Phnom Penh (VNA)🥂 – Khmer-Vietnamese Association(KVA) in Cambodia held a ceremony marking its 20th anniversary on August28 in Phnom Penh.
Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to CambodiaNguyen Huy Tang applauded the association for its achievements in the past two decades. Tang said he hopes that in the coming time, the associationwill continue to improve the efficiency and quality of its activities, becominga reliable fulcrum for the Vietnamese community in Cambodia, as well as a bridgeto strengthen relations between the two countries. On this occasion, Ambassador Tang expressed his wish thatleaders of the Cambodian Government, competent forces and authorities at alllevels, and the Cambodia - Vietnam Friendship Association continue to supportand create favourable conditions for people of Vietnamese origin to stablisetheir lives and foster the bilateral relations.
Vice President of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) Samdech Men Sam An speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
Vice President of Cambodian People's Party (CPP) SamdechMen Sam An hailed KVA for its efforts to serve the interests ofcommunity members and adhere to the relevant principles and regulations in Cambodia. She suggested that KVA continue to coordinate with the twogovernments to preserve and cultivate the friendship between the people of the two nations. KVA was officially established on February 14, 2003, with thename “Vietnamese Association in Cambodia”. On March 7, 2011, the CambodianMinistry of Interior signed a decision allowing the association to change itsname to the Khmer-Vietnamese Union in Cambodia. On May 9, 2018, the associationonce again changed its name to the Khmer-Vietnamese Association in Cambodia./.
Rasmei Kampuchea, a newspaper with the largest readership in Cambodia, ran an article on June 2 highlighting Vietnam’s investment priority policy for ethnic groups in the country in general and the Mekong Delta in particular, including the Khmer ethnic people.
The ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) has won an overwhelming victory in the 7th National Assembly election held on July 23, gaining over 82% of the total votes.
The first sitting of the 7th Cambodian National Assembly (NA) officially opened on August 21 morning, nearly one month after the general election that took place on July 23.
Newly sworn-in lawmakers of Cambodia on August 22 gave their approval to the apparatuses of the new parliament as well as the new government cabinet led by Prime Minister Hun Manet.
Cambodia’s state-owned news agency Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) recently published an article, forecasting the foreign policy of the Royal Government for the seventh term under the leadership of new Prime Minister Hun Manet.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on August 24 chaired the first meeting of the Council of Ministers, with the official launch of the government’s Pentagon Strategy Phase I high on the agenda.
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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VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
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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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Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
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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.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
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Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
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Delegates at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA) 
Vice President of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) Samdech Men Sam An speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA) 
