In August 1970, a video featuring Kim Sithanary, a 19-year-old Cambodian student, captivated an international audience. Now, at 74 years old, her message continues to resonate, urging Cambodian children to prioritise education for the nation’s growth. The video, filmed for Thames TV’s “This Week”, hosted by Llew Gardner, recently went viral, showcasing her courage during a period of intense turmoil in Cambodia. The footage shows Sithanary and her classmates practising commando tactics, a vivid depiction of their readiness to defend their country. Speaking in fluent English, she declared her preparedness to confront the Viet Cong, a testament to her unwavering…
Author: Raksmey Hong
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, in collaboration with the National Productivity Centre of Cambodia (NPCC) and the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), has announced a training course on blockchain technology application in e-government. The event, being held from August 5-9 in Phnom Penh aims to explore the practical uses of blockchain technology in enhancing e-government systems, with a special highlight on the National Bank of Cambodia’s (NBC) pioneering blockchain initiatives. Ministry secretary of state and APO director for Cambodia Phork Sovanrith presided over the opening event. Twenty-four participants from Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka,…
In a step towards sustainable rural development, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Rural Development, launched the Village Development Projects (VDP) under the bilateral grant programme “Peace Village Rural Development”. The ceremony was attended by Oeun Thearith, director of the ministry’s community development department, Battambang provincial vice governor Pheng Sethi and KOICA Cambodia Office deputy country director Shin Yonghwa in Battambang province on July 31. The initiative aims to foster inclusive growth and enhance living conditions in the rural communities of northwest Cambodia. “Spanning from 2022 to 2026 and supported by a grant of…
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, alongside the APSARA National Authority (ANA), has released a statement addressing the recent controversy surrounding the relocation of residents from the Angkor archaeological site to Run Ta Ek. This comes in response to the recommendations made by the World Heritage Committee during its 46th session held in New Delhi, India. “The World Heritage Committee recommends that Cambodia, as a State Party, invite experts from the World Heritage Center, the International Council on Monuments and Sites [ICOMOS] and the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property [ICCROM] to…