A high-level delegation from Team Europe, consisting of ambassadors from the EU, Germany, and the Czech Republic, alongside representatives from the French embassy, AFD, SDC, and GIZ, joined Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Dith Tina, on a two-day visit to cashew and pepper fields in the provinces of Kampong Thom and Tboung Khmum. The visit aimed to highlight the challenges and opportunities in Cambodia’s high-value crop sectors, with a focus on building sustainable agricultural practices and creating job opportunities for local farmers. During the visit, the delegation met with members of Modern Agricultural Cooperatives (MACs), processing companies and exporters…
Author: Raksmey Hong
Minister of Health Chheang Ra has shared a public health warning about the dangers of alcohol consumption. He explained that it can contribute to more than 200 health conditions and diseases, including cirrhosis of the liver, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and hypertension. Speaking at the November 27 opening ceremony of a health education workshop aimed at reducing the risks of non-communicable diseases (NCD), he noted that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption, while warning that increased intake heightens health risks significantly. “Alcohol consumption affects the brain development of young people, leading to addiction and mental health issues such…
Tep Asnarith, spokesperson for the Ministry of Information, responded to the recently released report by the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) on press freedom and freedom of expression in the country, criticising it for lacking a comprehensive evaluation of facts and relevant laws in each situation. While acknowledging the report as a valuable effort, Asnarith expressed reservations about its methodology and conclusions, emphasising the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in evaluating and promoting press freedom. The report paints a troubling picture of the state of press freedom and freedom of expression in Cambodia. The 43-page document, covering the period from…
In an inspiring display of love and determination, parents of autistic children have come together to support their young ones’ artistic endeavours, with all proceeds going toward the construction of a new 10-storey school designed specifically for children affected by the condition. This heartfelt initiative is part of a broader effort to raise awareness and funds for a project to build the Growing Special Education School (GSES), which promises to provide an inclusive and supportive environment for these youth. One of the campaign’s proudest moments comes from Phen Lyna, the mother of 12-year-old Pey, who has autism. Pey’s artwork, a…
In a move that promises to reshape the way young Americans learn about Cambodian history, the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum (CASMC) has emerged as a pivotal tool for K-12 educators in California. This comprehensive curriculum, developed by the California Department of Education (CDE) in collaboration with community leaders and scholars, is designed to deepen students’ understanding of the Cambodian American experience, from the traumatic history of the Cambodian genocide to the vibrant cultural contributions of today. One of the most vocal supporters of the initiative is Sithea San, chair of Cambodia Town, a cultural hub in Long Beach, Los…
Cambodian art history saw a momentous addition on November 4 at the Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum of Economy and Money (SOSORO). The museum has proudly acquired a second painting by celebrated Khmer painter Nhek Dim, thanks to a generous donation by Dr. Milton Osborne, a distinguished Australian academic and former diplomat. The artwork, a striking depiction of a rural Cambodian landscape, was officially presented to the museum on October 28 at the Siem Reap provincial branch of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). “This painting by Nhek Dim is a significant addition to the museum’s collection, and we are committed…