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Lawmaker Krouch Sam An Inaugurates a Buddhism Library

AKP Phnom Penh, May 18, 2012 – Cambodia’s lawmaker Lok Chumteav Krouch Sam An cuts red ribbon to inaugurate a Buddhism Library together with other achievements at Hun Sen High-School at Phnom Penh’s Dangkor district on May 16. Photo: Hun Yuth Kun    

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Cambodia, China Sign MoU on Trade and Agro-Industry

AKP Phnom Penh, May 18, 2012 – The Power, Partner, Profit Group Ltd. (PPP Group), a Cambodian local company, this afternoon signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on trade and agro-industry investment with ASEAN-China Economy and Trade Promotion Association (ACETPA).

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The First Meeting of the Joint Council of the ASEAN China Centre Convened at the ACC

AKP Phnom Penh, May 18, 2012 – The First Meeting of the Joint Council of the ASEAN China Centre was held today at the ACC Secretariat in Beijing, China, reported Chinese News Agency Xinhua.

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Lightning Kills 47 People Since Early This Year

AKP Phnom Penh, May 18, 2012 – Lightning strikes have killed 47 and injured 40 local people in 15 provinces, according to the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM).

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PM Hun Sen Receives Ms. Cheryl Gillan

AKP Phnom Penh, May 18, 2012 – Cambodia’s Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen receives in Phnom Penh on May 17 visiting Ms. Cheryl Gillan, United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Wales. Photo: Chey Phoumipul    

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Notes Exchange Ceremony on Pedagogy Cooperation between Royal Academy of Cambodia and ASEAN Academy of Engineering & Technology

AKP Phnom Penh, May 18, 2012 – H.E. Ms. Khloth Thyda, President of the Royal Academy of Cambodia exchanges notes with Mr. Hong Lee Pee, President of Kuala Lumpur-based ASEAN Academy of Engineering and Technology, upon a

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Chinese Young Businessmen Visit Siem Reap Province

AKP Phnom Penh, May 18, 2012 – A delegation of young businessmen from Beijing, China led by Mr. Rocky Lau, Director General of China’s Trading Company, pose for a group photo with Cambodian traditional art troupe during their

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Seminar on “Innovative Young’s Behavior towards ASEAN Integration”

AKP Phnom Penh, May 18, 2012 – Cambodia’s Secretary of State at the Ministry of Rural Development H.E. Suos Kong, Vice President of Board of Engineers Cambodia, presides over a Seminar on “Innovative Young’s Behavior towards

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DPM Men Sam An Receives Kuwaiti Ambassador

AKP Phnom Penh, May 18, 2012 – Cambodian Permanent Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Assembly-Senate Relations and Inspection H.E. Ms. Men Sam An received here on May 17 Kuwaiti Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Mr. Dherar Naser Al-Tuwaijri.

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H.E. Sar Chamrong Appointed Kratie Provincial Governor

AKP Phnom Penh, May 18, 2012 – H.E. Sar Chamrong, Adviser to Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen was officially appointed as Governor of Kratie province in a ceremony held yesterday in Kratie under the presidency of

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Meeting on Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage Wrapped Up

AKP Phnom Penh, May 18, 2012 – The Asia-Pacific regional meeting on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage held in Cambodia’s Koh Kong province, some 270 kilometers southwest of Phnom Penh capital city, was wrapped up on Tuesday.

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Chikungunya Spreads in Southern Provinces of Cambodia

AKP Phnom Penh, May 18, 2012 – The Chikungunya, an insect-borne virus that is transmitted to humans by virus-carrying by Aedes mosquitoes, has been affecting local people in Traing district of Takeo, a southern province of Cambodia, local media reported.

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Cambodian Political Parties Start Their Commune Election Campaign

AKP Phnom Penh, May 18, 2012 – The 15-day of the Commune/Sangkat council election campaign kicked off this morning.

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Cambodian Life Insurance Company To Be Launched Early Next Week

AKP Phnom Penh, May 18, 2012 – Cambodian Life, a joint venture life insurance company, will be launched on Monday, according a public announcement.

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150,000 Poor Cambodian Children Receive Assistance in Education from IBECP

AKP Phnom Penh, May 18, 2012 – Nearly the last three years, about 150,000 poor children in rural areas of Cambodia received assistance in education from the Improved Basic Education in Cambodia Project (IBECP), according to a report of the Public Health and Education Office.

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Foreign Exchange Rates in Cambodia

AKP Phnom Penh, May 18, 2012 –  The following are the foreign exchange rates against the Riel (Cambodian Currency) released by the National Bank on May 18.

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Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Construction of Development Village

AKP Phnom Penh, May 17, 2012 – Cambodia’s National Assembly President Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin lays concrete as a symbol while he was presiding over the groundbreaking ceremony for the

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PM Hun Sen Holds a Get-Together with Cambodia’s Laymen

AKP Phnom Penh, May 17, 2012 – Cambodia’s Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen holds a get-together with Cambodia’s Buddhist laymen at Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Center in Phnom Penh on May 15. Photo: Chey Phoumipul  

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PM Hun Sen Presides Over the Inauguration Ceremony of Khmer Beer Brewery

AKP Phnom Penh, May 17, 2012 – Cambodia’s Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen accompanied by his spouse cuts red ribbon while they were presiding over the inauguration ceremony of “Cambodia

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H.E. Ouch Borith Meets South Korean Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade

AKP Phnom Penh, May 17, 2012 – Cambodia’s Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H.E. Ouch Borith meets with visiting H.E. Kim Sung-han, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the

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