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The 19th ASEAN-India Summit to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations was held this morning at the Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel in Cambodia, presided over by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, Chair of ASEAN 2022, and Indian Vice President H.E. Jagdeep Dhankhar. Video: FB page of Samdech Hun Sen, Cambodian Prime Minister
The United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) and his delegation will attend the 12th UN-ASEAN Summit and related events in Phnom Penh from November 11 to 13, 2022. The Secretary-General will visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum on Sunday, November 13, 2022, from 12:55pm to 13:10pm. In his remarks released at the UN website, UN Secretary-General António…
The leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) adopted a number of statements on Friday during their meeting in Cambodia’s capital, aiming to further promote cooperation for post-pandemic recovery and to address key challenges together. The three documents adopted at the meeting included the ASEAN Leaders’ Statement on the 55th Anniversary of ASEAN,…
Phare, the Cambodian Circuses each performance tells a different, uniquely Cambodian story from recent history and everyday life. Village life is defined by simplicity and peace. Villages are blessed with greenery, clean air, water, and people. People in the villages coexist in peace and harmony. They are hardworking people who prefer a simple life to…
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has accepted Timor Leste as its 11th member in principle here in Phnom Penh, under Cambodia’s chairmanship in 2022. The half-island nation, officially known as Timor Leste, will also be granted observer status at high-level ASEAN meetings, the bloc announced following a summit of regional leaders in Phnom…
Mekong Institute (Ml) is currently implementing the “Sustainable and Smart Tourism Development in the Mekong Region” project supported by the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF). With support from each country’s National Tourism Organizations and local destination management companies, the three-year project introduces smart tourism tools, techniques, and technologies through learning exchanges, structured learning visits,…
The biggest food festival in Cambodia is back on December 10th and 11th at the National Olympic Stadium. This year’s edition brings a new range of flavors, entertainment, and fun activities whilst advocating for sustainable practices, health and safety, and positive community values. “We want to celebrate food, tastes, smells, experiences, and everything that makes…
In his opening remarks at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) 2022 in Phnom Penh on November 10, Prime Minister Hun Sen emphasized the private sector’s contribution to the region’s post-pandemic economic recovery and resumption of socioeconomic activity. According to the ASEAN +3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), the bloc achieved 3.1% economic growth in…
Date: November 21, 2022 (Mon.) Time and Location: 12 – 6 PM, Angkor Green Gardens (formerly Cambodian Cultural Village) Mekong Institute (MI) is currently implementing “Sustainable and Smart Tourism Development in the Mekong Region”. Supported by the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), this three-year project introduces smart tourism tools, techniques, and technologies through learning…
Every year on November 9, Cambodia celebrates its Independence Day. This holiday honors Cambodia’s independence from France on November 9, 1953. Cambodians celebrate this day in various parts of the country. The main location for the ceremony’s official celebrations is the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital. Every year on this day, a high-ranking…
Apsara Dance, the ancient royal dance known for its graceful hand gestures and stunning costumes, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list on November 7, 2003, in Istanbul, Turkey. While listing, UNESCO designated Cambodia’s Apsara Dance as a “Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.” This has not only increased the legendary status…
According to a press release issued on November 3, UN Secretary-General António Guterres will attend the ASEAN-United Nations Summit in Phnom Penh next week. According to the source, the UN Secretary-General will travel to Phnom Penh on November 10 to address the ASEAN-UN Summit, focusing on regional and global trends, the climate emergency, and the…
Nearly 200 nations compete with one another for resources, trade, and media attention today. So how do you let everyone know that you exist if you’re a country in a distant part of the world? Countries are increasingly following the marketing strategies used by businesses to boost their profiles and advertise that they are open…
