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Cambodian PM Returns Home from the 2nd General Assembly of CAPDI

AKP Phnom Penh, May 21, 2013 – Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, arrived safely in Phnom Penh yesterday after attending the 2nd General Assembly of the Centrist Asia-Pacific Democrats International (CAPDI) in Makassar,

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Foreign Exchange Rates in Cambodia

AKP Phnom Penh, May 21, 2013 – The following are the foreign exchange rates against the Riel (Cambodian Currency) released by the National Bank on May 21.

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NA President Inaugurates Achievements in Takeo Province

AKP Takeo, May 20, 2013​​ – Cambodia’s National Assembly President Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin cuts red ribbon to inaugurate achievements at Thnoth Chum Pagoda in Takeo province’s Tramkak district on May 19. Photo: Chim Nary 

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Samdech Heng Samrin Presides Over the 6th Annual Conference of the Solidarity Front

AKP Phnom Penh, May 20, 2013 – Cambodia’s National Assembly President Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin presides over here on May 18 the opening ceremony of the 6th annual conference of the United Front for Solidarity and Development of the

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PM Hun Sen Departs for CAPDI’s General Assembly in Indonesia

AKP Phnom Penh, May 20, 2013 – Cambodia’s Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen (R) shakes hands with Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Sar Kheng, Minister of Interior and other senior government officials at Phnom Penh International Airport on May

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PM Hun Sen Arrives at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport of Indonesia

AKP Makassar, May 20, 2013 – Cambodia’s Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen arrives at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport of Makassar provincial capital of South Sulawesi of the Republic of Indonesia on Sunday to attend the 2nd

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PM Hun Sen Becomes Honorary Citizen of South Sulawesi

AKP Makassar, May 20, 2013 – Cambodia’s Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen receivesSigarak (head tie), Keris (traditional knife) and souvenirs from H.E. Syahrul Yasin Limpo, Governor of Makassar provincial capital of South Sulawesi,

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H.E. Khieu Kanharith Holds a Get-Together With Newly Recruited Officials

AKP Phnom Penh, May 20, 2013 – Cambodia’s Information Minister H.E. Khieu Kanharith holds a get-together here this morning with the ministry’s newly recruited State civil servants. Photo: Hun Yuth Kun      

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Phnom Penh Residents Honor Khmer Rouge Victims

AKP Phom Penh, May 20, 2013 – Over 5,000 Phnom Penh residents gathered here this morning at Choeung Ek Killing field inDangkor district to wish for peace for the soul of victims who died during the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 to 1979. Photo: Chim Nary     

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Cambodia and Thailand to Further Cooperate to Enhance Border Security

AKP Phnom Penh, May 20, 2013 – Cambodia and Thailand agreed last Friday to improve their mutual cooperation within the framework of Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee to prevent and combat all forms of illegal cross-border activities.

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More Than 5,000 Cambodian People Commemorate the Day of Remembrance

AKP Phnom Penh, May 20, 2013 – A traditional Buddhist ceremony was held this morning at Choeung Ek killing Field to wish for peace for the soul of victims who died during the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 to 1979.

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Cambodia Hosts the 6th Conference of United Front for Solidarity and Development of Cambodian Motherland

AKP Phnom Penh, May 20, 2013 — The 6th Annual Conference of United Front for Solidarity and Development of Cambodian Motherland was opened here on Saturday under the chairmanship of Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin,

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U.S. Ambassador’s Youth Council Hosts a Workshop on Education and Career in Kampong Cham

AKP Phnom Penh, May 20, 2013 – The first ever Workshop on Education and Career was conducted on May 19 in Kampong Cham province, some 120 kilometers north of Phnom Penh Capital City, by the U.S. Ambassador’s Youth Council (USAYC).

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MoU on Cyclo Preservation Signed

AKP Phnom Penh, May 20, 2013 – A Memorandum of Understanding on Cyclo Preservation Cooperation was signed here last week by Cyclo Preservation Association and Tourism Industry Associations under the presidency of Tourism Minister H.E. Thong Khon.

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4th One Village One Product Expo in Phnom Penh

AKP Phnom Penh, May 20, 2013 – The One Village One Product (OVOP) Expo was kicked off here last Friday with the participation of provinces across the country to display their local products on 80 stalls.

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Cambodian PM Arrives in Indonesia for the 2nd General Assembly of CAPDI

AKP Phnom Penh, May 20, 2013 — Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, arrived safely yesterday in Makassar, provincial capital of South Sulawesi, Indonesia,

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Survey: Cambodia Progressing Well Despite Some Remaining Issues

AKP Phnom Penh, May 20, 2013 – More than 80 percent respondents agree that Cambodia is progressing well in the last five years (2008-2013), according to a survey recently conducted by POLROTH VICHEA Institute.

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US$20 Million To Spend for National Election

AKP Phnom Penh, May 20, 2013 – Cambodia’s 5th national election to come in about two months is expected to cost approximately US$20 million, according to the National Election Committee (NEC).

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Foreign Exchange Rates in Cambodia

AKP Phnom Penh, May 20, 2013 – The following are the foreign exchange rates against the Riel (Cambodian Currency) released by the National Bank on May 20.

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Cambodian Youth Volunteers Receive CRC’s Uniforms

AKP Kampong Cham, May 17, 2013 – Fifty (50) youth volunteers in Koh Sotin district of Kampong Cham province receive Cambodian Red Cross (CRC)’s uniforms from Minister of Information H.E. KhieuKanharith in a ceremony held here this afternoon in the district. Photo: Hun Yuth Kun  

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