CNRP former leader Kem Sokha (Photo: AFP/VNA)Phnom Penh (VNA) – Cambodia has revoked diplomatic passports of 56former members of the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), senior governmentofficials said on November 30.The decision was made several weeks after the Supreme Court dissolved theparty.Huy Vannak, undersecretary of state at the Interior Ministry said “Legally,they are just ordinary citizens, they are no longer special officials whoreceive diplomatic passports”.The move comes after a warning from Prime Minister Hun Sen that former membersof the CNRP who have fled to Thailand may be sent back to Cambodia.The CNRP was dispersed on November 16 after being accused of plotting to topplethe government.The Supreme Courtruling ordered a five-year political ban for 118 members, including theirleader Kem Sokha. Kem Sokha was arrested in September on charges of treason.-VNA … [Read more...] about Cambodia revokes diplomatic passports of former CNRP members
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Patrol road built along Vietnam-Cambodia border
Lieutenant General Vo Minh Luong, Commander of the Military Region 7, said the project aims to serve the management and protection of national sovereignty, security, social order and safety in border areas. It also aims to develop the local economy as well as strengthen ties with Cambodia, he said. He noted that before 2014, the Military Region 7 had built 128km of border patrol road in Binh Phuoc and Long An, and 48.94km in Long An in 2014-2016. He asked the management board of the project to work with authorities of the three localities to address land clearance issues while coordinating with agencies of the Ministry of National Defense to ensure the progress of the project and to uphold border entry and exit regulations. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Patrol road built along Vietnam-Cambodia border
Cambodia, India enhance defence cooperation
Phnom Penh (VNA) –Indian warship INS Kamorta with 170 crew members on board recently docked atSihanoukville port for a visit to Cambodia.The visit, taking place fromNovember 24-27, was an international naval activity in Cambodia’s waters,aiming to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries. It was also part of theactivities to commemorate 25 years of the ASEAN-India Dialogue, said IndianCommander Nithin Cariappa, adding that the visit was a signal of the realhistorical ties between the two nations.For his part, Cambodian AdmiralTea Vinh said the cooperation between Cambodia and India is moving forward,especially in exchanging experiences and strengthening maritime security in theregion. Since 2013, 15 Indian navy shipshave visited Cambodia in a bid to boost bilateral ties.-VNA … [Read more...] about Cambodia, India enhance defence cooperation
Vietnam’s military brand names in Cambodia
During informal talks with theaudience, all visitors were satisfied with products on display made by UncleHo’s soldiers. In Cambodia,Metfone, a joint venture of Vietnam’smilitary-run telecom group, Viettel is well-known to local customers. At present,Metfone is the best mobile service supplier in Cambodia with 23,000km ofoptical cables and nearly 10,000 base transceiver stations (BTS), coveringalmost all Cambodia’s territory. The company not only provides services atcheaper prices, but also offers more promotion programs than others. MB presenting gifts to Cambodian policy beneficiaries at the fairSok Chenda from PhnomPenh came to the stand of Metfone at the fair to find out how ajoint venture of the Vietnamese military could do business successfully in Cambodia andlater he shared that he was pleased with answers from the company’s staff. Near the Metfone’s, a stand of theMilitary Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (MB) drew a lot people. It is easy to … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s military brand names in Cambodia
Friendly football tournament celebrates Vietnam- Cambodia diplomatic ties
The event was part of activities celebrating 50 years of Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic relations.The tournament include four male teams and two female teams from the Royal University of Phnom Penh and the Bank for Investment and Development of Cambodia, a subsidiary company of the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam and telecom group Metfone under the Military Telecom Group(Viettel). In his opening address, head of the Vietnam alumni delegation in Cambodia Le Trung Kien highlighted the tournament as a practical activity of great significance for fostering the friendship, solidarity and mutual understanding among Vietnamese and Cambodian students and Vietnamese businesses operating in Cambodia. The event has also helped encourage sports movements among students, youth union members of both nations, Mr Kien noted. The championship went to male footballers from the Vietnam alumni delegation. … [Read more...] about Friendly football tournament celebrates Vietnam- Cambodia diplomatic ties