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Cambodia's opposition party stages 2nd protest to demand election reforms ahead of July's polls

PHNOM PENH, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia National Rescue Party ( CNRP), the kingdom's main opposition party, held the second peaceful protest on Monday to demand election reforms and return of its self-exiled leader Sam Rainsy ahead of a general election in July.

Some 2,500 protesters gathered at t...

Cambodia, Thailand to enhance cooperation in fighting cross border crimes

PHNOM PENH, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia and Thailand agreed Friday to enhance cooperation to fight against all forms of illegal cross-border activities, a joint statement said.

The agreement was made between Cambodian defense minister Tea Banh and his Thai counterpart Gen. Sukumpol Suwanatat at th...

Cambodia's factory owners told to focus on safety standards

PHNOM PENH, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia (GMAC) on Friday urged all factories in Cambodia to focus on safety standards in order to avoid any incident of building collapse in the future.

The appeal was made after a partial collapse of a concrete ceiling in Wing ...

Cambodian PM hails ties with China

PHNOM PENH, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday lauded good relations and cooperation between Cambodia and China in all fields, particularly politics, economics, and trade.

Speaking at a meeting with outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Pan Guangxue at the Peace Palac...

Cambodian defense minister heads to Thailand for talks on border cooperation

PHNOM PENH, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian deputy prime minister and defense minister Tea Banh left here on Thursday for Thailand to meet with his Thai counterpart Gen. Sukumpol Suwanatat in order to discuss measures to strengthen and expand cooperation along the border.

The two defense ministers wi...

6 found dead after freighter catches fire in Japan's Hokkaido

TOKYO, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Bodies believed to be those of the six missing Russia n crew members were found inside a Cambodia- registered freighter that caught fire early Thursday in a port in Japan 's northern prefecture of Hokkaido, according to local media.

Rescuers, including firefighters and Japanese ...

Cambodian Red Cross lauds China's humanitarian assistance

20.05.13

PHNOM PENH, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Red Cross President Bun Rany, wife of Prime Minister Hun Sen, on Monday expressed her gratitude to the Chinese government and the Red Cross Society of China for actively assisting Cambodia in humanitarian activities.

Speaking at a meeting with outgoing Amba...

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Cambodia's opposition party stages 2nd protest to demand election reforms ahead of July's polls

20.05.13

PHNOM PENH, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia National Rescue Party ( CNRP), the kingdom's main opposition party, held the second peaceful protest on Monday to demand election reforms and return of its self-exiled leader Sam Rainsy ahead of a general election in July.

Some 2,500 protesters gathered at t...

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Cambodia, Thailand to enhance cooperation in fighting cross border crimes

19.05.13

PHNOM PENH, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia and Thailand agreed Friday to enhance cooperation to fight against all forms of illegal cross-border activities, a joint statement said.

The agreement was made between Cambodian defense minister Tea Banh and his Thai counterpart Gen. Sukumpol Suwanatat at th...

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Cambodia's factory owners told to focus on safety standards

19.05.13

PHNOM PENH, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia (GMAC) on Friday urged all factories in Cambodia to focus on safety standards in order to avoid any incident of building collapse in the future.

The appeal was made after a partial collapse of a concrete ceiling in Wing ...

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Cambodian PM hails ties with China

17.05.13

PHNOM PENH, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday lauded good relations and cooperation between Cambodia and China in all fields, particularly politics, economics, and trade.

Speaking at a meeting with outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Pan Guangxue at the Peace Palac...

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