In the province of Mondulkiri, almost 60% of the population is indigenous. They are primarily Bunong (54%). In Mondulkiri, ethnic Khmers make up 35% of the population, while ethnic Vietnamese and Cham make up 4%, respectively. In Mondulkiri lies the oldest hill tribe village of Bunong, where live (few) of the local tribes or the…
The renowned professor of sociology, Daniel Bell, wrote the following on technology in his book, “The Winding Passage: Essays and Sociological Journeys,” from 1960–1980: “Technology, like art, is a soaring exercise of the human imagination. Techne is another form of art that bridges cultural and social boundaries and transforms both at the same time.” His…
What exactly is Kaizen? Many people don’t fully understand the term, despite the fact that some may be familiar with it. Is it a workplace procedure? a specific philosophy or method for running a business? or the name of the man who invented? Kaizen is a combination of two Japanese words that mean “good change”…
There seems to be a proverb for everything, from old sayings like “no pain, no gain” to sports sayings like “the best offense is a good defense.” There’s a good reason for this: proverbs cover nearly all aspects of life, giving access to universal truths that defy particular individuals or historical contexts. Proverbs can be…
Cambodia is popular for its temples. Angkor Wat is well known among tourists. It used to attract nearly 8 million tourists annually from different countries prior to COVID-19. Apart from Angkorwat, what else does Cambodia offer to tourists? Interestingly, Cambodia is a land of diversity. It has many things to offer along with temple tourism.…
The rural market in Cambodia is not only a separate entity in itself and it is also highly influenced by the sociological and behavioral factors operating in the country. The rural population in Cambodia accounts for around 74.8 percent of the total population. A number of corporate companies have tried a variety of strategies to…
With the tagline “Refusal to use plastics starts with you,” the Youth Resource Development Program (YRDP) developed the 4Rs campaign to encourage youth and others to cut back on their use of plastic, which they think is long-term hazardous to human, animal, and environmental health. 4Rs represents – Refuse, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle More than…
Cambodia is located in the heart of South-East Asia, with preferential free trade access to the world’s fastest growing markets; Has reliable and consistent supply of high quality fruits, vegetables, nuts; and is with affordable labor costs, young workforce, and many more factors. CAVAC team provides technical support to CDC and MAFF on the the…
In a second round of fundraising, MediaLoad (Cambodia), a digital media platform, has raised more than $3 million for business expansion. The organization, which owns the entertainment and lifestyle website KhmerLoad, stated it has received series B funding from True Digital Group, a division of True Corporation, which is owned by the Thai giant Charoen…
In contrast to fossil fuels, the sun has more than enough energy to supply the entire world’s energy needs, and it won’t run out anytime soon. The only constraint on solar energy as a renewable resource is our ability to economically and efficiently convert it to electricity. About 150 kilometers from the capital, Phnom Penh,…
Rida loved nature and was fascinated by everything about it, from the plants and seeds to the animals and entire ecosystems, as well as how everything had an impact on the world as a whole. As a young girl growing up in a village, she witnessed the loss of the nearby forests, which saddened her.…
Rural shoppers are unfamiliar with shopping without touch and feel, hence the first step for Entrepreneurs interested in tapping into rural E-Commerce is to customize applications with local content. Because 90% of the population does not understand English. Developing content in Khmer across many contact points, such as mobile apps and customer support, is crucial for…
It is common for travelers to fall in love with the people and their culture in Cambodia. To get the most out of your trip in the Kingdom of Wonder, it is good to learn a little bit about these before visiting. Before entering Cambodian home, visitors need take off their shoes. Cambodians always insist…