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The Royal Government of Cambodia will host a three-day Win-Win Memorial Inauguration from 29-31 December 2018, presided over by Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia.
“Cambodia congratulates the historic achievements of the Win-Win Memorial, a symbol of national reconciliation, solidarity, territorial integrity, development, and prosperity of Cambodia,” Prime Minister wrote Tuesday on Facebook.
“May I invite our compatriots to join the Win-Win Memorial Inauguration, to be held opposite the New Olympic Stadium located in development area of Ly Yong Phat in...Read More
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In the very beginning month of 2019, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen will pay an official visit to China during 21-22 January at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
The announcement of the visit was discussed during the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian’s courtesy call on Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Tuesday at the ministry.
According to Foreign Affairs Ministry Spokesman Ket Sophann, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Chinese Ambassador discussed Cambodia-China relations and...Read More
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Wang Wentian, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Cambodia, appreciated Cambodia’s development under the leadership of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, especially the decrease of electricity prices in 2019.
His statement was made Monday afternoon during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Hor Namhong at the Cambodia-China Friendship Building in Phnom Penh.
Cambodia’s Hor Namhong thanked the Chinese government for purchasing 300,000 tons of Cambodian rice in 2018 and for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on purchasing Cambodian bananas. He...Read More
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The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) fifth-term Central Committee’s 41st Convention met from 18 to 20 December 2018 under the high presidency of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, CPP President, Samdech Akka Moha Punhea Chakrey Heng Samrin, CPP Honorary President, and members of the Central Committee Permanent Commission.
The Convention proceeded successfully in conformity to the pre-determined agenda, and has made important decisions.
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen announced to reduce electricity price for the year 2019-2020 to promote people’s living, addressing at the inauguration ceremony of Lower Sesan 2 Hydroelectric Project in Stung Treng province on Monday.
Price is quoted in US$/KWh for Category 1, 2, and 3
*Category 1: purchasing high-voltage current will decrease from 0,124 to 0,117 in 2019 and 2020. Electricity supply in Phnom Penh will decrease from 0.147 to 0.135 in 2019 and to 0,133 in 2020; electricity in the provinces...Read More
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Addressing at the inauguration ceremony of the Lower Sesan 2 Hydroelectric Project on Monday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen urged the Electricity Authority to supply electricity to meet the needs of people.
Keo Ratanak, director-general of Electricite du Cambodge (EDC) stated that the electricity supply has reached 96 per cent of the country.
“If we don’t put more efforts, we will face shortages of supply in 2020-2021. We must also think about transmitting electricity to provinces,” stated the premier.
Although the electricity covers 96...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen stated that the Lower Sesan 2 Hydroelectric Project does not only supply energy to Stung Treng province, but also to other provinces, addressing at the inauguration ceremony on Monday.
The Lower Sesan 2 (LS2) Hydropower Project is located on the Sesan River in Sesan District, Stung Treng Province, Cambodia, 1.5 km downstream from its confluence with the Srepok River and 25km from where the two rivers meet the Mekong River mainstream.
The river catchment area is 49,200 km2...Read More
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Head of the Royal Government of Cambodia, Prime Minister Hun Sen, urged Sihanoukville authority to combat all crimes in response to critics from people of all walks of lives, addressing at the official opening of 7th Sea Festival in Koh Kong province on Saturday under the slogan “Ecotourism for Green Growth and Sustainable Development”.
“I don’t care if they are RCAF or not. If they violated the laws, the shall be obstructed,” the premier stated.
Sihanoukville shall try harder than other provinces to...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen told the United States not to harm and kill Cambodia and that Cambodia does not allow foreign military bases on the Kingdom.
The premier’s clarification came after US Vice President Mike Pence doubted China’s military bases in the Cambodian coastal province under the excuse of the investment.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 7th Sea Festival in Koh Kong province on 15 December 2018, Prime Minister Hun Sen questioned why Cambodia needs to have a foreign military...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen confirmed that he rejected the $22 billion investment in Titanium mining in Chi Pat, Koh Kong province for the sake of 20,000 hectares forest conservation, wildlife protection, and prevention of soil erosion, addressing at the 7th Sea Festival in Koh Kong province on Saturday under the slogan “Ecotourism for Green Growth and Sustainable Development”.
“The Ministry of Mines and Energy has submitted the proposal on the investment of US$22 billion in titanium mining, but I will not...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen announced that he is ready to propose to His Majesty King to pardon the former CNRP officials who were banned from political activities, addressing to nearly 18,000 workers from 23 factories in Kompong Speu province.
The premier warned that those who opposed the Supreme Court’s verdict will not be pardoned but jailed.
“This proposed amendment does not aim for any specific party, but for all parties in Cambodia,” the premier stated.
Cambodia’s National Assembly voted Wednesday to amend the...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen called on stable price for accommodations at the kingdom’s coastal region during Sea Festival 2018 and New Year 2019, addressing to nearly 18,000 workers from 23 factories in Kompong Speu province.
The premier also explained law on supply and demand. When the demand is low and supply is high, the price is low, whereas when the demand is high and supply is low, the price is high. He sets New York as an example, stating that during...Read More
