Selected excerpts of elaborations by Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the closing of the 2025 Central Committee Meeting of the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

[1] (1) National consensus at this time is Cambodia’s strength I thank the leaders, members, brothers and sisters, citizens, especially the youth, who organized and participated in the “Solidarity March” on June 18, 2025, with more than 150,000 participants […] It has been viral on social media everywhere and even in foreign newspapers […] The…

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]

[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 address of Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet on the reception of 200 investment companies and meeting with workers in the Special Economic Zone, Preah Sihanouk province [Unofficial selections of excerpts and translations]

[1] (1) Number of workers ups on the ground, getting income directly and many more get benefits indirectly The largest number of workers I had met in the past was more than 10,000 people. Today, it is over 30,000. In this area, we have an increasing number of factories […] This is the true development…

Selected excepts of the impromptu speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the 80th funding anniversary of the Cambodian National Police [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

[2] (1) The evolution of a country to a modern society involves issues to tackle with As a poor country, Cambodia was surrounded by sanctions and isolation from the outside world in the past. It has evolved and is now progressing in all areas. The evolution of a country, whether Cambodia or anywhere else, from…

Selected excerpts of the impromptu speech by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the meeting with informal economy, trade Unions and teaching staff associations to celebrate the 139th anniversary of the International Workers’ Day – “Together for Decent Work and Sustainable Growth and Resilience” [Unofficial translation]

[2] (1) Creating more jobs with better pay and labor protection (The Minister of Labor and Vocational Training), HE Heng Sour just read the principles that Samdech Techo (the former Prime Minister) laid out, and also the 10 points that I put forward at the beginning of my mandate, showing that we aim to provide…

Selected excerpts of the prepared speech elaboration of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the inauguration of the Cambodian Trade Fair 2024 [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

[1] (1) Cambodia’s finished products for domestic supply and for export At the entrance, we see displays not only of raw materials such as rice that we export, but also of finished products, including agricultural products in packages, which are for export. We have finished products not only for domestic supply but also for export.…

Selected excerpts of the impromptu speech elaborations by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the closing ceremony of the 2023 and 2024 work results and 2025 work directions setting of the Ministry of Mines and Energy [unofficial excerpts and translations]

[1] (1) Sawn Stone – the first fruitful solution The sawn stone sector – is the first solution that I have provided in my term as Prime Minister. In September 2023, I remember going to an exhibition in Nanning (China) […] a sister, who has now confirmed that she is the daughter of Oknha Leng…

Selected excerpts of the remarks by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the RUPP (Royal University of Phnom Penh) graduation ceremony [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

[1] (1) Promotion brings foreign tourists to the water festival There has been a large number of (foreign) tourists coming (to enjoy) the water festival […] large planes from Singapore are full of tourists, many of them coming from Europe. They said they were coming to see the water festival in Cambodia, when asked […]…

Remarks by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the “Solidarity Dinner with the Global Lin Family Entrepreneurs” [Unofficial audio transcription]

His Excellency Lok Chumteav Member of the Royal Government;Tan Sri Dato Lim Soon Peng, Founder of Lin World Chamber of CommerceMr. Lim Singfa, President of Lin World Trade AssociationDr. Chhay Sinath, President of the Lin Family Association in CambodiaCongratulations to all the members of the Lin family business!  [1] […] To our friends from Malaysia,…