Cambodian media stress Vietnam’s role in victory over Khmer Rouge
Press outlets in Cambodia have carried many stories about the country’s victory over the Khmer Rouge genocidal regime 38 years ago, highlighting Vietnam’s role in that triumph.
A performance at a celebration of the victory over the Khmer Rouge in Phnom Penh on January 7 (Photo: AFP/VNA)
Phnom Penh (VNA) – Press outlets in Cambodia havecarried many stories about the country’s victory over the Khmer Rouge genocidalregime 38 years ago, highlighting Vietnam’s role in that triumph.
The Kampuchea Thmey Daily quoted President ofthe Cambodian National Assembly Heng Samrin, who is also Honorary President ofthe ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), as saying that the rule of the PolPot genocidal regime was a dark period in the country’s history.
He underlined his country’s changes in allfields since the victory was made on January 7, 1979, noting that without thattriumph, the current achievements would not have been attained.
The story also repeated his appreciation ofenormous assistance from Vietnamese volunteer soldiers who responded to thecall of the Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation, an organisationrepresenting the Cambodian people’s will, in the struggle against the KhmerRouge.
News websites of Cambodia such as the Voice ofDemocracy (VOD) and the Women’s Media Centre of Cambodia (WMC) also postedsimilar stories which read that the historic victory on January 7, 1979, waspartly attributable to Vietnam’s support.
At a recent celebration of the triumph,Cambodian Prime Minister and CPP President Samdech Hun Sen said that gloriousvictory timely saved Cambodia and helped its people retake all human rights andbecome the master of their own life.
Thanks to that victory, the country closed thedarkest chapter in its history and opened a new era of independence, liberty,democracy and social progress, actively contributing to peace and security inthe region, he noted.-VNA
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen visited the relic site of Division 125, the predecessor of Cambodia’s united armed forces for national salvation, in Dong Nai.
The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) held a ceremony at its headquarters in Phnom Penh on January 7 to mark the 38th anniversary of January 7 Victory Day.
The forum, which involves global experts and creative leaders from across 14 cultural sectors, aims to expand Thailand’s presence on the world stage through innovation and cultural exchange.
In his article, Oscar Sanchez Serra highlighted President Ho Chi Minh’s founding of the Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper on June 21, 1925, which marked the birth of Vietnam's revolutionary press rooted in a bold and far-sighted vision.
Several ASEAN meetings are scheduled to take place in Port Dickson this September, including the Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) for ASEAN Plus Three (APT), the East Asia Summit (EAS), the 15th ASEAN Maritime Forum, and the 13th Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum.
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered the urgent implementation of a national policy to crack down on all forms of call centre scams, online fraud, and illegal gambling, which are now considered threats to national security.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto and EAEU Trade Minister Andrey Slepnev jointly declared the conclusion of FTA talks on the sidelines of the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025), according to the statement.
The article stressed that throughout his revolutionary career, the founder of modern Vietnam consistently regarded the revolutionary press as a vital part of the Vietnamese Party’s and nation’s revolutionary struggle.
Pichai said the trade talks with the US are important and need to move forward professionally, without regard for any political changes in Thailand, believing that Thailand has clear principles, guidelines and procedures in place.
The tax adjustment supports the Malaysian Government’s strategy to reduce reliance on foreign food supply chains and to assist domestic farmers, a finance official has said.
The proposed venue is located in the Chatuchak area of Bangkok, featuring eight public sites, including Krungthep Aphiwat Central Terminal and several nearby parks.
Connectivity is expected to improve further with the completion of the fifth Laos–Thailand Friendship Bridge by the end of 2025, facilitating logistics and agricultural exports to Vietnam, Thailand, and China.
Two naval gunboats intercepted a fishing vessel carrying 1.5 tonnes of methamphetamine hydrochloride off the coast of the main island of Luzon just before dawn, in a joint operation with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.
In the today context of socio-economic development and growth, the professionalism of Vietnam’s revolutionary journalists continues to rise, guided by exemplary mastery of new information technologies and the modernisation of their founding principles to preserve the enduring values of revolutionary journalism.
Thai Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Vuttikrai Leewiraphan Thailand's formal proposal will be substantial enough for the US to consider further detailed negotiations. He hoped for a tariff rate not exceeding 10% and suggested that the US might extend the negotiation period if an agreement is not reached by the July 8 deadline.
Organised by the Ministry of Culture and the Association of Thai Silk & Culture Promotions, the event honors Her Majesty the Queen on her 47th birthday anniversary and promotes Thai craftsmanship on an international stage.
Prensa Latina's recent article on Vietnam’s assurance of smooth and effective transition to a leaner structure highlighted Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s latest directions on implementing 28 resolutions regarding the decentralisation and delegation of authority.
The lab focuses on four key thematic areas: energy transition and green innovation, sustainable agriculture, circular economy and sustainable cities, and nature-based solutions and biodiversity.
The key content of the document titled "Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Addressing the OOSCY Challenges" will be refined further in a seminar preceding the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur this October.
A performance at a celebration of the victory over the Khmer Rouge in Phnom Penh on January 7 (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
