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Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, President of the Regional Islamic Da’wah Council of Southeast Asia and the Pacific (RISEAP), to the Peace Palace on Saturday, December 7. During the meeting, the RISEAP president thanked Cambodia’s Royal Government for supporting…
Cambodia and Laos have unveiled plans to enhance cross-border trade, tourism, transportation, and people-to-people connectivity through the development of new infrastructure. During a recent bilateral meeting in Cambodia, Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, and Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of Lao PDR, discussed the proposal to establish a new border checkpoint. This initiative, aimed at…
New Connection Between Abu Dhabi and Phnom Penh Etihad Airways, the national flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has announced a new route connecting Abu Dhabi and Phnom Penh, set to commence on October 4, 2025. This new service will operate five times weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, using state-of-the-art…
On November 12-13, 2024, His Excellency KUNG Phoak, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) Leader for Cambodia, represented the nation at the 14th ASEAN Maritime Forum (AMF) and the 12th Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum (EAMF). The forums, held in Vientiane, Lao PDR, brought…
H.E. KUNG Phoak, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, recently led Cambodia’s delegation to the 17th Meeting of the High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision (HLTF-ACV) held from October 29 to November 1, 2024, in Hoi An, Vietnam. In his capacity as ASEAN SOM Leader and Cambodia’s…
Credit: Khmer Times ASEAN unity stands as a pillar of stability in today’s rapidly shifting global landscape. At the 39th ASEAN Roundtable, held on October 28, 2024, in Singapore, H.E. Sok Siphana, Senior Minister in charge of Special Missions for Cambodia, emphasized the importance of ASEAN’s united stance amidst emerging global multipolarity. Hosted by the…
In commemoration of the 35th Anniversary of ASEAN-ROK Dialogue Relations, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, participated in a significant Electric Vehicle (EV) delivery ceremony at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia, located in Bekasi Regency, West Java. This event marked the official handover of a Hyundai EV from the Mission of the Republic of Korea…
In a significant move towards fortifying the ASEAN community’s capacity for development, the vibrant city of Sihanoukville, Cambodia, served as the host for the concluding ceremony of the ASEAN Project Development Training on 25 October 2024. This noteworthy gathering marked a pivotal moment for ASEAN nations, underscoring a collective commitment to regional growth and collaborative…
OV9 Infinity Limited, a prominent commodities trading company in Southeast Asia, has recently finalized the acquisition of a 15% stake in a gold mine located in Lalundu Village, Dolo District, Donggala Regency, Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. This strategic acquisition was completed through PT Mega Artha Lestari and PT Resources Energi Indonesia, representing a significant development…
Danone Specialized Nutrition Cambodia, a leading entity under the European nutrition giant, Danone, has recently been distinguished with two prestigious awards, symbolizing its commitment and exemplary practices in creating an outstanding workplace. At a notable ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 27, 2024, the company was honored with the “HR Asia Best Companies to…
In a remarkable acknowledgment of its commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and environmentally conscious workplace, Huawei Technologies Cambodia has recently been awarded dual honors at the HR Asia Awards 2024. The prestigious awards ceremony, held in Thailand, celebrated the company’s achievement as one of the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” for the…
The participation of H.E. Prof. Bundit Sapheacha and Dr. SOK Siphana, distinguished representatives of Cambodia, at the ASEAN Leadership and Partnership Forum in 2024, highlighted Cambodia’s active role and commitment towards fostering regional growth and partnership within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). With invaluable contributions to discussions and collaborative frameworks, both delegates played…
The concept of the “Mandala” in Southeast Asian political history offers a fascinating glimpse into how power was organized in a region characterized by fluid borders, overlapping dominions, and diverse cultures. Derived from the Sanskrit word maṇḍala, meaning “circle,” this model describes a system of diffuse and decentralized political power prevalent in medieval Southeast Asia.…
