Japan and Cambodia Unite for Global Demining Effort
PHNOM PENH / TOKYO – In a historic move, Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa announced a groundbreaking joint initiative with Cambodia to extend their expertise in land mine removal to nations worldwide, with a special focus on aiding Ukraine amidst … Continue reading Japan and Cambodia Unite for Global Demining Effort
Cambodian designer Simmy Chhun at Berlin Fashion Week
BERLIN – Simmy Chhun, known in the fashion industry as CHHUN LI ESIM, is a Cambodian designer with a rich heritage in tailoring. Her fashion label “TREY” was part of the Berlin Fashion Week (July 1-4). Here, the designer presented … Continue reading Cambodian designer Simmy Chhun at Berlin Fashion Week
Ancient statues returned to Cambodia
NEW YORK/PHNOM PENH – In one of the most significant repatriations of art to Cambodia from a private collection, the family of billionaire George Lindemann has agreed to turn over 33 ancient statues that officials say include stolen antiquities trafficked … Continue reading Ancient statues returned to Cambodia
SEA Games 2023: A Celebration of Sports and Culture
PHNOM PENH – The South-East Asian (SEA) Games are a biennial multi-sport event that showcases the diversity and talent of the region. This year, the 32nd edition of the games will be held in Cambodia from May 5th to May … Continue reading SEA Games 2023: A Celebration of Sports and Culture
Cambodia’s Covid cluster cases hit 425
PHNOM PENH _ The Ministry of Health on March 5 confirmed 23 new cases of Covid-19 linked to the February 20 community transmission, bringing the total to 425 in just two weeks. The 25 include 10 Cambodians, 11 Chinese nationals … Continue reading Cambodia’s Covid cluster cases hit 425
CHINA, CAMBODIA SIGN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
PHNOM PENH — The free trade agreement between Cambodia and China will provide greater market access to Cambodian products and bring more benefits to the two peoples, the Cambodian Commerce Ministry said on Monday after the two sides wrapped up … Continue reading CHINA, CAMBODIA SIGN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
Indonesian volcano Mount Merapi erupts
JAKARTA – Indonesia’s most active volcano Mount Merapi erupted on Friday, shooting a column of ash some 5,000m into the air in its second major eruption this month. Ash and sand covered areas several kilometres away from the peak of the … Continue reading Indonesian volcano Mount Merapi erupts
Cambodia: Influx of Chinese Investment
Phnom Penh – Ever since the state visit of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to Beijing in 1996, ties between Cambodia and China – or, more accurately, between Hun Sen’s ruling Cambodian People’s Party and the Chinese Communist Party – have grown only stronger. Political … Continue reading Cambodia: Influx of Chinese Investment
Germany: Search for qualified foreign workers
Berlin – State and private sector representatives in Germany – including Chancellor Angela Merkel, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier and Labor Minister Hubertus Heil – came together for a top-level summit on Monday, 16 December, to accelerate efforts to attract qualified … Continue reading Germany: Search for qualified foreign workers
Cambodia: Securing energy for expansion of economy
Phnom Penh – Economic growth in Cambodia is constrained by a lack of appropriate policy for electricity access and energy security. Only 50 per cent of Cambodia’s population had electricity access in 2016. Remarkably, by 2019, the number of households connected to … Continue reading Cambodia: Securing energy for expansion of economy