I am speaking out personally because the recent actions by Thailand against Cambodia are not only violations of our national sovereignty: they are violations of international law, global norms and humanity’s shared responsibility to protect cultural heritage.
Author: post staff
Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth announced the official launch of the Kingdom’s first “carbon neutral community”, yesterday, March 26. The Koh Sralao natural protected community area — in Kohn Kong province — will be the first of its kind not just in Cambodia, but the entire ASEAN region. The minister described the development as a major step towards the Kingdom’s goal of becoming a carbon-neutral country by 2050. He explained that transforming the beautiful Koh Sralao into a carbon-neutral island for sustainable development will focus on several key strategies. These include infrastructure development and encouraging active participation from stakeholders —…
Telecommunications operator Metfone has secured approval from Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism to collaborate on a new digital campaign aimed at showcasing the Kingdom’s culinary heritage and tourism potential. The partnership was confirmed during a March 25 meeting between His Excellency Minister of Tourism Huot Hak and Metfone representatives, led by Vice Director of B2B Ouk Chipphal. At the centre of the collaboration is “My Village, My Food by Metfone”, a travel and food video series highlighting local cuisine and cultural experiences across Cambodia. The project, already filmed and in post-production, will feature seven episodes covering key destinations including Kampot-Kep, Pursat,…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced a new financial support package on March 24. The assistance aims to help developing member countries handle the economic fallout from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Describing the assistance as “rapid, flexible, and scalable”, the ADB explained that it focuses on immediate fiscal pressures as well as long-term resilience. Among the measures are fast-disbursing budget support and expanded trade and supply chain financing to secure essential imports, including oil. ADB president Masato Kanda noted the initiative is heavily influenced by the bank’s experience in supporting the region through periods of global uncertainty.…
Alliance Laundry Systems (ALS), a Wisconsin, US-based provider of commercial laundry equipment, is introducing Stax-X in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. Stax-X is a stacked washer dryer solution designed for first time business owners, SME entrepreneurs and compact-format laundry operators looking to enter or expand in the self-service laundry sector. Designed to support efficient use of limited retail space, Stax‑X combines commercial-grade washing and drying capability in a vertically stacked configuration, offered under ALS brands including Speed Queen, Huebsch, IPSO and Primus. The machine can be configured with ALS management features such as programmable cycles, upsell features and flexible pricing tools…
Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has ordered stricter enforcement against natural resource crimes, as details emerged of a formal warning issued to the deputy director of the Mondulkiri Provincial Department of Environment for lack of responsibility. Din Bunthoeun was issued a warning on March 9, following a February 3 “clarification” meeting report from the provincial department. The order for firm enforcement was issued during March 24 workshop, attended by senior government officials, development partners, civil society organisations, community members, indigenous groups and other stakeholders. The minister reiterated that strict legal action, with no exceptions, must be taken against natural resource…
Maurice Lacroix enters the Kingdom with a clear mission to bring Swiss craftsmanship, iconic design and accessible excellence to a new generation of luxury watch enthusiasts and tastemakers. Held on March 24, the event marked a new chapter for the brand in Cambodia, celebrating modern icons who embody ambition, creativity and individuality. Under the global campaign “Your Time is Now,” the launch reflected the brand’s belief that success is shaped by personal milestones and self-expression. “Cambodia’s strong economic growth and the rise of young modern tastemakers make this a compelling moment for Maurice Lacroix’s entry,” said Gabriel Bonnet, International Wholesale…
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries officially signed a five-year project agreement on March 23, renewing their shared commitment to protecting Cambodia’s vital fishery resources across the Sre Ambel River System in Koh Kong, as well as the Mekong River. WCS Cambodia explained that the agreement will continue to safeguard some of the world’s most remarkable and threatened species, including the Royal Turtle, Siamese crocodile, Cantor’s giant softshell turtle and giant freshwater stingray. “A key focus of the project is to raise awareness among local communities, especially fisheries communities and relevant stakeholders, on…
A new biodiversity survey, published March 23, has revealed the vast array of species living within Cambodia’s karst ecosystems. Exploring over 60 caves across ten hills in the Battambang Province, western Cambodia, the survey uncovers a treasure trove of extraordinary creatures, many found nowhere else on Earth. Karst landscapes are formed from limestone hills and caves, creating unique features such as sinkholes, springs and underground streams. A joint press release from Fauna & Flora-Cambodia and the Ministry of Environment shared some of the most significant findings of the survey. It included the discovery of many species that are new to…
It started with a motorcycle. Not a particularly remarkable one – except that it was piled improbably high with cargo, passengers and chaos, rendered in meticulous ink by a Singaporean illustrator who had recently made Cambodia his home. That single drawing, completed in 2016, would set Joshua Chiang on a decade of artistic exploration that he is now marking with his first solo exhibition. Makaras and Motordops: Joshua Chiang’s 10-Year Journey opens at Plantation Urban Resort and Spa on March 29 and runs through May 30. Entry is free of charge. Joshua, who was born in Singapore in 1975, arrived…