Archive for October, 2011


King Norodom Sihamoni’s Relief Donation to Flood-Affected Victims in Kampong Chhnang Province

AKP Phnom Penh, October 28, 2011 – His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, gave donation to flood-hit victims in Kampong Chhnang province, some 90 kilometers northwest of Phnom Penh capital city, on Oct. 24.

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Foreign Exchange Rates in Cambodia

AKP Phnom Penh, October 28, 2011 – The following are the foreign exchange rates against the Riel (Cambodian Currency) released by the National Bank on Oct 28.

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King-Father, Queen-Mother and King Return Home

AKP Phnom Penh, October 28, 2011 – King-Father Norodom Sihanouk and Queen-Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk and King Norodom Sihamoni returned home yesterday afternoon from Beijing, China.

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Top Government Official: Cambodia’s Effort Goes Beyond From Paris-Peace Agreements

AKP Phnom Penh, October 28, 2011 – The Cambodian royal government’s efforts are moving beyond from the Paris-Peace Agreements on Oct. 23, 1991, said H.E. Keo Remi, Secretary of State and Vice Chairman of the Press and Quick Reaction Unit at the Council of Ministers.

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2011 National Cycling Championship Begins on Friday in Preah Sihanouk Province

AKP Phnom Penh, October 28, 2011 – The 2011 National Cycling Championship will begin on Friday in Preah Sihanouk coastal province, some 230 kilometers southwest of Phnom Penh capital city. Altogether 218 cyclists from 12 various associations and clubs across the country will participate in the two-day competition, according to Mr. Boeung Kimtor, Deputy Director [...]

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A Parliamentary Roundtable Discussion

AKP, Phnom Penh, October 27, 2011 The Secretariat-General of Cambodia’s National Assembly in collaboration with TCS and Club of Cambodian Journalists jointly organize in Phnom Penh on October 25 a Parliamentary Roundtable

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A Consultative Workshop on “Pre Busan 4th High Level Forum”

AKP, Phnom Penh, October 27, 2011 A Cooperation Committee for Cambodia (CCC) in collaboration with The NGO Forum on Cambodia and MEDICAM jointly hold a two-day (Oct. 26-27) Consultative Workshop on “ Pre Busan 4th High Level Forum” in Phnom Penh on Wednesday. Photo: Pal Song      

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A Workshop on Training for Higher Education Officials

AKP, Phnom Penh, October 27, 2011 A Secretariat General of the Education Quality Recognition Committee of Cambodia organizes a three-day (Oct. 26-28) workshop on training for higher education officials in Preah Sihanouk province on Wednesday under the support of World Bank. Photo: Ngo Somony  

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An Inaugural Ceremony of New School Buildings in Banteay Meanchey

AKP, Phnom Penh, October 27, 2011 H.E. Chong Pheth, Banteay Meanchey Provincial Deputy Governor, on October 26 cuts red ribbon to inaugurate three new school buildings at Kampong Svay Primary School, Serey Sorphon city which were built by the charitable donation of a British national Mr. John Vernon White at the total cost of USD [...]

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UNDP Donates US$4 Million to Cambodian Flood Victims

AKP Phnom Penh, October 27, 2011 – The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) announced to provide US$4 million in emergency relief assistance to help Cambodian flood-affected victims.

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South Korea and Cambodia Sign MoU on Bank Securities Business

AKP Phnom Penh, October 27, 2011 – Tong Yang Securities of the Republic of Korea have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cambodia’s major commercial bank ACLEDA and its subsidiary ACLEDA Securities Plc. on securities business

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National Olympic Committee Signs MoU with Smart Mobile

AKP Phnom Penh, October 27, 2011 – The National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Mobile Company to sponsor Cambodian sport teams who will participate in the 26th SEA Games in Indonesia

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Cambodia To Celebrate King’s Coronation and King-Father’s Birthday This Weekend

AKP Phnom Penh, October 27, 2011 – Cambodia is going to celebrate this weekend the 7th anniversary of His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni’s coronation.

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Foreign Exchange Rates in Cambodia

AKP Phnom Penh, October 27, 2011 –            The following are the foreign exchange rates against the Riel (Cambodian Currency) released by the National Bank on Oct 27.

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DPM Men Sam An Presides Over Launching Ceremony of 1st and 2nd National Reports on Children

AKP, Phnom Penh, October 26, 2011 Cambodia’s Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Lok Chumteav Men Sam An, addresses the participants while she was presiding over the Launching Ceremony of the 1st and 2nd Reports on the Implementation of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the

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Royal Relief for Flood Victims in Kandal Province

AKP, Phnom Penh, October 26, 2011 Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Kong Sam Ol, Minister of the Royal Palace, accompanied by his subordinates distribute the royal relief donated by His Majesty Preah Karona Preah Bath Samdech

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Government and UNESCO provide relief to Flood Victims in Preah Vihear

AKP, Phnom Penh, October 26, 2011 Preah Vihear provincial Governor H.E. Oum Mara together with his provincial officials distribute relief which provided by the Royal Government of Cambodia and UNESCO to flood victims at Chey Sen and Choam Ksan districts on October 25. Photo: Tith Sror AKP Preah Vihear  

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Cambodian Government Sets Out Priorities Over Rehabilitating Works of Infrastructure After Floods

AKP Phnom Penh, October 26, 2011 – The Ministry of Economy and Finance called an urgent meeting yesterday to conduct an assessment of damage caused by the ongoing floods and provide necessary need for rehabilitating the flood-damaged

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DPM Sok An Receives Austrian Delegation

AKP Phnom Penh, October 26, 2011 – Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers H.E. Sok An on Monday met with an Austrian delegation led by Mr. Stephan Heisler, Counselor General and Deputy

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Ministry of Health To Distribute 2.7 Million Nets Next Month

AKP Phnom Penh, October 26, 2011 – The Ministry of Health has planned to distribute 2.7 million mosquito nets at malaria risk areas in early next month, Health Minister H.E. Mam Bunheng said at a press conference yesterday.

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