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NEWS：The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) are planning to hold the Golden Dragon 2025 military exercise on a larger scale than previous years. The exercise will include operations on both land and sea, according to Thong Solimo, RCAF Spokesman, on Thursday (Jan. 23).

Thong Solimo stated, “The Golden Dragon 2025 exercise will surpass previous years in terms of scope, troop participation, and the use of advanced equipment, reflecting the growing and deepening cooperation between the two militaries in all areas.”

This marks the seventh large-scale exercise between Cambodia and China since its initiation in 2016. The exercise is a testament to the strong comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations as they continue to build a community with a shared future.

A delegation from China’s Southern Theater Command of the PLA arrived in Cambodia on 19 January 2025 for discussions with Cambodian counterparts, led by Pen Sokretvithya, Director of Training Command. The delegation also met with Ith Sarath, Deputy Commander-in-Chief and Joint Chiefs of Staff of the RCAF, to finalize the agenda for the annual exercise.

During the initial meeting, both sides reviewed and discussed the schedule, location, and content of the upcoming exercise. A follow-up meeting is planned in China to finalise the details.

Thong Solimo underlined that during the initial meeting, both sides discussed and evaluated the schedule, location, and content of the exercise. A follow-up discussion to finalize the details will take place in China.

He further underscored, “The exercise will focus exclusively on joint counter-terrorism operations and humanitarian activities. Its primary aim is to enhance cooperation and facilitate the exchange of experiences between the two armies, strengthening security and preventing terrorism in both countries and the region. It is not intended to threaten or harm any nation.”

Cambodia and China have maintained diplomatic relations for 66 years. Over time, their partnership has evolved into a comprehensive strategic partnership characterised by an iron-clad friendship and diamond hexagon cooperation. The two nations continue to work together to build a China-Cambodia community with a shared future.
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本网报道：世界知名奢华珠宝品牌宝格丽（BVLGARI）于2月21日晚在柬埔寨暹粒巴戎古寺举办了名为“BVLGARI AETERNA”的庆祝晚宴。柬埔寨总理洪玛奈亲王在社交媒体上发文表示，此次盛宴充分展现了柬埔寨和平、政治稳定的国家形象，以及吴哥窟作为世界级旅游胜地的独特魅力。

洪玛奈总理指出，宝格丽选择在柬埔寨举办如此盛大的珠宝展，并邀请众多国际知名明星出席，充分体现了对柬埔寨的高度重视。这一举措不仅彰显了柬埔寨在实力、稳定性和安全性方面的优势，更突显了吴哥窟作为全球最具吸引力的旅游目的地之一的重要地位。

据悉，“BVLGARI AETERNA”晚宴在柬埔寨的成功举办具有里程碑式的意义。这一国际盛事极大地提升了柬埔寨的全球知名度。世界顶级品牌选择在此举办盛大活动，预计将为柬埔寨带来经济、旅游和文化等多方面的积极影响。

柬埔寨第一夫人碧占莫妮盛装出席了此次晚宴，众多国际知名艺人也应邀参加，包括柬埔寨演员Yubin、泰国演员Mile Phakphum、新加坡演员Shawn Thia、越南歌手Ho Ngoc Ha以及2015年环球小姐Pia Wurtzbach等。他们的出席充分展示了柬埔寨的文化魅力和日益提升的国际化形象。

宝格丽在巴戎寺举办的此次活动，不仅是其独特珠宝产品的展示，更是对柬埔寨国家形象的一次有力宣传。此次盛宴无疑将进一步推动柬埔寨旅游业的发展，并吸引更多国际品牌和游客关注这片充满魅力的土地。

本网报道：2月21日，西哈莫尼国王签发《王令》正式任命铁占碧盛为茶胶省初级法院新院长，以接替被撤职的前院长碧玛莱女士。

据悉，碧玛莱女士因严重违反既定司法纪律被最高法官理事会纪律委员会强行降职为实居省初级法院副院长。她的行为包括在未征得司法部国家假释委员会同意的情况下，擅自决定假释一名因凶杀案被判处11年有期徒刑的囚犯，该囚犯在监狱中仅服刑5年1个月2天，未达到刑期的三分之二。

最高法官理事会纪律委员会对此行为表示严重关切，强调释放一名因重罪被判处的囚犯不仅危害社会治安与公共秩序，更构成严重违法行为，碧玛莱女士在履行法官职责方面亦存在重大失误。

此次任命及纪律处分旨在加强柬埔寨司法系统的纪律性和公正性，确保法律的严格执行，维护社会的和谐与稳定。

NEWS: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet received a courtesy call by President of the Women’s Business Council Philippines Rosemarie P. Rafael and her delegations on Wednesday (Jan. 22) at the Peace Palace.

During the meeting, Rosemarie P. Rafael briefed Samdech Thipadei about the delegation’s visit to Cambodia, comprising 35 Filipino women leaders and businesspersons who are members of the Women’s Business Council Philippines and are currently operating businesses in various sectors.

She also mentioned that the delegation would participate in a business forum jointly organized by the Women’s Business Council of the Philippines and the Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia.

On this occasion, the delegation expressed interest in investing in several key sectors in Cambodia, including agriculture (rice industry), aviation, tourism, automotive, education, healthcare, transportation and logistics, retail, and manufacturing. Additionally, they showed interest in seeking collaboration with Cambodian women entrepreneurs, particularly in areas such as vocational upskilling, exchanging experiences and best practices, and capacity building.

For his part, Samdech Thipadei highly valued the council’s activities in promoting the role of women in business. The premier welcomed the council’s interest in exploring investment and trade opportunities in Cambodia and expressed his delight at the organisation of the upcoming business forum in Cambodia, as well as the planned forum in the Philippines in the future. Samdech Thipadei noted that these forums would help bridge businesspersons or investors from both countries and create more investment opportunities.

Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet added that the Royal Government has always prioritized the success of the private sector by implementing supportive policies and incentive measures to encourage investment and business activities in Cambodia. He also highlighted that, in Cambodia, women’s roles in the business sector have made a remarkable progress, and the country’s socio-economic development can only advance with the participation of multiple sectors to ensure and foster the drive of national economic growth.
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本网报道：据柬埔寨排雷行动中心（CMAC）主任兴洛达那20日晚透露，美国政府决定根据现有合作协议，继续协助柬埔寨清除地雷和战争遗留爆炸物。

兴洛达那表示，CMAC的合作伙伴组织已获得美国政府的批准，可以恢复在柬埔寨的地雷和弹药清除工作。他指出，美国政府的这一决定得益于洪玛奈总理与美国政府、发展伙伴、美国驻柬大使馆官员及美国国务院项目官员之间的积极呼吁。

值得一提的是，美国于今年1月25日宣布对包括柬埔寨在内的多个国家的援助支持立即暂停，为期90天。这一决定对由美国资助的多个非政府组织产生了影响，导致CMAC的三个合作伙伴组织暂停了每年约200万美元的援助，从而影响了在磅湛省、桔井省、上丁省、蒙多基里省、拉达那基里省、特本克蒙省、柴桢省和波萝勉省的扫雷任务。

在洪玛奈总理的全力支持下，受美国停止援助影响的210名扫雷人员近期已恢复工作，这为柬埔寨的扫雷行动带来了新的希望与动力。