Author: Raksmey Hong
Film enthusiasts are rejoicing as the Japanese Film Festival Online 2024 opens today, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy a carefully curated selection of Japan’s finest films and TV dramas, entirely for free. The month-long virtual festival allows viewers from 27 countries to stream critically acclaimed movies and series without spending a cent. “One of the major highlights of the festival is the world premiere of the 4K digitally remastered version of ‘Jungle Emperor Leo’, also known as ‘Kimba the White Lion’,” said So Chandara, managing director of KUDU Studios, who are helping to promote the festival. He explained that…
Cambodia and South Korea have solidified their commitment to providing future generations with essential digital skills through a strategic partnership. The collaboration, highlighted in a June 5 statement by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Cambodia Office, aims to bridge the gap between training quality and job market demands, focusing on the development of information and communication technology (ICT) talents. It explained that a recent high-level dialogue between Prime Minister Hun Manet and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol underscored the importance of industrial and digital skills in driving economic transformation and innovation. This mutual understanding led to the signing…
The archipelago nation of Indonesia is investigating ways to enhance bilateral tourism and education ties with Siem Reap province, including possible direct flights. Indonesian ambassador to Cambodia Santo Darmosumarto met with provincial governor Prak Sophoan in Siem Reap town on May 30. One of the most significant outcomes of the meeting was an agreement to explore the feasibility of direct flights between Indonesia and Siem Reap. Darmosumarto explained that such a connection would facilitate easier travel, enhance people-to-people contact and promote mutual tourism. “We need it to promote people-to-people contact. We hope that tourists who visit Bali will continue…
In an effort to promote local agriculture and inspire a sense of nationalism among Cambodians, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries is set to host the “Khmer Agricultural Village” fair and the “Discuss the Taste of Khmer Agricultural Products” forum. The two-day event, will take place on June 1 and 2 at the capital’s Chip Mong Mega Mall 271, under the presidency of first lady Pich Chanmony. The fair aims to connect local producers with consumers, particularly those in the wedding catering industry and foster a deeper appreciation for Cambodian agricultural products. Khim Finan, ministry spokesman, described the importance…