In a bid to promote sustainable agriculture and stabilise local rice prices, a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has urged Cambodian farmers to shift their focus toward cultivating local rice varieties. Ministry spokesman Khim Finan emphasised the financial advantages of homegrown rice strains such as the fragrant Sen Kra-Ob over imported varieties like OM rice from Vietnam. In a recent post on his official social media, Finan pointed out that while the price of OM rice, a Vietnamese variety popular among Cambodian farmers, typically ranges from 800 to 1,000 riel ($0.20-$0.25) per kilogramme in September,…
Author: Raksmey Hong
As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its various applications has drawn both excitement and concern. One such technology, “deepfakes”, is now creating waves globally, particularly in countries like South Korea, where it has become a tool for digital sex abuse. Though Cambodia has yet to face the same surge in deepfake-related crimes, the nation must stay vigilant in safeguarding its people from the growing dangers posed by this technology. Deepfakes, a portmanteau of “deep learning” and “fake”, involve AI-generated content that can manipulate videos, images, or audio to make it…
A new partnership between Cambodia, the EU and Germany is set to boost the sustainability, competitiveness and inclusiveness of the country’s cashew nut and pepper industries. The initiative aims to elevate local value addition, enhance national food safety systems and promote climate-resilient agriculture, ultimately creating decent jobs and sustainable growth in the sector. The project was launched today, September 5, by EU ambassador to Cambodia Igor Driesmans, Chargé d’Affaires and head of German development cooperation at the German embassy in Cambodia Jost Kadel and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dith Tina, and falls under the Cambodia Partnership for Sustainable…
The Kingdom’s tourism sector experienced a resurgence in July, with steady growth in international arrivals and strong domestic travel, marking a positive shift after years of instability. “Cambodia welcomed 575,733 international tourists in July 2024, a 25.9% increase on the previous year,” said the latest report from the Tourism Statistics Department. They claimed that the growth reflected both a recovering global tourism industry and Cambodia’s efforts to promote itself as a prime destination in Southeast Asia. The report highlighted a significant jump in international arrivals, particularly from neighbouring countries in Southeast Asia. “Visitors from Thailand, Vietnam, and China topped the…
In a landmark year for Indonesia-Cambodia relations, the upcoming Suosdey Indonesia exhibition promises to further solidify the already strong ties between the two nations. As Indonesia and Cambodia celebrate 65 years of diplomatic relations, the September 13-14 event at the Diamond Island Exhibition and Convention Center in Koh Pich, Phnom Penh, marks an important cultural and economic exchange. At a press conference held on August 30 at the Indonesian embassy in Phnom Penh, Indonesian ambassador to Cambodia Santo Darmosumarto highlighted the importance of the celebration in the broader context of the two countries’ longstanding relationship. “As you know, 2024 is…