Cambodia People’s Party marks 70th founding anniversary

June 28, 2021 marked the 70th founding anniversary of the Cambodia People’s Party (CPP).

Phnom Penh (VNA) – June 28, 2021 marked the 70th founding anniversary of the Cambodia People’s Party (CPP).

The Khmer Times newspaper on June 29 published an article on this important event of the CPP, highlighting the party's achievements, especially over the past four decades.

In an interview with Khmer Times, VietnameseAmbassador to Cambodia Vu Quang Minh also conveyed the warmest congratulationto the CPP.

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) also sent a congratulatorymessage to the CPP Central Committee on the occasion.

In the message,the CPV said over  the past 70 years,under the leadership of the Cambodian People's Party, Cambodia has overcomemany difficulties and challenges, and won glorious victories in the struggle for national independence, saved the Cambodian people from thegenocidal disaster and revived the nation.

It said the country has successfully implemented the policy of peace and national harmony, building an increasingly  prosperous nation and constantly raising Cambodia'sposition in the international arena.

PartyGeneral Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong also sent flowers to the CPPPresident and Prime Minister of Cambodia Hun Sen, and CPP HonoraryPresident and National Assembly President Heng Samrin on the occasion.

Le Hoai Trung, head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for ExternalRelations, also extended congratulations to Prak Sokhonn, Chairman of the CPPCentral Committee's Commission for External Relations./.

VNA

See more

Cambodia eyes higher value-added manufacturing

Cambodia eyes higher value-added manufacturing

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol urged the private sector to work closely with the government in preparing for the next phase of industrial development by moving upstream into higher value‑added manufacturing and strengthening supply chain capabilities.

Malaysia steps up drive to build world-class startup ecosystem

Malaysia steps up drive to build world-class startup ecosystem

For KL20 2026, four new priority areas have been added, aligning with Malaysia's 13th Malaysia Plan (2026–2030), which seeks to increase economic complexity, strengthen high-value industries and expand domestic production of value-added goods and services.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (front, right) and Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing (front, left) at their meeting in Bangkok on August 6, 2026 (Photo: Kyodo/VNA)

Thailand, Myanmar jointly tackle cross-border pollution

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Thai Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin described the TOR signing as an important milestone in bilateral environmental cooperation, saying it would enhance water resource management, protect ecosystems and improve life quality for those living in border areas.

Thailand, Japan deepen cooperation in smart agriculture

Thailand, Japan deepen cooperation in smart agriculture

The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in smart agriculture through the application of automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), advanced technologies and innovation, while promoting the use of modern agricultural machinery and expanding workforce training.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (left) and Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing (centre) at the official welcome ceremony for the latter in Bangkok on August 6, 2026. (Photo: Kyodo/VNA)

Thailand, Myanmar promote economic, space technology cooperation

At the Thailand-Myanmar Business Forum in Bangkok, attended by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, President Min Aung Hlaing and more than 700 representatives from government agencies, businesses and the business communities of both countries, the two leaders outlined orientations for boosting economic cooperation and expanding bilateral ties.

At least four killed in Philippines landslides

At least four killed in Philippines landslides

Philippine authorities said four days of heavy rain on the island of Luzon have triggered multiple landslides. In Benguet province, a hillside collapsed onto a small restaurant on August 6, burying three employees working in the kitchen.

Thai rice exports decline nearly 19% in first half of 2026

Thai rice exports decline nearly 19% in first half of 2026

DFT Director-General Arada Fuangthong attributed the decline to abundant global rice supplies, which have intensified price competition. In addition, conflicts in the Middle East disrupted Thai rice exports to Iraq – one of its key markets – from March.

Buildings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Illustrative photo: AFP/VNA)

Malaysia businesses thrive on AI boom

Nineteen Malaysian companies enter Forbes Asia’s 2026 list of the 200 best companies with annual revenues of less than 1 billion USD, more than double the number from the previous year.

An electric vehicle on display at an auto exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in June 2026. (Photo: VNA)

Malaysia considers levy on EV sales to fund public charging infrastructure

Speaking during a question-and-answer session in the Senate on August 5, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Johari Abdul Ghani said the proposal followed the government's loss of 3.3 billion MYR (825 million USD) in tax revenue through incentives for imported EVs, while investment in public charging infrastructure had fallen short of expectations.

Drought-hit farmland in Cibarusa, Bekasi, Indonesia. (Photo: AFP/VNA)

Indonesia takes drastic measures to respond to strong El Niño

Under its response plan for agriculture and forestry, Indonesia is stepping up forest and peatland fire prevention and firefighting, deploying weather modification technology, improving irrigation systems, putting boreholes into operation, distributing drought-resistant crop varieties, and expanding agricultural insurance. These measures aim to mitigate the impact of drought on rice, palm oil and coffee production.

Goods are loaded at a port in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo: AFP/VNA)

Thailand's exports to US, Europe surge in fiscal 2026

Data from the Thailand Customs Department show that the country's total international trade reached approximately 21.4 trillion THB (660 billion USD) during the period, approaching the 22 trillion THB recorded for the whole of the previous fiscal year.