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Cambodian-made Electric Cars? That’s the concept behind the Angkor EV 2013, which debuted in Phnom Penh on January 7, 2013!! On January 8, 2013, the locally built electric car ‘Angkor EV 2013’ was on display at a showroom in Phnom Penh. Cambodia’s Heng Development Company has introduced its first electric vehicle, the Angkor, which is…
According to startup organizations and venture capital firms, Cambodia lacks privately-held startups with a value more than $1 billion, making unicorns in the nation as rare as the mythical animal. But things might change shortly. A private firm with a value of over $1 billion is called a unicorn startup. The term “Unicorn Startup” was…
Siem Reap has featured in “The 25 Best Cities in the World” listing of Travel + Leisure (USA) for the tourists to visit. With 89.66 score it has ranked 15 in the list. Part of world’s best destination awards announced on Tuesday by one of these most influential travel and lifestyle magazines in the world,…
Startups are currently the most prominent global noise in the era we live in. People today are brave and keen to make their ideas a reality. The number of startups across industries is increasing in almost all countries, and young entrepreneurs are working arduously to achieve their dreams fearlessly. This is about more than just a person’s personal development; it also helps nations grow. Cambodia is going through the same growth as the rest of the world. Additionally, it is evolving into Asia’s startup hub. What is Startup Cambodia? The government of Cambodia has launched a program called Startup Cambodia with the goal of creating wealth and jobs. The development and innovation of new products…
You’ve definitely heard of the traditional Apsara dance if you’ve ever visited Cambodia or even just done a quick Google search on the country. Princess Sisowath Kossamak, the mother of well-known arts supporter Prince Sihanouk, revived traditional Apsara dance for the Royal Cambodian Ballet in the 1940s. Apsara dance is recognized for its long, beautiful…
Single-use plastic items may be the idea of convenience, but they pose a serious threat to both the environment and public health due to the harm they do during production, distribution, and dumping. When a huge event happens, there will be a lot of waste left behind, especially single-use plastic, no matter where you reside…
The traditional greeting of Cambodians is a prayer-like clasping of the palms. They bow gently and raise their hands to chest height. It is known as Som Pas. Generally speaking, the more respect is being offered, the higher the hands and lower the bow. Cambodians will do Som Pas and say Choum Reap Sur when…
Government and private sector contributors have contributed more over $16 million to demining initiatives since Prime Minister Hun Sen announced the Samdech Techo Project for Mine Action on July 4 with the tagline “Providing Safe Ground, Creating Smiles.” On July 12, Seng Tieng, secretary of state of the Council of Ministers, said that donations were…
The social networking site Jomnes Job serves as a link between employers, job seekers, companies, and professionals. It is beneficial to manage your professional profile, develop your professional network, connect with applicants and recruiters, establish business contacts, and access other information all in one place. Jomnes Job (job.jomnes.com) is built by young Cambodian entrepreneur Reaksmey…
In the last ten years, Cambodia, the Kingdom of Wonder, has seen an increase in the number of immigrants of all ages from many countries. Cambodia is without a doubt a must-visit country in Southeast Asia due to the attraction of the Angkor Wat temples, but what is it about the nation that attracts tourists…
Pay with a QR code in Thailand from a bank account in Cambodia! Serey Chea, Director General of the National Bank of Cambodia, recently posted on LinkedIn a video showing her using KHQR to make a payment in Thailand. She wrote, “Don’t want to carry cash? No problem. Paying for my boat noodles with QR…
On July 11, Prime Minister Hun Sen visited the Japanese embassy in Phnom Penh to pay his condolences to the late Shinzo Abe. On July 8 in the early morning, Abe was fatally shot while speaking at a political rally in the western Japanese city of Nara. Hun Sen sent his sincere condolences to his…
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Cambodia exported more than 2.3 million tonnes of cassava in the first half (H1) of 2022, an increase of more than two-fifths year over year. Thailand bought the greatest portion, at over 1.3 million tonnes or 59.49 percent. The study classifies the exports into four groups:…
