’s Minebea Mitsumi company in Cambodia. His expression was made while receiving a courtesy call from Yoshihisa Kainuma, president and CEO of Minebea, held Wednesday at the Peace Palace Phnom Penh. The investment of Minebea Mitsumi Inc. has grown…

Opening of the Veterans Confederation of ASEAN Countries (VECONAC) 19th General Assembly [Unofficial Translation]

Samdech, Excellencies, Ladies, Gentlemen, Distinguished National and International Guests, Members of VECONAC General Assembly! Today, I am delighted to be here with you all to open “the VECONAC 19th General Assembly” on this auspicious occasion. I would like to welcome and thank Excellencies, Lok Chumteavs, president and vice president of the VECONAC as well as…

PM Hun Sen Congratulates Athlete Khan Jessa

Source: FN Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen congratulated jiu-jitsu athlete Khan Jessa for claiming a gold medal at the 30th SEA Games, held Monday in Manila, the Philippines, according to his Facebook post. Prime Minister also wished and encouraged Cambodian delegates to SEA Games to continue winning medals. Today’s victory has marked Cambodia’s fourth gold…

PM Hun Sen Fundraises $100M for Calmette Hospital

Source: FN Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen has fundraised approximately USD 70 million plus the USD 30 million state budget, climbing to USD 100 for the modernization of Calmette Hospital. On 30 November 2019, he called on his compatriots and foreign friends to donate to Calmette Hospital to become a state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary referral hospital in…