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Miss Khan Jessa of Cambodia won a gold medal at the Ju-Jitsu World Championship 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In the 52-kilogramme-weight event, Jessa defeated her Spanish opponent, Matthews Martin Naiomi. Cambodia has sent three athletes to the Ju-Jitsu World Championship 2022. On Nov. 3, Mr. Hour Senghong will compete in the 69-kilogramme…
Cambodia will send deminers to train Ukrainians in the removal of UXOs left by Russian forces during the ongoing conflict. During a phone call on Tuesday afternoon, Prime Minister Hun Sen conveyed this to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Mr Hun Sen promised to work with the Japanese government to obtain equipment for Cambodian deminers to…
After the UN Secretary-General’s appointment as the UN Resident Coordinator in Cambodia, Mr. Joseph Scheuer of Luxembourg presented his letter of credentials to H.E. Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Royal Government of Cambodia to officially take up his assignment in the country. During the courtesy call…
When MEDHA begins playing and beating various types of (mostly large) drums, people’s jaws drop to the floor. What exactly is going on? Who are these ladies? There’s a sense of power and energy in the air, along with some lighthearted fun, in addition to the booming drum beats. The women are wide-eyed, thrusting their…
The fifth ASEAN Inclusive Business Summit concluded yesterday. The two-day hybrid event had the theme “Together ASEAN IBee” (Inclusive Business enabling environment). The event was organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology of Cambodia in collaboration with the ASEAN Secretariat; ESCAP; iBAN, a global program funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic…
Vann Da’s 2021 smash hit “Time To Rise,” which features Master Kong Nay, has been viewed 100 million times on YouTube—an extraordinary feat not only for the Cambodian artist, but also for Asian hip hop. From the first notes of Master Kong Nay’s powerful wail to the hauntingly funky plucking of his traditional chapei, it…
Many factors can prevent someone from being healthy, but the most important factor is MINDSET. Mental health is directly related to physical health because if your mental health is poor, you will feel tired and lazy to do anything and will be uninterested in anything. If your physical health is poor, having good mental health…
Siem Reap, the gateway to Cambodia’s world-renowned Angkor temple complex, has long been known as a small town with a pleasant and appealing atmosphere. It is regarded as one of the best tourist destinations in the world, attracting millions of visitors from all over the world each year. As Cambodia’s unofficial tourism capital, it is…
The Kingdom of Cambodia is trying to minimise single-use plastic in the country. The government is working hard to attain this goal. It is equally supported by private organisations. In this tremendous effort, two Cambodian brands are raising awareness about single-use plastics in Cambodia and around the world. Many people are noticing and being inspired…
According to a recent report released jointly by UN Women and ASEAN Chair Cambodia, Cambodia leads ASEAN in women’s employment with 49 women out of every 100 employed people, a number that is greater than Singapore, the region’s most advanced economy, which could account for only 47. In terms of employment, the Lao People’s Democratic…
Angkor is known as the world’s first megacity and a hydraulic city. According to Evans et al. (2007), the area of Angkor’s urban complex was around 900 to 1,100 square kilometers, which is over four times the size of modern-day New York City. Angkor was a low-density city with dwellings and water tanks scattered over…
Cambodia is extending its economic digitalization and embarking on the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In this environment, supporting entrepreneurship and startups is a significant government objective that is being addressed at the highest governmental levels. Cambodia has been regarded as having a “promising startup landscape” due to the increase of technology (tech) startups and the emergence…
According to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE), Cambodia exported $7 billion in commodities to the US market in the first nine months of this year, a 29.4 percent rise year on year. Based on the report, the US remained the top importer of Cambodian products, followed by Vietnam, China,…
