Author: Raksmey Hong
In a move aimed at ensuring social order, public welfare and fair competition, the government has issued a new prakas to regulate the advertising of alcoholic products. The alcohol product advertising management working group will oversee the implementation of these regulations, which took effect on July 23. The new prakas, announced on July 31, outlines comprehensive procedures and rules for alcohol advertising, emphasising the need to protect national culture and minimise the economic impact associated with alcohol consumption. “The regulations apply to all alcoholic products containing more than 3 per cent ethanol by volume and cover all forms of advertising,…
Students from the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) clinched first prize in the 2024 Thnot d’Or (golden palm) Awards with their innovative breakfast cereal, Ambok Damnab. Eleven dynamic teams from ITC, the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP), the Kampong Speu Institute of Technology (KSIT), the Royal University of Agriculture (RUA), and the Saint Paul Institute (SPI) of Takeo competed for the coveted awards on July 27. Organised by the Kinal Foundation, the event celebrated innovation in plant-based products, focusing on enhancing value and health benefits for both domestic and international markets. The group of six students creatively combined…
An earthquake in Vietnam shook Ratanakkiri province on the morning of July 28. This is the first seismic event felt in the region since the volcanic eruption 700,000 years ago that formed Yeak Laom Lake, which is approximately 800m in diameter and up to 48m deep. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.1, struck near Kon Tum city in Vietnam at 11:35am local time, sending tremors across the region. Its impact left people in Cambodia visibly shaken, particularly in Banlung city’s Laban Siek commune and O’Yadav district’s Paknhai commune. Chhay Thi, chief of Pate commune in O’Yadav district, reported that…
A unique blend of ancient culture and modern technology has recently captured the imagination of international tourists visiting Cambodia. Inspired by the popular mobile game Temple Run, visitors are taking to social media to share their own real-life temple run experiences at the ancient temples of Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm. The new trend is boosting exposure of the Kingdom’s tourism industry, highlighting the country’s rich cultural heritage and offering a thrilling way to explore its historic sites. Temple Run, developed by Imangi Studios, is an endless runner game where players control an explorer who must evade demonic monkeys after…