Cambodia

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Hun Manet denies using a Thai military quota to attend West Point

In a May 30 statement, Prime Minister Hun Manet denied attending West Point under a Thai military quota. He said Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence nominated him in 1995 and the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia endorsed his application.

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Hun Manet responds to claims about a Thai quota for West Point

Prime Minister Hun Manet denied using a Thai military quota to study at West Point. In his May 30 account, he said he was nominated by Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence and endorsed by the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia in 1995.

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Second Run for Charity raises 104 million riel for Cambodia Kantha Bopha Foundation

The second Run for Charity in Phnom Penh on May 30 raised 104 million riel for the Cambodia Kantha Bopha Foundation. Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said 1,700 runners from 11 nationalities took part.

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Police present 24 suspects in five cases in Phnom Penh and Prey Veng

Police said they detained 24 suspects in Phnom Penh and Prey Veng in connection with three theft cases, one assault and phone robbery, and one attempted murder. The suspects were referred to Phnom Penh’s Court of First Instance for legal proceedings.

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Phnom Penh police detain six Chinese men in 6668 Hotel raid

Police said a May 28 raid on Phnom Penh’s 6668 Hotel led to the detention of six Chinese men and the seizure of electronic equipment suspected of use in online scams, suspected drugs and ammunition. Investigations were continuing.

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Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers meet in New York to seek lasting solutions to border disputes

The Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers met in New York on May 26 to discuss border issues, rebuilding trust and maintaining regular contact.

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Water well handed over for shared use by veterans and retirees in Preah Sihanouk

On May 27, Heng Bunthy inspected drilling for a 100-metre-deep water well in Stung Hav district and handed it over to a retired gendarmerie officer for shared daily use.

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Prak Sokhonn calls for dialogue and international law to resolve Cambodia–Thailand dispute

At a UN Security Council high-level open debate on May 26, Cambodia’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister reaffirmed support for the UN Charter and peaceful settlement of disputes through dialogue and diplomacy.

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Hun Manet and Chinese ambassador inaugurate rubber processing factory in Thbong Khmum

Prime Minister Hun Manet and Chinese Ambassador Wang Wenbin attended the May 27 inauguration of the KIMS Rubber (Cambodia) factory in Thbong Khmum. The project aims to expand local processing for export and domestic supply.

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Hun Manet and Chinese ambassador inaugurate rubber processing factory in Thbong Khmum

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