Source: AKP
Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen has appealed to all media institutions to conduct a year-round campaign on microfinance institutions (MFIs) in order to avoid the public’s misunderstanding that MFIs belong to the state.
The Cambodian premier made the appeal while presiding over a graduation ceremony of Phnom Penh International University (PPIU) held here this morning.
Samdech Techo Hun Sen said all TV and radio stations, newspapers… and online publication have to publish a message “All MFIs...Read More
Source: AKP
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen expressed his strong reaction against some foreign comments on the recent amendments to the Political Party Law.
“No one loves the Khmers more than the Khmers themselves,” said Samdech Techo Hun Sen at the graduation ceremony of Phnom Penh International University held here yesterday.
The Cambodian premier also called on foreign countries not to interfere in the internal affairs of Cambodia. “Even though we need your assistance, to do trade...Read More
Source: AKP
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen held talks here this afternoon with visiting President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic H.E. Bounnhang Vorachith, during which both leaders pledged to further deepen and expand the good cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
H.E. Bounnhang Vorachith expressed his appreciation to the Royal Government of Cambodia for its warm hospitality throughout his state visit in Cambodia, and spoke highly of the current achievements of Cambodia, H.E. Eang Sophalleth, Assistant...Read More
Source: AKP
Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen expressed his pride over the official appointment of Cambodia as the Head of the Least Developing Country (LDC) Group Coordinator of the World Trade Organisation.
“This is not a simple position that any country can get. It reflects Cambodian potential resources,” underlined the Cambodian premier at the graduation ceremony of Phnom Penh International University this morning.
Samdech Techo Hun Sen also said that Cambodia is helping Timor-Leste to become a...Read More
Source: AKP
Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, presided over here this morning at the Peace Palace the 2016 work review and 2017 planning of the Cambodian National Council for Women (CNCW).
On the occasion, Samdech Techo Hun Sen expressed his appreciation to the CNCW for its efforts in fulfilling its works and mission to promote gender equity and women’s participation in politics, economic, and social activities.
CNCW is the mechanism for coordinating and...Read More
Source: FN
Prime Minister Hun Sen is reminding Cambodian citizens on a daily basis that microfinancial institutions do not belong to the government.
On Feb. 8, 2017, while presiding over the inauguration of Preak Pra’s Buddhist Religious Ceremony, the Premier requested the National Bank of Cambodia announce that microfinance institutions are private and thus citizens should be urged not borrow money if they do not have the means to repay their debt.
The premier urged that all microfinancial institutions announce that they do not belong...Read More
Source:FN
Deputy Prosecutor Seang Sok on Friday afternoon decided to arrest Kem Sok, a well-known political activist, for incitement and public defamation.
The arrest was made in response to the lawsuit filed by Prime Minister Hun Sen and submitted to Phnom Penh Municipal Court (PPMC) on Monday this week. The premier demanded $500,000 from Kem Sok for accusing the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) of murdering Kem Ley, according to the premier’s lawyer Ky Tech.
Kem Sok, speaking on Radio Free Asia last Saturday night, stated...Read More
Source: AKP
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology received another grant of 200 million Euro from the French Development Agency (AFD) to promote water access for agricultural activities.
The financing was emphasised during a recent meeting between the Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology H.E. Lim Kean Hor and AFD senior delegates – Mr. Philippe Steinmetz, Country Director for Cambodia and Ms. Alexia Hoffmann, Paris-based Project Managing Director.
H.E. Lim Kean Hor thanked AFD for its continuing assistance to support the rehabilitation of...Read More
Source: AKP
Phnom Penh capital of Cambodia will form sister-city alliance with Bucharest city of Romania for cultural and economic benefits.
The alliance formation intention was shared during a meeting here on Feb. 15 between Phnom Penh Municipal Governor H.E. Pa Socheatevong and H.E. Valeriu Arteni, Vietnam-based Chargé d’Affaires of Romania to Cambodia.
According to H.E. Valeriu Arteni, Cambodia and Romania have established their diplomatic relationship since 1962.
He spoke highly of rapid development in Cambodia in all sectors, and Phnom Penh capital...Read More
Source: FN
Prime Minister Hun Sen has instructed that the relevant ministries begin working on transforming the Arreng Valley into an eco-tourist attraction and has rejected the construction of a hydropower dam, according to the Minister of Information. The plans were announced Friday morning during a cabinet meeting at the Peace Palace.
Well-known political activist Thy Sovantha made a similar request during the Forum on Protection and Conservation of Natural Resources on Aug. 22, 2016. She also had suggested the construction of an 18-km...Read More
Source: AKP
Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, ordered here this morning the ACLEDA Bank Plc. to change its logo immediately in order to end the misunderstanding among the public.
According to a press release of the Press and Quick Reaction Unit of Office of the Council of Ministers made public after the weekly cabinet meeting, Samdech Techo Hun Sen instructed the Ministry of Commerce to work with ACLEDA Bank to change its logo...Read More
Source: AKP
The weekly cabinet meeting, held here this morning at the Peace Palace under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, discussed and approved two investment projects in the field of electricity.
The first is the investment project on 230 kilovolt transmission line from Stung Tatai hydropower station to Phnom Penh, while the second is the investment project on an additional 135 megawatt coal-fired power machine in Preah Sihanouk province, said a press release of the...Read More
