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On the morning of March 21, King Norodom Sihamoni lit the torch at Angkor Wat temple, marking the kickoff of the relay of the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games torch. This historic event, timed to coincide with the Angkor Wat equinox, was witnessed by several members of the Cambodian leadership, sporting delegations from the ASEAN…
The Kampong Chhnang province in Cambodia is hosting a two-day Seed Festival starting today, with the aim of preserving traditional seed varieties at the local level and disseminating natural farming techniques to promote agriculture. The festival is being attended by more than 600 participants, including farmers, fishermen, small-scale food producers, indigenous peoples and communities, as…
“Nature’s wonders and cultural heritage are intertwined, reminding us of the beauty and resilience of humanity.” Today, the world celebrates the Angkor Wat Equinox, a special day where the sun’s rays shine directly on the central tower of the magnificent Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia. This natural phenomenon has been observed for centuries and is…
Jordan Windle, born on November 13, 1998, in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, is a Cambodian-American Olympic diver. At just 24 years old, he has already made history as the first diver of Cambodian descent to compete in the Olympics. Windle’s inspiring journey from a Cambodian orphanage to Olympic glory is a story worth sharing. Early Life and…
In recent years, Cambodia has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia, with a vibrant culture, stunning natural beauty, and a rich history that dates back centuries. Unfortunately, this is often overshadowed by negative headlines related to the country’s past struggles. However, The Better Cambodia is on a mission to change this…
After months of closed borders and strict health measures due to the pandemic, Cambodia reopened its doors to international tourists in late 2021. The move paid off as the country welcomed 2.28 million foreign visitors last year, injecting $1.4 billion into the national economy. The figures represent a staggering 667 percent increase in revenue compared…
Dr. SreyRam Kuy is a Cambodian refugee who escaped the horrors of the Khmer Rouge regime and went on to become a trailblazing surgeon, healthcare executive, and health policy leader. Her journey from a refugee camp in Thailand to the highest levels of the US healthcare system is a testament to her resilience, perseverance, and…
Cambodia is home to one of the world’s most captivating and complex epics, the Reamker. The story centers around the heroic prince Rama, who was exiled to the forest for fourteen years through no fault of his own. The Reamker is an adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana, but it contains unique episodes and innovations…
Bérénice Lim Marlohe, born on May 19, 1979, in Paris, France, is a French actress and model. She is known for her performance as the Bond girl Sévérine in the twenty-third James Bond film, Skyfall, which brought her international recognition. Marlohe’s television credits include Père et Maire, Femmes de loi, and Equipe médicale d’urgence, and…
Phare Creative Studio (PCS) is a social business that has been operating in Cambodia for over 15 years. PCS is a part of Phare Performing Social Enterprise, which also operates Phare, The Cambodian Circus. The studio was established in 2007 as a training hub for animation students at Phare Ponleu Selpak. It has since grown…
The Royal Government of Cambodia has taken a significant step towards promoting the rights and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. The government has announced a quota of up to 2% for the recruitment of people with disabilities to work in government ministries and institutions in accordance with the law on protection and promotion of…
In a recent meeting with residents of Bramoy commune, Veal Veng district, Pursat province, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen revealed that his Telegram channel is now the second-largest in the world, with 617,220 subscribers. He noted that the only channel with more subscribers is that of the President of Ukraine, which currently has 900,000…
Siem Reap, Cambodia, will be hosting a networking day for travel, tourism, and hospitality stakeholders on March 25, 2023. The event, co-hosted by Destination Mekong and the Siem Reap Tourism Club (STC), is aimed at promoting public-private partnerships, generating tourism business, income, and job opportunities in Siem Reap, Cambodia, and the Greater Mekong Sub-region. The…
