PM: Current International Airport Not to Be Abandoned

Source: FN

Phnom Penh International Airport, the current airport not far from the capital’s downtown will not be abandoned after the construction of the new one completes in 2023.
Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen made the affirmation while paying an inspection visit to the construction site of the new airport in Kandal and Takeo provinces this morning.
Samdech Techo Hun Sen added that Phnom Penh International Airport will be used as military airbase, domestic airport, cargo terminal, plane...Read More


Cambodia to Launch Cash Relief Programme Next Week

Source: AKP

The Royal Government of Cambodia will launch the Cash Relief Programme for the poor and vulnerable families during this COVID-19 crisis on June 24.
The announcement was made by Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen in a Facebook post this morning.
The cash fund is aimed to assist those whose job has been suspended due to COVID-19 crisis, especially the poor in remote areas who are facing food shortage, he explained.
“The Royal Government of Cambodia has...Read More


French Criminal Court Allegedly Charges Sam Rainsy with «Public Defamation on a Person» Sued by PM Hun Sen

Source: FN

The French Criminal Court has allegedly charged Sam Rainsy, former opposition leader in exile, with “public defamation on an individual” following a complaint by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen.

Cambodian Government’s lawyer team told Fresh News CEO on Wednesday that the French investigating judge, on 8 June 2020, allegedly charged Sam Rainsy with «defamation of a person», according to the plaintiff’s lawyer in Paris.

The charges were made against all the accusations stated in the complaint of Premier Hun Sen dated 20 August...Read More


PM Hun Sen Calls for Promotion of National Technical Vocational Education and Training Day

Source:FN

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, on 12 June 2020, called on his compatriots to attend and promote the 3rd National Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Day, held on 15 June 2020 under a theme “TVET makes life better”, according to the circular on preparation of the 3rd annual celebration.
“The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) calls on teachers, students, parents, guardians, employees, employers, non-governmental organisations, development partners and other nationalities to join and promote this National Day to its fullest”, said...Read More


Cambodia, India Discuss Joint Efforts in Combating COVID-19 Pandemic

Source: AKP

Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, had a telephone conversion with his Indian counterpart H.E. Narendra Modi, in the evening of June 10.
According to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued this afternoon, the conversation mainly focused on the joint efforts in fighting COVID-19 and on bilateral and regional relations.
H.E. Modi expressed delight in speaking with Samdech Techo Hun Sen who is a friend...Read More


Cambodian PM Releases Another Reminder on COVID-19

Source: FN

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen released here this morning a new reminder on COVID-19 pandemic.
“All fellow citizens, please take good care of your health and take part in preventing the spread of COVID-19. This disease is very contagious,” he underlined in a message on his official Facebook page.
“As you can see, many countries around the world are on lockdown, close the airports and shut schools down, including Cambodia. Although in our country, the...Read More


Cambodian PM Congratulates New Deal with China on Mango Export

Source: AKP

Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen expressed his congratulations to the signing of the Protocol of Phytosanitary Requirements for Fresh Mango Export to China here this morning.
“I would like to applaud and appreciate the the Ministry of Agriculture for its efforts in opening the Cambodian mango market to China, as on June 9, 2020, Cambodia and China officially signed the Protocol of Phytosanitary Requirements for Fresh Mango Export to China,” he wrote on his official Facebook...Read More


Cambodian PM Expresses Concern over Second Wave of COVID-19 Infections

Source: FN

Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has reiterated his concern over the second wave of COVID-19 infections in the country while congratulating his fellow citizens and competent authorities for their participation and efforts in the fight against this pandemic.
At a get-together with Preah Sihanouk provincial civil servants and road construction technical team in Sihanoukville this afternoon, the Premier spoke highly of the efforts of all competent authorities at all levels, especially...Read More


PM Hun Sen: Sihanoukville to Become a Smart City Soon

Source: AKP

Sihanoukville of Preah Sihanouk coastal province will soon become the first smart city in Cambodia, said Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen during a get-together with the provincial civil servants and road construction technical team this afternoon.
“I can say that Sihanoukville will soon become the first smart city […]. I’ve already asked a special economic zone here to help equip at least five streets in the city with smart lighting. […],” he underlined.
The smart street...Read More


PM Pays Inspection Visit of Infrastructure Development Project in Preah Sihanouk Province

Source: AKP

Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen this morning paid an inspection visit to the construction site of 34 streets in Sihanoukville, Preah Sihanouk province.
The 34 streets of more than 82 kilometre long in total are part of the infrastructure development project being carried out to transform Preah Sihanouk province to be into a tourism and trade hub.
With an estimated cost of US$300 million using the national budget, the construction of the 34 streets began in...Read More


PM Hun Sen Requests Human Rights Watch's Brad Adams to Talk about Crackdown in the United States

Source: FN

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen asked Human Rights Watch’s Brad Adams to issue a statement regarding the crackdown in the United States, speaking Monday in Sihanoukville where he made a visit to monitor the development progress.
“Where is Brad Adams? Why he doesn’t comment on human rights [in the US],” the premier asked?
“When Cambodia crackdowns riot, they accuse us of violating human rights; when other countries crackdown, they said it is a measure taken to protect social order. What a...Read More


PM Hun Sen Warns to Arrest Anyone Propagandising to Stop Circulating $1, $2, $5 Notes

Source: FN

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen warned to arrest anyone who propagandises not to use USD 1, USD 2 , and USD 2 notes in Cambodian market.
The statement was made Monday in Sihanoukville where he made a visit to monitor the development progress.
“Whoever propagandise that Cambodian stopped using USD 1, USD 2 and USD 5 notes will be arrested even though the prison is full. If there is any place deflating the exchange rate on the above notes, file a...Read More


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