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Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India, had a close friendship with King Norodom Sihanouk. According to Sihanouk, Nehru was his greatest friend and he considered Nehru as his political mentor. In reality, Nehru was the first head of state to travel to the Cambodia after it gained independence. A 2000-year-old cultural exchange exists between…
Japan has provided a $383.22 million loan to Cambodia’s Sihanoukville Port for its refurbishment and expansion. The Exchange of Notes and accompanying agreements on the loan for the Sihanoukville Port New Container Terminal Expansion Project were signed by Hayashi Yoshimasa, the Foreign Minister of Japan, and Prak Sokhonn, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International…
The Khmer Empire, the first in the world to develop a functional healthcare system, was governed by its own laws. This healthcare system was built under King Jayavarman VII at the end of the 12th century. With roughly 100 employees total, each hospital the Khmer Empire established had a proper management system. The hospital also…
Tonle Sap Lake is one of the world’s most productive inland fisheries and the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia. The Tonle Sap River, a 100 km long river, connects the lake to the Mekong River. Tonle Sap expands from 2,700 square kilometers to about 10,360 square kilometers, and as its depth increases from 3…
The Preah Sihanouk government has approved the investment plans submitted by 23 businesses for 19 of the province’s 32 islands. In order to attract both domestic and foreign tourists, the firms intend to develop the islands as tourist sites with hotels and other attractions. According to deputy provincial governor Kong Vitanak, there are 32 islands…
After a two-year break, the Khmer Empire Marathon, one of Cambodia’s most well-known running events, will take place on August 7th. The Angkor Empire Marathon in Siem Reap’s Angkor Archaeological Park is jointly organized by the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) and other partners. The organizers said that the Angkor Empire Marathon’s return in…
At Prasat Kravan temple, the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia and the Embassy of India hosted a gala dinner in honor of Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs, Government of India. In his speech, Dr. Jai Shankar highlighted historical collaboration between India and Cambodia as well as India’s commitment to restoring the Angkor Wat…
Soap is fun; it feels nice and slippery, we can blow bubbles with it and it often smells lovely. “Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soap and water.” That is what the medical professionals have recommended us all to do in order to stop the spread of COVID-19. This is sensible…
In order to increase the number of tourists to Siem Reap, the Royal Government developed important action plans for the creation of new tourism products and services. On August 1, Minister of Tourism Thong Khon announced that the action plan outlines 17 strategies and 37 implementation activities for the Angkor Archaeological Park, Phnom Kulen National…
Azaylla, a leading Agri Tech company in Cambodia, announced that it has received Pre-Series A funding from “Insitor Impact Asia Fund II”, an impact investment fund managed by Insitor Partners. The company will use the new funding to expand its sustainable and socially responsible agri-business network, utilizing technology to supply supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, and caterers…
The National Bank of Cambodia predicts that this year’s economic growth in Cambodia will be boosted by the quick rebound of global growth and the economy as a whole (NBC). According to the most recent NBC report, the garment, tourist, agricultural, and construction sectors will sustain the growth. According to the bank, the Kingdom’s economic…
Sangho Jo, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics for Southeast Asia and Oceania, led a delegation that visited Cambodia in search of new business and investment prospects as well as collaboration on trade promotion. Recently, the team paid a courtesy visit to Pan Sorasak, the Cambodian minister of commerce. The Minister gave the delegation a…
“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” – Christopher Reeve Athlete Vit Chantha from Cambodia won the gold medal in the long jump at the 11th ASEAN Para Games, and Prime Minister Hun Sen congratulated her. The Prime Minister wrote this morning, “Congratulations to…
