Cambodia inaugurates VN-funded broadcast station project’s phase I
Cambodia inaugurates Vietnam-funded broadcast station project’s phase I
Phase I of a project on building nine FM radio and television broadcasting stations funded by the Vietnamese Government in Cambodia was inaugurated in Kampong Cham province on November 16.
Vietnamese and Cambodian delegates visit the Vietnam-funded radio station in Kampong Cham province (Photo: VNA)
Phnom Penh (VNA) – Phase I of a project onbuilding nine FM radio and television broadcasting stations funded by theVietnamese Government in Cambodia was inaugurated in Kampong Cham province onNovember 16.
The project aims to help Cambodia expand theradio and TV broadcasting coverage and improve broadcast quality. It is part ofan agreement signed at the 14th meeting of the Vietnam-Cambodia Joint Committeeon Economic, Cultural and Scientific-Technical Cooperation in October 2015.
Two phases of the project, financed throughRadio the Voice of Vietnam (VOV), are implemented in 2017 and 2018.
Under this project, four FM radio stations are builtin the provinces of Kep, Tboung Khmum, Pursat and Kampong Chhnang. Meanwhile,five TV stations are located in some other provinces, including Svay Rieng andKampong Cham.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony, CambodianMinister of Information Khieu Kanharith appreciated the Vietnamese Government’spractical assistance to his country in many spheres, including information andcommunications. The broadcasting stations sponsored by the VietnameseGovernment have proved effective, contributing to socio-economic development inCambodia.
Kampong Cham Governor Kui Chamroen also highlyvalued Vietnam’s continuous and unconditional support since the defeat of theKhmer Rounge, helping to improve Cambodian people’s living standards.
For his part, VOV General Director Nguyen The Kysaid he hopes the Vietnamese-funded radio and TV stations, equipped with modernfacilities, will help increase the broadcasting coverage and quality andpromote Cambodia’s capacity of producing radio and TV programmes.
On November 15, VOV General Director Ky, who isalso member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, had a workingsession with Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia Men Sam An and General Directorof the national radio station of Cambodia Tan Sarat.-VNA
Vietnam wishes that Cambodia will continue making it easier in terms of legal conditions and adopting proper measures to ensure the legitimate rights and interests of Vietnamese Cambodians in the country as stated by the two countries’ leaders and in compliance with Cambodian and international law.
The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) committees of the Mekong Delta province of An Giang and Can Tho city present gifts to poor Vietnamese and Cambodian nationals affected by the recent floods.
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Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
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At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
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Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
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The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
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Vietnamese and Cambodian delegates visit the Vietnam-funded radio station in Kampong Cham province (Photo: VNA) 
