2018: A challenging year indeed for Cambodia
2018 was a dramatic, challenging year for Cambodia. It will be remembered amongst others, for the movers and shakers in the political sector, external pressure on trade and politics and domestic policies.
Tag: Cambodian People’s Party
Time to move forward with CPP’s reform agenda
The Sixth Mandate of the Royal Government has now well passed its first 100-day test. This is the benchmark for each new mandate, to test its mantle and set the agenda for the next five years or so.
CPP focuses on internal reform
Internal reform and international relations were discussed on the second day of the Cambodian People’s Party congress.
CPP holds 41st Central Committee Congress
Foreign meddling are the main topics on the first day of the CPP congress.
CPP commits to strengthening multi-party democracy
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party said that it is committed to strengthen multi-party democracy and maintain peace.
Ruling CPP to hold congress today
CPP is set to hold a 3-day congress aimed at discussing the country’s further development and the government’s achievements.
Ruling CPP to hold congress tomorrow
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party is set to hold a three-day congress tomorrow aimed at discussing the country’s further development and the government’s achievements.
Why reforms are needed to save Cambodia’s future
The outright election victory of the Cambodian People’s Party, led by Prime Minister Hun Sen, has secured political stability and social order in the Kingdom.
Cambodia’s balance between China, Vietnam
Maintaining a flexible, stable equilibrium between key strategic and economic partners is a matter of long-term survival for a small nation like Cambodia.
CPP members replace promoted lawmakers
Thirty-eight new CPP lawmakers took their oaths at the Royal Palace to replace elected parliamentary members who resigned in order to keep their government posts.
The nation must stand united, the King says
King Norodom Sihamoni presided over the National Assembly’s opening session and said that Cambodia must stand united to move the country forward.
Funcinpec’s uncertain future
Intra-party politics and power struggles are the main causes explaining the downfall of the party.
Cambodian politics: Art of the unexpected and yet predictable
With the prime minister already approved by His Majesty the King, what remains to be done is the formality of convening the 6th mandate of the National Assembly.
CPP dismisses question of legitimacy
Former main opposition party releases a statement challenging the legitimacy of Hun Sen’s candidacy as Prime Minister.
Meas Sophea steps down from his lawmaker post
General Meas Sophea says he resigned as a lawmaker following a request by the CPP.
Hun Sen formally appointed as PM
King Norodom Sihamoni appoints Hun Sen as PM with the duty of organising a government for approval by the NA.
Hun Sen identifies Facebook hacker
Prime Minister Hun Sen has accused former opposition leader Sam Rainsy of hacking his Facebook page and posting false information.
CPP official says land disputes are political
A Cambodian People’s Party official on Sunday said that the government has correctly handled the way land disputes are solved and accused some protestors of being paid to raise the issue during election season.
NEC reveals preliminary election results
The National Election Committee (NEC) announced the national election preliminary results on Saturday, August 10. The ruling Cambodian People’s Party secured a landslide victory.
The storm is not over yet
The Cambodian ruling elites were relieved to learn that the voter turnout rate was much higher than expected and the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) received an unprecedented victory in the “controversial” 6th parliamentary election.
Elections threaten foreign financial support: Moody’s
Moody’s yesterday warned the recently concluded general elections in Cambodia have raised the risk of international financing and aid agencies withdrawing their support for the country.
Garment workers help CPP overtake CNRP strongholds
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party secured about one million more votes in Sunday’s poll than it did in the 2013 national election.
Sam Rainsy disputes invalid ballot results
Rainsy accuses the NEC of conspiring with the CPP to validate 50% of all spoiled ballots.
Mutual respect bears fruit in China-Cambodia relations
Prime Minister Hun Sen’s Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) claimed an overwhelming victory in the country’s national election on Sunday.
Ruling CPP will likely secure all 125 National Assembly seats
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party secured 76.78 percent of valid votes nationwide on Sunday, meaning that it will likely gain all 125 seats in the National Assembly.
CPP sweeps seats in Prey Veng
Cambodian People’s Party Prey Veng officials express their satisfaction over the results of Sunday’s election.
Ruling CPP thanks voters who cast ballots
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party has thanked all voters who cast ballots during today’s national election, noting that 82.17 percent of registered voters showed up.
Battambang’s CPP has high hopes
Off the 15 parties battling for seats in Battambang province only the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) held a big one on the last day of electoral campaigning.
Five parties to wrap up campaigns in Phnom Penh
Five political parties will hold final campaign marches in the capital on Friday, the Phnom Penh Election Committee said yesterday.
Khmer Times’ contribution to general election 2018
Khmer Times took the extraordinary step of organising a series of roundtable discussions with political parties registered to contest this Sunday’s general election.
