The Chreav Clean Water Treatment Plant, situated approximately 12km from the Tonle Sap Lake and supported by the Japanese government, extends the provision of clean water to 23 communes within Siem Reap province. This advanced facility was officially inaugurated in May and boasts a daily production capacity of 60,000 cubic metres of clean water. It is equipped with sophisticated management and control systems, including digital networks and computer systems that collect and analyze real-time data. Previously, Siem Reap relied on two water treatment plants – one drawing water from the Western Baray reservoir and another from groundwater. Each had a…
Author: Raksmey Hong
The streets of Phnom Penh’s Koh Pich buzzed with excitement on Sunday, October 8, during the “Road to Give 2023” charity fun run. This event’s primary goal was to gather essential funds for the Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF), a non-profit committed to enhancing the lives of underprivileged children through education and overall well-being improvements. The event, drawing participants of all ages and abilities, was presided over by Samheng Boros, a secretary of state for the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation “Participating today has a two-fold significance for both me and the government,” underscored Boros. “It sets a…
Six Cambodian students have been awarded prestigious scholarships from the Singaporean government. The Singapore embassy hosted an October 6 ceremony to celebrate the young scholars, who have been awarded the ASEAN Scholarship for the Academic Year 2024. The programme provides an exceptional opportunity for outstanding young scholars from Cambodia and other ASEAN nations to pursue their studies in Singapore. This year’s Cambodian recipients are Chan Mengmonichesda, Ung Helen, Houy Hollyvan, Kuy Kokwing, Ketyarath Sopanha, and Kim Channchesda. Ambassador Teo Lay Cheng said that the awards were a testament to the students’ hard work, relentless pursuit of knowledge and determination to…
Cambodia is taking decisive action to improve road safety on National Road 5 (NR5), a vital artery linking the Thai and Vietnamese borders via NR1, punctuated by the Tsubasa Bridge, also known as Neak Leoung Bridge. The impressive structure was constructed with funds donated by the Japanese government. The country’s road safety reforms encompass infrastructure enhancements, robust law enforcement, data-centric strategies and expansive educational programmes, reflecting the government’s pledge to ensure the roads are safe for all its citizens. Min Manvy, secretary of state of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and secretary-general of the National Road Safety Committee…
A collaborative effort involving the Ministry of Interior, Phnom Penh municipal police, Anti-Human Trafficking and Juvenile Protection Police Command, as well as the NGO Child Protection Unit (CPU) and its Task Force FOXTROT23, has rescued three children from sexual exploitation. Following a two-month investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse and the production of child pornography in the capital, they arrested a Swiss national while working to identify other suspects. This operation represents one of the most substantial initiatives undertaken by the CPU in its decade-long commitment to combating crimes against children in Cambodia and Southeast Asia. Between September 26…
Born in a bustling Cambodian market, a young dreamer named VannDa found his rhythm amid the clatter and chaos. Today, his beats resonate far beyond the shores of his homeland, streaming on platforms like Spotify and capturing the imaginations of hip-hop fans in the region and beyond. VannDa’s ability to bridge borders with his music has arguably turned him into the soundtrack of Cambodia’s future, inspiring a new generation to dream big and reach for the stars, as he takes on the role of a producer for local hip-hop contest The Rapper Cambodia (Season 1), broadcast through various channels including…
In a significant development for the nation’s retail industry, locally-run conglomerate Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC) and Thailand’s second-largest hypermarket operator Big C have solidified their partnership with a mega project just northeast of central Phnom Penh. The partnership, formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on September 29, is geared towards the establishment of a Big C hypermarket on a 2.7ha plot adjacent to the Sovann Machha roundabout in OCIC’s “satellite city of Chroy Changvar”. Key figures present at the signing ceremony included Pung Kheav Se, the chairman of Canadia Bank and OCIC, and Big C chief operating officer…
US ambassador W Patrick Murphy highlighted the significance of the enduring education ties between the US and Cambodia, commending the accomplishments of Cambodian figures including Prime Minister Hun Manet and his nine Cabinet members. He noted that their US educational backgrounds are testament to this relationship. Murphy made the remarks at the EducationUSA Fair 2023, held in Phnom Penh on September 28 in the presence of San Vathana, an undersecretary of state for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. The event aimed to enhance educational opportunities and exchanges between the two nations, providing a platform for Cambodian students to…
As the world marks World Rabies Day on September 28, Mission Rabies Cambodia has issued a reminder to the public of the dangers of the deadly virus. A successful vaccination campaign earlier this year gave close to 75,000 dogs in Phnom Penh and Kandal Province a crucial advantage in the battle against rabies. This campaign, coordinated by the General Directorate of Animal Health and Production, Mission Rabies, Animal Rescue Cambodia and several local partners, represented Cambodia’s most significant effort yet to quash the spread of the deadly virus. Amy Lewis, international project manager for Mission Rabies, expressed her profound gratitude…
In the cutting edge setting of Metaestetica Lab@Museum, a blend of the past and present takes shape. (Visions) on the Future at the “laboratory of artistic experimentation” offer fresh perspectives on contemporary art in Cambodia. Metaestetica Lab welcomes visitors daily from 10am to 11pm to explore these visionary artworks. An old wooden window, originally light blue and gently weathered, now graces the gallery wall, transformed into a contemporary masterpiece. This window, framed as an artistic statement, sparks imagination and invites viewers on a journey through time. It serves as a canvas for reflection, echoing the words of prominent Cambodian artist…