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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has articulated a comprehensive perspective on enhancing the standards of living for the country’s citizens, emphasizing that it goes beyond merely increasing their income. On Thursday, April 5, during the inauguration ceremony of the new Toyota assembly plant in the Royal Group Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone, the Prime Minister…
In a significant move towards boosting the local automotive industry, a new vehicle assembly factory has been launched in Cambodia through a collaboration between Japan’s Toyota Tsusho Corporation and the Cambodian conglomerate Kong Noun Group. Situated within the precincts of the Royal Group Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone, this venture aims to cater to the…
On the 30th of April, 2024, a significant meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Cambodia, marking a step forward in international relations. His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister SOK Chenda Sophea, who also serves as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, engaged in comprehensive discussions with Mr.…
In a heartwarming gesture of appreciation, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has voiced his thankfulness to the citizens of Cambodia, both within the nation and abroad, for their unwavering support of the Funan Techo Canal project. His sentiments were shared during a meeting with employees at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on Wednesday, May 1. The…
On April 27, 2024, a significant cultural and economic event took place in Phnom Penh, marking a momentous occasion to celebrate the diversity and unity of the ASEAN community. His Excellency SOK Chenda Sophea, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, graced the ASEAN Bazaar, an event organized by the…
In a significant move aimed at fostering harmony and compliance within the workplace, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training recently unveiled an innovative recognition program dubbed as the ‘One Enterprise as One Peaceful Community’ award. Set to become an annual event from May 1, 2025, this initiative seeks to reward enterprises that exemplify outstanding…
In a significant diplomatic gathering, His Excellency KUNG Phoak, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) Leader from Cambodia, co-chaired the 20th meeting of the ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials (ARSOM). This pivotal event, co-led with His Excellency Andrey Rudenko, the Deputy Minister of Foreign…
In a diplomatic gesture underscoring international cooperation, H.E Ambassador Kairat Sarybay, Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), recently paid a visit to H.E Dr. KHY Sovanratana, Secretary of State. This meeting aimed to reinforce the relationship between CICA member states and to further collective efforts towards peace and…
In a recent interaction with members of the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham), Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Heng Sour outlined potential amendments to work conditions for various sectors. At the annual Human Resources Forum, which took place at the Oakwood Hotel in Phnom Penh, Sour engaged in discussions regarding the well-being…
The Better Cambodia, a positive news platform committed to fostering a spirit of unity and progress within our nation, extends its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the brave soldiers who tragically lost their lives in the recent explosion at the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) ammunition dump in Kampong Speu province. On…
Cambodia stands on the brink of a transformative era with the launch of the Funan Techo Canal Project. A plan conceived not just for the enhancement of infrastructure but for uplifting the entire nation. This canal, stretching approximately 180 kilometers from the rivers to the sea across Kandal, Takeo, Kampot, and Kep provinces, is set…
During a meeting with representatives of Cambodia’s informal economy at OCIC in Phnom Penh, Prime Minister Hun Manet provided an update on the Funan Techo canal project, which aims to connect the country’s river to the sea. The premier announced that the construction is scheduled to commence by the end of 2024 or, at the…
During a meeting with over 5,000 representatives of the informal economy at OCIC, Phnom Penh, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet shared recommendations to advance the “One Enterprise is One Safe Community” campaign on Sunday (Apr. 28). The recommendations presented by Prime Minister Hun Manet are as follows: Additionally, Samdech Thipadei offered three recommendations for enterprise…
