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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said that the number of traffic accidents in the Kingdom would be lower if Cambodian people are fear of traffic accidents like they are of Covid-19.
In Cambodia, five people die every day in road accidents.
“I agree with Khieu Kanharith’s statement that if only people are fear of traffic accidents like Covid-19, the death toll will reduce,” he said.
Road crashes in Cambodia are at alarming rate. At least 1,980 people died and 6,140 others...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen announced that those who are guilty of treason must be punished in accordance with the Kingdom’s law in force, speaking Tuesday at the graduation ceremony in Phnom Penh.
“Guilty person cannot avoid punishment. Cambodia is rule of law country,” the premier said.
His reactions came after requests to drop charge against opposition figure Kem Sokha in return for the concession of the 20-percent EBA suspension.
“Cambodia cannot tolerate those who wish to destroy the country. So...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Cambodia is ready to solve issues resulted from the 20 percent suspension of “Everything But Arms” preferential tariff and will prevent factories from shutdown.
He spoke Tuesday at the graduation ceremony in Phnom Penh.
“We have prepared for a 20-percent EBA impacts. Cambodia will not negotiate to take back the 20-percent loss, while we already signed a tax exemption for factories to operate,” stated the premier.
“Losing 20 percent of EBA is not a problem,”...Read More
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Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen said that China has supplied raw materials through seven ships to support factories in Cambodia in the wake of Covid-19 crisis.
The premier spoke Monday at the inauguration of National Road No. 55 and opening the construction of National Road 10.
“It is a good news for workers that our Chinese friend has sent seven ships of raw materials to supply to our factories. The first phase will arrive today and the second phase tomorrow. Five...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and the Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian, on 9 March 2020, presided over the inauguration ceremony of National Road No. 55, connecting Pursat to Cambodia-Thailand border.
Constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), the road has a total length of 180 kilometres and a width of 9 meters, linking National Road 5 (from section 191+150) to the Thai-Cambodian border at Trat province, according to Construction and Property website.
Construction was financed by People’s Republic...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen reacted to a recent report of VNA’s news stating that Vietnam bans Cambodian entries to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
The premier stressed that such false reporting can be confusing to Cambodia, and could provoke outrages among Khmer people.
He spoke Monday at the inauguration of National Road No. 55 and opening the construction of National Road 10.
“I told foreign minister to reach out to Vietnam even on Saturday and Sunday to clarify the misinformation...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said he will visit Siem Reap soon to reduce people’s fears, as first case of Covid-19 confirmed on the local.
He spoke Monday at the inauguration ceremony of National Road No. 55 in Pursat province.
“…the family members of the 38-year-old man in Siem Reap are negative of Covid-19. But we need more tests. I think I will go to Siem Reap to see the real situation there. People seemed over-feared as they begin to stock...Read More
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Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen called on Cambodians to sampeah instead of shake hands to prevent the spreading of Covid-19.
He spoke at the annual congress of Health Ministry, held Wednesday at Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel.
“We use this way of greeting [sampeah] as our custom practice; Khmer do not shake hands. Only after the 1970s,” said Prime Minister Hun Sen.
While performing the sampeah, the person places their palms together in a prayer-like fashion while bowing slightly. The word “Chum...Read More
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Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen announced that the Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to reduce state institutions’ expenditure by 50 percent, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce, and the Council of Ministers only 25 percent.
The announcement was made at the annual congress of Health Ministry, held Wednesday at Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel.
“Reducing the expenditure of ministries and state institutions would allow the government to save about USD 400 million amid Covid-19,” said Prime Minister...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen regarded fake news spreaders as “terrorists” which created problems not only in Cambodia but beyond.
He spoke at the annual congress of Ministry of Health, held on Wednesday.
“Those who spread fake news are terrorists who do not only pollute the Cambodian society but also the world. Even the World Health Organisation is irritated with issue of fake news,” the premier said.
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Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced that Cambodia’s most important task for these days is fighting Covid-19.
He spoke at the annual congress of Health Ministry, held Wednesday at Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel.
“To contain the outbreak of Covid-19 is our priority and the work we all must do,” he said.
The Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to reduce state institutions’ expenditure by 50 percent, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce, and the Council of...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Covid-19 is the reason behind the delay of ASEAN-US Special Summit, speaking at a graduation ceremony on Monday.
“I still think Covid-19 is the first and foremost cause of postponing [ASEAN-US Special Summit]. The US highly values the relations of ASEAN-US,” he said.
The premier’s reaction came after a local analyst said President Trump postpones the meeting, as ASEAN is not really America’s strategic interests.
The United States has decided to postpone hosting ASEAN-US Special...Read More
