Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Chợ Rẫy Hospital in HCM City will continue to deploy physicians and specialists for medical assistance at Chợ Rẫy Phnom Penh Hospital in Cambodia, according to Nguyễn Trường Sơn, director of Chợ Rẫy Hospital. Since its inception in 2014, Chợ Rẫy Phnom Penh Hospital has received an average of 15 Vietnamese physicians every week who are sent temporarily to work at there. The number of inpatients at Chợ Rẫy Phnom Penh Hospital rose sharply to 5,590 last year from 1,260 in 2014, an indication that patients now have more trust in their local doctors. Thousands of physicians from Hùng Vương Hospital, Từ Dũ Hospital and Chợ Rẫy Hospital in Việt Nam have worked at Chợ Rẫy Phnom Penh Hospital and shared specialised medical knowledge and transferred medical technologies to their Cambodian peers. With strong support from … [Read more...] about Chợ Rẫy Phnom Penh Hospital receives continued support from HCM City doctors
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Construction of Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway to start in November
Computer generated picture of Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway (Source: construction-property.com) Phnom Penh (VNA) – The Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Cambodia said construction on an expressway connecting Phnom Penh and the port city of Sihanoukville will start in November. The ministry’s speaker Vasim Sorya said the project will be carried out by China’s Road and Bridge Corporation under a deal signed between the Cambodian ministry and the corporation in January this year. The 190km long expressway will have four lanes, with construction time estimated at four years. It will also connect with the trans-Asia route. Sihanoukville is an important gateway to the Gulf of Thailand of Cambodia. The port city has attracted many major investment projects of China. The existing road between Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville has been seriously degraded due to heavy traffic and flooding in rainy season.-VNA … [Read more...] about Construction of Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway to start in November
More relief sent to victims of Phnom Penh fire
Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front’s HCM City chapter speaks to people affected by the blaze in Russey Keo, Phnom Penh on July 10. (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – On July 13, financial aid and relief supplies from Vietnamese State agencies continued to reach those Cambodian and Vietnamese-Cambodian families recently affected by the blaze in Phnom Penh. Representatives from the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) chapter in Ho Chi Minh City visited the victims and provided 15 million VND (nearly 650 USD) to each household, while those from the HCM City Women’s Union donated a total of 50 million VND to the victims (2,163 USD). Those affected also received relief supplies, including rice, instant noodles, and other necessities from several other organisations and donors. On hearing the awful news, the hearts of Vietnamese people went out to those severely hit by the fire, said Nguyen Thanh Trung, Vice Chairman of the VFF’s HCM City chapter, during the … [Read more...] about More relief sent to victims of Phnom Penh fire
59 Việt households destroyed by blaze in Phnom Penh
The scene of the fire in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Photo courtesy of Community Department at the Việt Nam Embassy in Cambodia.Viet Nam News PHNOM PENH — A fire broke out at dawn and quickly ripped through 59 Việt households in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Tuesday, reported Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) online newspaper. As many as 69 houses in Russey Keo District in Phnom Penh were burned to the ground after a fire broke out at around 3am this morning. 59 of the homes were owned by Vietnamese nationals, according to Châu Văn Chi, President of the Việt Nam—Cambodia Association (VCA). Vũ Quang Minh, Việt Nam Ambassador in Cambodia, told Tuổi Trẻ that officers from the Việt Nam embassy and members of the Khmer—Việt Association (KVA) quickly arrived at the scene to cooperate with Cambodian police and trace the source of the blaze. The cause of the fire was identified as an electrical … [Read more...] about 59 Việt households destroyed by blaze in Phnom Penh
Expats affected by Phnom Penh fire receive support
At the fire site (Source: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – Representatives from the Vietnamese Embassy, the Khmer-Vietnamese Association and Vietnamese businesses in Cambodia on July 10 afternoon visited Vietnamese families in Phnom Penh affected by the blaze which took place early morning the same day. Ambassador Vu Quang Minh thanked local authorities and the Cambodia Red Cross Society for their timely support to the victims, and pledged that the embassy and relevant units will continue to mobilise assistance for them. The fire began at 3.30am on July 10 in Russey Keo district, Phnom Penh, destroying 59 houses and assets of 67 households, including 58 households of Vietnamese Cambodian people. The initial conclusion shows that the fire was caused by an electrical fault. Firefighters used 32 fire engines, but the road was so small and the houses were made of wood so that the fire trucks found it hard to battle the fire. Following the incident, the Vietnamese Embassy and the … [Read more...] about Expats affected by Phnom Penh fire receive support
HCM City, Phnom Penh seek stronger cooperation
During his talks with Phnom Penh Governor Khuong Sreng in HCM City on March 12, Phong said the Vietnamese southern metropolis will enhance its cooperation with Phnom Penh in education-training, health care, trade promotion and investment attraction. For his part, Khuong Sreng said environmental pollution, urban waste and the rapid increase of private transport means are major challenges facing Phnom Penh during the process of urban development. Mentioning the Cho Ray-Phnom Penh Hospital, the official noted that the Phnom Penh authority stands ready to create the best possible conditions for HCM City investors to handle their problems, including how to improve the efficiency of the hospital, which is regarded as a symbol of cooperation and friendship between the two localities. At the talks, representatives from departments and agencies of HCM City and Phnom Penh discussed issues relating to transport management, waste treatment, urban planning and investment attraction. Over the past … [Read more...] about HCM City, Phnom Penh seek stronger cooperation
Vietnamese PM meets counterparts in Phnom Penh
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with his counterparts from China, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia on the sideline of the second Mekong - Lancang Cooperation Leaders' Meeting in Phnom Penh on January 10. PM meets Chinese counterpart Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to developing its comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with China, particularly in economy, trade and investment. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang During a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Phnom Penh on January 10 on the occasion of his trip to attend the second Mekong – Lancang Cooperation Leaders’ Meeting, PM Phuc asked both sides to facilitate high-level visits, direct ministries, agencies and localities to realise agreements and common perceptions reached by leaders. He suggested further strengthening economic trust, boosting two-way trade towards more balanced and healthy growth by … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM meets counterparts in Phnom Penh
Vietnam-Cambodia trade expo to be held in Phnom Penh
(Cinet)- A Vietnam-Cambodia trade and service expo will be held from March 28 to April 1 at the Mondial Centre in Phnom Penh. The Expo is organised by the HCM City Investment and Trade Promotional Centre (ITPC) with support from Vietnam 's Ministry of Industry and Trade, the HCM City People's Committee and Cambodia 's Ministry of Commerce.Apart from the stalls, the event will cover an area that introduces the economic, political and social achievements of Vietnam and Cambodia and highlights the friendship and solidarity between both countries. The expo will also provide Cambodian and Vietnamese enterprises with opportunities to meet each other and explore the possibility of doing business together. The Investment and Trade Promotional Centre will also organise market surveys of the financial, real estate, construction and retail sectors for Vietnamese businesses seeking to understand the Cambodian market better. Illustrative photo. Source: ITPC. … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Cambodia trade expo to be held in Phnom Penh
Vietravel opens new office in Phnom Penh
Vietravel opens new office in Phnom PenhBy Tuong Vi - The Saigon Times DailyBoth are named Indochina Heritage Travel and provide tourism services to international travelers going to Cambodia, Cambodians traveling to Vietnam and Cambodians traveling in-country. The new office at 350 B, Monivong Boulevard, Sangkat Boeung Kengkang I, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, aims to promote Cambodian and international tourists visiting Vietnam, Le Hong Viet Thao, media executive of Vietravel, told the Daily. The Vietnamese arrivals in Cambodia in 2010 were 7,500, up 40% year-on-year. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, the company holds tours to Cambodia. Vietravel has three foreign offices, including one in the U.S. and two in Cambodia. … [Read more...] about Vietravel opens new office in Phnom Penh
Vietnam, Cambodia to build HCMC-Phnom Penh expressway
Vietnam, Cambodia to build HCMC-Phnom Penh expresswayLe Anh HCMC – The Vietnamese and Cambodian governments have agreed to jointly invest in an expressway connecting HCMC and the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh to facilitate road transportation between the two countries. Vietnamese Minister of Transport Truong Quang Nghia and Cambodian Public Works and Transport Minister Sun Chanthol on April 25 signed a memorandum on construction of HCMC - Moc Bai and Phnom Penh - Bavet expressways. The memorandum was one of four important documents signed during the official visit by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to the neighboring country on April 24 and 25. The 65-kilometer HCMC - Moc Bai section will be built by the Vietnamese side while Cambodia will implement the 130-kilometer Phnom Penh - Bavet section with funding to be provided by Japan. The HCMC - Moc Bai expressway with six lanes is planned to run in parallel with Highway 22, and is estimated to cost about US$650 million. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cambodia to build HCMC-Phnom Penh expressway