Day: September 17, 2022

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PM Orders Local Authorities to Suppress Illegal Gambling

Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen this morning ordered the capital, provincial, district, Khan and municipal governors as well as police officers to repress all kinds of illegal gambling in their respective localities.
“I would like to issue a very strict order to take repressive measures [against illegal gambling] in a timely and decisively manner,” said the Premier in a special voice message.
It is unfortunate that we have a lot of work to do with the prevention of COVID-19 spread, inflation, as well as economic-related problems caused by external crisis, but we are also disturbed by gambling, he added.
Samdech Techo Hun Sen also warned to remove any capital, provincial, district, khan and municipal governors or police officers of any level who is found not to be responsible for his/her role.
“I do not hesitate to use legal and administrative measures against any officials who conspire or who refuse to act in connection with illegal gambling in their respective localities,” he underlined.
Besides, the Prime Minister advised businesses such as restaurants, cafes that involve in illegal gambling to stop immediately if they do not want to see their licenses be removed.
“This is not an order to destroy the people, but for their well-being and the protection of their property not to lose in gambling, leading to family breakups,” he said, adding that this is in line with the government’s Village-Commune Safety Policy.
Samdech Techo Hun Sen has recently signed a resolution on the establishment of a 12-member working group to crack down on all forms of illegal gambling, chaired by H.E. Sok Phal, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Interior.
In the voice message, the Premier ordered the working group to conduct investigations into the collusion between the officials and gamblers to avoid catastrophes for the people.

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press

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Cambodia-Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development Launched

Cambodia and Australia this afternoon launched an AUD 87 million Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAP-RED).
Cambodian Minister attached to the Prime Minister and Permanent Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance H.E. Vongsey Vissoth and Australian Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister for Manufacturing, Senator the Hon Tim Ayres presided over the launching ceremony held in Siem Reap provincial city.
According to a press release of the Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh AKP received this evening, CAP-RED is a five-year partnership that is built on more than a decade of Australia’s support to Cambodian agriculture and infrastructure through the now completed Cambodia-Australia Agricultural Value Chain (CAVAC) and Investing in Infrastructure (3i) programmes. Together these programmes have benefitted over two million rural Cambodians.
The CAP-RED partnership was developed after comprehensive consultations with both the public and the private sector on the best way to help the Cambodian economy recover after COVID-19. CAP-RED will support the Royal Government of Cambodia and other relevant counterparts to develop policies that drive inclusive, resilient and sustainable economic growth.
“This year marks the 70th anniversary of Cambodia-Australia diplomatic relations and CAP-RED is further evidence of our long-standing and ongoing partnership with Cambodia. We look forward to sharing knowledge and expertise with our Cambodian counterparts to an enabling environment for investment, productivity and trade,” said Senator the Hon Tim Ayres.
To achieve this, the programme will work closely with relevant ministries and related stakeholders in three areas to drive growth: infrastructure services; agriculture and agro-processing; and trade, investment and enterprise development. There will be a strong emphasis on research and knowledge sharing, as well as on gender equality, disability and social inclusion.
“CAP-RED is a key contribution to Cambodia’s economic development agenda supporting recovery, resilience and reform. The programme will encourage inclusive public and private investment to help grow a more diverse and inclusive economy,” H.E. Vongsey Vissoth said.
Through the partnership, a significant number of Cambodian households, especially from rural Cambodia, are expected to have their livelihoods improved, with a special focus on women, girls, children, the elderly, persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups.

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press

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Cambodia, Australia Launch Partnership for Resilient Economic Development

H.E. Vongsey Vissoth (L, Pic. 1), Minister Attached to the Prime Minister and Permanent Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and visiting Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Australia’s Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister for Manufacturing cut red ribbon to launch the AUD 87 million Cambodia-Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAP-RED) in Siem Reap provincial city this afternoon.

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press

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Cambodian, Japanese Football Teams to Meet at International Friendly Match

U23 national football teams from Cambodia and Japan will meet at the International Friendly Match to be held on Sept. 20 at the National Morodok Techo Stadium.
The Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) has recently released the name list of the U23 Cambodian national football team for the competition.
The competition aims to strengthen Cambodia-Japan friendship as well as to develop the capacity of Cambodian players for the SEA Games 2023 in Cambodia.
According to FFC, there are 22 Cambodian players listed from 11 clubs in both Cambodia Premier League and Cambodian League 2.

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press

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