Extensive Excerpts of the Impromptu Remarks by Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet at the Graduation Ceremony for Graduates of the University of Management and Economics (UME), Battambang [Unofficial extensive excerpts and translations]

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[1] (1) Having participated in awarding UME university degrees multiple times, at various locations, and to many graduates I think that among all universities in Cambodia, UME is one of the universities where I have participated in awarding degrees the most. This “most” does not mean just the number of times, but rather across many…

Extensive Excerpts of Remarks by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the Official Inauguration of the GAC Vehicle Assembly Plant by TH Automotive Manufacturing [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[1] (1) Pursat and Kampong Chhnang are transforming into provinces with the potential to expand themselves in the industrial sector The other day, I met with Uncle Norm Tong. We made a promise regarding two locations—one for today. He is arranging the assembly of two types of vehicles: one is GAC, which is today, and…

Excerpts of off-the-cuff remarks by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of “Pour un Sourire d’Enfant (PSE)” organization and the graduation ceremony for students of the 2021-2024 Academic Year [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[1] (1) The success of a unit/organization is its ability to continue operating and growing Yesterday, I went to Svay Rieng and requested that people not call me ‘Grandfather’ (Ta) […] My hair is a bit gray, but it is not that bad yet. In two years, I will have reached half a century. I…

Excerpts of Impromptu Address by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet on the Ninth National Technical and Vocational Education and Training Day – 2026 under the theme “TVET provides skills, jobs and income” [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[1] (1) Health, knowledge and skills, and employment or careers build human resources into a vital asset for the nation […] (In developing) human resources, we focus on three areas. First is health, second is knowledge and skills, and third is employment or careers. To build human resources into a vital asset for the nation,…

Unofficial excerpts of the remarks by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet to civil servants, staff, workers, and employees of the Preah Sihanouk Autonomous Port on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of International Workers’ Day, May 1, 2026, and the 30th anniversary of Japan’s official development assistance for the Preah Sihanouk Autonomous Port (1996-2026) [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[1] (1) Japan helps develop Sihanoukville Port in forms of loans, technology and management […] Today is not just a normal annual gathering, but a celebration of the 30th anniversary of the development of Sihanoukville Port […] We are proud that this port has grown significantly and even has a plan to develop until 2050.…

Selected off-the-cuff comments of Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei at the Official Inaugurations of Svay Rieng’s Andong Tasey Water Treatment Plant and Breaking Grounds for Water Infrastructure Expansion Project in Five Other Provinces [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[1] (1) Andong Tasey Water Treatment Plant – the first project of 2026 developed by Cambodia and Japan I thank HE Ambassador (of Japan, UENO Atsushi), for joining us today to inaugurate additional achievements in addition to those we have scored from the beginning of the 7th mandate. We have joined together to inaugurate many…

Excerpts of the impromptu speach by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the official inauguration of the Phnom Chum Sen Rikreay Royal Military Police Training Center and the celebration of the 32nd anniversary of the Military Police Day

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[1] (1) RMPTC conducive for training for the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, as well as bilateral or multinational exercises In the 15 years of development, (the Phnom Chum Sen Rikreay Royal Military Police Training Center – RMPTC) has transformed into a place capable of providing training in the form of international cooperation […] This is…

Selected excerpts from the off-the-cuff speech of Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the “Closing Sesson of the Extraordinary General Assembly of the National Scout Movement of Cambodia” [Unofficial translation]

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[2] (1) Scouting – a model of inspiring spirit and volunteerism, not only to benefit from but to share back to society Organizing youth mechanisms such as scouting is part of building human capital. The word human capital is not only about ability. It must have a spirit, morality, virtue, especially a high sense of…

Selected excerpts of the adlib remarks by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the inauguration of the school buildings, teachers’ dormitory and other achievements in Prey Nop District, Preah Sihanouk Province [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[1] (1) These educational facilities will benefit generations to come May I congratulate the people, the farmers, the students, and the teachers for the new achievements we have realized today, not only for this generation, but for generations to come. Preah Sihanouk Province is a province with potential, and building human resources is an important…

Selected excerpts of remarks by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the closing session of the Ministry of Civil Service’s annual conference to review the 2024 work results and to set objectives for 2025 [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[1] (1) Three activities on civil service – recruiting new officials, analyzing functions, and preparing an incentive system Regarding this point (of promoting the implementation of measures in the education sector […] and of measures in the health sector), we have the following five key measures – public administration (which is placed as) the first…