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Cambodia will have to wait a long time to see its first unicorn startup. Lack of international exposure among founders and a lack of investment in product development are two major obstacles to Cambodian startups expanding beyond the country. There are, however, programs and players in a diversified startup ecosystem are assisting startups optimise their…
According to the agriculture ministry on May 20, Cambodia exported agricultural products worth $1.57297 billion in the first four months of this year. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries reported that paddy accounted for $296.72 million, or 18.86% of the total, milled rice $189.07 million (12.02%), and other items $1.08719 billion (69.12%). In the…
1. Emphasize socialising, particularly face-to-face. Phone calls and social media have their place, but nothing matches the stress-relieving and mood-boosting power of quality face-to-face interaction. 2. Keep yourself busy. Staying active is good to both the body and the mind. Regular exercise or activity can improve your mental and emotional health, reduce stress, boost memory,…
A former cowherd from Kampong Chhnang province made headlines recently when he uploaded photos of himself with US President Joe Biden and his grandmother at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, where he recently graduated. Pich Chantrea, also known as Moon Pich, worked hard in Cambodia to further his studies before being admitted into the…
Cambodia Cycling aims to show visitors the real Asia, including Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Yunnan. 70% to 80% of its bicycle routes are off-road and back roads, allowing cyclists to explore the countryside, villages, people, cultures, and their wonderful smiling children. Cambodia Cyclings mission is to give a once-in-a-lifetime adventure…
The Made in Cambodia Market brings together some of Cambodia’s most innovative examples of craftsmanship. Blush, SAY SEING, KILT, Angkor Silk Loom, and other internationally renowned artisans and designers are among the participants. Visitors will be able to purchase top quality artisan products and luxury goods that redefine what it means to be made in…
Tong Siv Eng (October 31, 1919 – June 12, 2001): Cambodia’s First Female Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister. She was the daughter of a school principal who encouraged her to pursue her education. She was offered a scholarship to study in Saigon because there was no secondary school for women in Cambodia. She married…
Moeun Chhay, a self-taught artist, earned 900 riel per month as a teenager painting advertising hoardings for Cambodian films playing in Battambang. He was probably the last representative of this skill who worked prior to the Khmer Rouge era. Chhay’s livelihood as a teenager in Battambang in the 1960s was the cinema. He was one…
This year, the World Bridge Group’s Chairman, Neak Oknha Sear Rithy, organised Cambodia Night to showcase Cambodian products, particularly Khmer cuisine, to international dignitaries attending the World Economic Forum Summit in Davos, Switzerland. Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Kingdom of Cambodia, presided over the auspicious event, also attended by…
These chefs have proven that Khmer cuisine is excellent one. See how they made their family and Cambodia proud. The Kimsans and Chanty had the incredible privilege of dazzling the evening of Cambodia Night at the World Economic Forum in Alphen Davos, Switzerland, by showcasing the rich flavors of Cambodian cuisines. This year, the World Bridge Group’s…
According to the Chinese embassy in Phnom Penh, “Jiangsu General Science Technology Co Ltd” has spent over $300 million on the SSEZ’s largest tyre factory. The project will be the largest within the special economic zone (SEZ), with a capital expenditure of almost $300 million, and it is estimated to produce 1,600 local jobs once…
Cinema in Cambodia began in the 1950s, and many films were being screened in theatres all across the country during 1960s, which is considered as the “Golden Age”. In the 1950s, filmmakers who had studied abroad made the first Cambodian movie. Roeum Sophon, Leu Pannakar, and Sun Bun Ly were among those included in the…
Young people aged 15 to 30 account for roughly a third of Cambodia’s population. This group is the future of Cambodia and can bring a positive change to the country if given skills support. Journey within our Community (JWOC) works with youth by collaborating and investing in their education, bridging the gap and supporting them…
