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Cambodia has been removed from the global money-laundering and terrorist-funding watchdog’s “grey list.” During its annual conference in Paris on February 24, the FATF announced the announcement. So, what is FATF? The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is a non-governmental organisation. The FATF places countries on the grey list that do not support terror funding…
The Thomith Show is back! It is not just a talk show, but a platform to meet extraordinary people and everyday life heroes. This show gives us a chance to see the good side of everyone. Each episode will cover different topics relevant to people of all ages. A talk show is a type of…
Recently, the World Population Review ranked Cambodia’s Intelligence Quotient (IQ) as number two among Southeast Asian nations and number fifteen in the world. The intelligence quotient, or IQ, is a way to measure how intelligent a human is. People who want to find out their IQ take standard tests and get a score that shows…
A team led by Lieutenant General Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army, is on a visit to India from February 2 to 4, 2023. This is the first visit by a Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army and represents a turning point in…
According to notices issued by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) so far this month, seven new projects totaling more than $81 million have been approved. Five of the projects are in the manufacturing of textiles, while the other two are in the production of light bulbs. The CDC, the government’s top body…
Emily Williamson Writes, A major part of our fundraising strategy at REACH involves sweat, lycra and pushing it to the limit. The concept of our ‘Side by Side’ ride originated as a response to the pandemic induced cancellation of our major international charity bike ride in 2021. When we were forced to think outside the…
“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…
In an effort to eliminate discrimination against sex workers, the government has made the decision that they will be eligible for the same social security benefits that are presently available to workers in other industries as well as to low-income people. On Friday, Leng Mouly, president of Cambodia’s National AIDS Authority, made the announcement. He…
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…
Whatever we do in life, it is to achieve happiness in some form or another for both ourselves and the rest of the world. My ultimate life goal is to be happy, spread happiness, and make as many people happy as possible. I agree with Aristotle: “Happiness is the meaning and purpose of life, the…
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…
Performers from three generations of the Chapei Dang Veng met on Wednesday in Sorya Market in Phnom Penh to celebrate the instrument’s sixth anniversary after it was included to UNESCO’s 2016 list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent protection. A group of singers from various age groups gave a performance while teaching the…
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…
