Battambang-based artist Hour Seyha is inviting the capital’s art enthusiasts to embark on a mystical adventure through his new solo exhibition, “Dream Odyssey”. Open to the public for free until November 18, visitors can explore Seyha’s latest works at the FT Gallery at Factory Phnom Penh from 10am to 6pm daily. This exhibition represents a new chapter in Seyha’s artistic narrative, following his previous visual fables, including Frog in the Well (2014), Welcome to My Feudal Village (2016) and That Which is Hidden (2019). Known for depicting the struggles of Khmer society through mystical scenes influenced by his personal experiences,…
Author: Raksmey Hong
This November, Cambodian author Meysan Sotheary will release her groundbreaking new project: a video podcast titled The 00:07, which blends AI with her distinctive storytelling approach. Known for her fiction and nonfiction works that explore societal issues, Sotheary is now embracing technology, transforming her vision into a dynamic, futuristic narrative that takes her audiences into the year 2028. Her upcoming podcast is set to revolutionise how stories are told in Cambodia. In a trailer for the podcast, she teases an intriguing premise: “At 00:07, a major event occurred… Bang!!!… A mystery within the top level of Amatak Hospital… the year…
Samantha Power, USAID administrator, has highlighted the deepening partnership between the US and Cambodia in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and malaria. After just over three-and-a-half years in her role, Powers shared her excitement at visiting Cambodia to see how “previous investments by USAID – and really from the American people – have produced such significant results”. “I gave the example of the elimination of malaria. The work done to eliminate malaria was done by Cambodians,” Power said, during an October 23 press conference in Phnom Penh. “It’s Cambodia that achieved, is on the verge, I should say, of achieving…
The National Election Committee (NEC) has announced the delisting of 111,889 names from the 2024 voter list. The updated list contains nearly 10 million names. The announcement was made as the NEC hosted a meeting with various stakeholders on October 21. In attendance were 64 individuals, including representatives from government ministries, 15 political parties, civil society organisations and NGOS, as well as journalists. “Voters can be removed from the list for various reasons, including change of address, death, duplicate names or legal disenfranchisement,” explained election committee member Yich Samethy. He presented updated figures for the Kingdom’s electoral roll. It now…
The 2024 SmartStart Unipreneur Learning Platform (ULP) Hackathon showcased the remarkable talent and innovative ideas of student entrepreneurs from across Cambodia. This year’s event, held in Siem Reap province from September 25-28, saw fierce competition among teams representing 16 universities. Each category reflected the creativity, social consciousness and technical skills of these young innovators, driving the country’s entrepreneurial spirit to new heights. The winners in five standout categories showcased a range of innovative solutions, addressing key issues such as sustainable tourism, mental health, small-business promotion, youth empowerment and organic agriculture. Team Junivers from CamTech University won “Overall Excellence”. The team…
The Covid-19 pandemic brought widespread economic disruption across the globe, and Cambodia was no exception. Known for its bustling garment factories and vibrant tourism industry, the country faced significant challenges during the pandemic. “The garment, tourism and construction sectors, in particular, were hit hardest, leading to unprecedented job losses and economic instability,” according to an Asian Development Bank (ADB) report in June 2020. However, as the world recovers from the pandemic, the country’s key industries have been slowly bouncing back, with garment manufacturing and tourism showing signs of recovery despite ongoing challenges. During the height of the pandemic, Cambodia faced…