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The Kingdom of Cambodia is trying to minimise single-use plastic in the country. The government is working hard to attain this goal. It is equally supported by private organisations. In this tremendous effort, two Cambodian brands are raising awareness about single-use plastics in Cambodia and around the world. Many people are noticing and being inspired…
According to a recent report released jointly by UN Women and ASEAN Chair Cambodia, Cambodia leads ASEAN in women’s employment with 49 women out of every 100 employed people, a number that is greater than Singapore, the region’s most advanced economy, which could account for only 47. In terms of employment, the Lao People’s Democratic…
Angkor is known as the world’s first megacity and a hydraulic city. According to Evans et al. (2007), the area of Angkor’s urban complex was around 900 to 1,100 square kilometers, which is over four times the size of modern-day New York City. Angkor was a low-density city with dwellings and water tanks scattered over…
Cambodia is extending its economic digitalization and embarking on the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In this environment, supporting entrepreneurship and startups is a significant government objective that is being addressed at the highest governmental levels. Cambodia has been regarded as having a “promising startup landscape” due to the increase of technology (tech) startups and the emergence…
According to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE), Cambodia exported $7 billion in commodities to the US market in the first nine months of this year, a 29.4 percent rise year on year. Based on the report, the US remained the top importer of Cambodian products, followed by Vietnam, China,…
Written by H.E Samheng Boros The future of education is brighter than ever. The pandemic’s two years created the stage for newer possibilities and unique learning perspectives. The COVID-19 outbreak has pushed digital transformation in Cambodian higher education. This phenomenon presents an excellent opportunity for the Cambodian education system to adapt and improve the integration of…
An old weak woman, crying at the top of her voice, rushed towards Buddha’s monastery. She was crying and shouting the name of the wisest man in the village. In a moment, Buddha came to address her. Old lady: I’m devastated, my entire life has been turned upside down! You must help me in some…
That moment when you find the side of the city that is definitely more popular with locals than visitors is one of the nicest moments of a vacation. Perhaps it’s the off-the-beaten-path cafe with the finest coffee you’ve ever had, the underground pub that isn’t visible from the street above, or the restaurant serving up…
Ecothon is an eco-entrepreneurs’ marathon for sustainable development, is a business model competition for promising eco-entrepreneurs who have an innovative business idea related to SDG 12: Sustainable Consumption and Production (‘SCP’). It seeks to foster an eco-entrepreneurship and to contribute to achieving the SDGs by developing sustainable business models that minimize environmental impact. Ecothon released…
Novation Academy, located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s bustling capital, has recently acquired a versatile ELITE PI-1000 Professional Flight Training Device. Novation Academy is Cambodia’s Approved Training Organization (ATO) to provide Commercial Pilot (CPL) and Private Pilot (PPL) training. Novation Academy, located in the Central Business District, gives the opportunity to learn to fly in one…
Given Cambodia’s efforts to increase exports to Canada, it will be fascinating to see if the country can surpass Bangladesh and Vietnam in terms of garment exports to Canada. Cambodia ranked fourth in Canada’s garment imports in 2021, trailing only Bangladesh and Vietnam by a little margin. According to Fibre2Fashion’s market analysis tool, TexPro, Canada…
According to Cambodian media, the first formal exports of fresh longans from Cambodia to China are set to ship this month. Following bananas and mangos, longans will be the third Cambodian fresh fruit item approved for import by China’s phytosanitary officials. While the addition of a new international market is welcome news for Cambodia’s longan…
According to Sok Siphana, senior advisor to the government and chairman of Asian Vision Institute, the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits, which will be held next month, would be a major turning point for the Kingdom as the 2022 Chair. The post-Covid 19 recovery, the US-China rivalry, the political crisis in Myanmar, the long-standing issues…
