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By Surya NarayanSpecial Editorial | August 30, 2025 In Preah Vihear province, the calm of rural Cambodian life has been broken by a border conflict beyond the villagers’ control. Families who once cultivated rice, tended their homes, and lived in close-knit communities now find themselves scattered in temporary camps. Their new shelters of bamboo and…
By Surya NarayanSpecial Editorial | August 30, 2025 Witnessing the Struggles of Border Families After starting at Battambang Provincial Hall, I visited the war-affected border areas and encountered heartbreaking scenes. Families who had lived peacefully on their land for generations were now unable to return to their homes. Some explained how farmland had been blocked,…
When Cambodia joined the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 1995 and later the Paris Convention in 1998, its intellectual property landscape was fragile at best. The legal framework was thin, enforcement mechanisms were weak, and the notion of protecting creators, inventors, and businesses was still in its infancy. Yet, over the last two decades,…
In Cambodia, an inspiring initiative is transforming the way schools and communities view learning and growth. SEVA, the Socio-Economic Vision Alliance, has embraced a powerful vision—one where every child has access to quality education enriched with practical skills, every school becomes a center of opportunity, and every community flourishes through sustainability and collaboration. SEVA’s mission…
The Rising Importance of Cybersecurity Cybersecurity has moved from being a niche subject discussed by IT experts to a central issue of national security and business survival. The modern world is powered by digital systems that connect governments, corporations, and individuals. Every click, every transaction, and every communication is dependent on digital infrastructure. Yet, with…
Cambodia’s economic story is one of resilience, reform, and ambition. While many look at the big industries like garments, agriculture, or tourism, it is the nation’s customs system that quietly powers all of them. Every product that enters or leaves the country passes through customs. When this system works well, trade flows faster, businesses save…
Srutavarman (Old Khmer: ឝ្រុតវម៌្ម; Khmer: ស្រុតវរ្ម័ន, Shrutavarman) is remembered in Cambodian tradition as the first king of Chenla, the polity that emerged from the shadow of Funan and laid the foundations for the Khmer civilization. While later chronicles and Angkorian-era inscriptions present him as the founder of Chenla’s royal line, the historical record is far…
The pharmaceutical industry is at a critical juncture. Scientific advances in biology, gene therapy, and personalised medicine are accelerating, yet the processes that move these breakthroughs from laboratories to patients often remain slow, fragmented, and weighed down by inefficiencies.While research teams explore the frontiers of science, operational systems in many pharma companies still rely on…
Phnom Penh, August 8, 2025 — Cambodia’s rice sector has continued its strong growth trajectory in 2025, with exports to international markets in the first seven months generating more than $1.2 billion — up nearly 15% compared to the same period last year. A total of 65 countries and territories purchased Cambodian rice during this…
The Khmer Empire, one of Southeast Asia’s most powerful and artistically influential civilizations, saw a significant transformation during the reigns of its early monarchs. Central to this evolution was the establishment of Yasodharapura, a capital that would become the spiritual and political heart of the Angkor Empire. Yasovarman I and the Birth of Yasodharapura Yasovarman…
Cambodia sits on an untapped wealth of resources—fertile land, hard-working farmers, and a youthful population eager to contribute to the country’s development. For years, the nation has been known for exporting raw agricultural products: fragrant rice, golden mangoes, rich cashews, and more. But beyond the farms and fields, there is a crucial question Cambodia must…
The tense and possibly deadly war along the Cambodia–Thailand border seems to be getting better. The unconditional ceasefire agreement that ASEAN Chair and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim helped to make official went into effect at midnight on July 29, 2025. At 7:00 AM this morning, high-ranking military officials from both sides met for the…
In the startup world, the mantra is loud and clear: Move fast. Break things. Launch early. Learn later. It sounds bold—until it breaks you. Many startups operate like they’re in a sprint, racing toward funding rounds, feature releases, or media buzz. But what if the real race isn’t to build faster—but to build smarter? Behind…
