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The new airport in Cambodia’s capital should be completed by 2024.

The new Phnom Penh international airport, known as the Techo International Airport, is expected to open in 2024. The $1.5 billion project, funded by the Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd (CAIC), is being built on 2,600 hectares in southern Kandal and Takeo provinces by the China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Group Co., Ltd. The construction …

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Pigmy Deposit Scheme: A traditional banking strategy that encourages saving

Pigmy collection is a daily deposit plan that was started by Syndicate Bank, India, in 1928. This is a savings account where the customer can deposit a portion of his earnings every day. The amount deposited can be withdrawn later, once it is due. The Daily Deposit Scheme is a monetary deposit scheme designed to …

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Cambodia’s 2023 growth outlook is broadly favorable: IMF

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“Industry, services, and agriculture will be the three primary economic sectors driving Cambodia’s economic growth in 2023.” In the second half of 2021, exports of goods helped Cambodia’s GDP growth get back on track. But in 2022, the economy was impacted by changes in China, a slowdown in consumer demand in developed countries (the US …

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Legends never go away. They will light up the world’s dark alleys for centuries.

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“In some countries they wanted to touch him, in some they wanted to kiss him. In others they even kissed the ground he walked on. I thought it was beautiful, just beautiful.”- Clodoaldo Edson Arantes do Nascimento, also known as Pele, died on December 29 at the age of 82 in Sao Paulo after a lengthy …

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Across the globe, people are celebrating “Tea Day” today.

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There are numerous types of tea available. The Cambodia variety, a single-stem tree growing to about 16 feet (5 meters) in height, is not cultivated but has been naturally crossed with other varieties. Nothing beats the pleasant taste and comforting aroma of a cup of tea early in the morning. Tea was discovered in China …

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Khmer Classical Dance Hand Gestures and Meaning

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Khmer dance is best known for its glittering headdresses, slow, graceful movements, and expressive hand gestures. The hand shapes, along with movements of the feet and arms, help convey the story of the largely silent dances. This is a form of artistic sign language. These hand movements come from Indian “mudras,” which are like hand …

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What is the meaning of a happy life?

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Happiness is more than a pleasant feeling or a yellow smiley face. It’s the sensation of truly enjoying your life and desire to make the most of it. Happiness is the “secret sauce” that allows us to be and accomplish our best. Researchers discovered that happy people are more successful. The pursuit of happiness and …

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Launch of #TalkWithBoros Podcast Season 1

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Launch of #TalkWithBoros Podcast Season 1 and YouTube Premiere of the first episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A-TvlLszAQ This YouTube Premiere will play the first episode in the season 1 of #TalkWithBoros, 33 minutes, featuring Sam Rocker https://web.facebook.com/samrockercambodia , Cambodian singer & songwriter since 2012 entitled “Journey to Find Oneself”. Join the party online with friends and family on …

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Kun Lbokator, Cambodia’s traditional martial arts, is listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.

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The traditional martial art of Cambodia, Kun Lbokator also known as Bokator, is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. This was announced by UNESCO and Samdech Hun Sen, Cambodia’s Prime Minister, on their official social media pages. Bokator, also known as lobokkatao, is a traditional Cambodian martial art that was developed by Angkor …

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A 16-day campaign to end gender-based violence

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, November 25, marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an annual global campaign that continues until December 10, Human Rights Day. During the 16 Days of Activism, people from all over the world join together to confront discrimination, raise awareness …

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