Author: Raksmey Hong
The Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC) 2024 ended on July 24, with Cambodian students earning a total of 120 medals across various competitions. Among the approximately 2,300 candidates, 119 were from Cambodia, representing 41 educational institutions from Phnom Penh and several provinces. “Their impressive haul includes 17 gold, 36 silver, and 67 bronze medals, along with 14 honourable mentions. This highlights their exceptional talent and dedication,” said Yem Sophorn, managing director of the Brainiac Factory, who led the Cambodian delegation to the comp0etition. SIMOC is a renowned annual competition that gathers young math enthusiasts from across the globe. Aiming…
In a small room at the National Polytechnic Institute of Cambodia (NPIC), a box-like robot bearing the Cambodian national flag and logo of the institute on its 3.2-inch screen showcases its remarkable capabilities. Created by a team of NPIC students, the robot can understand and respond in Khmer, a testament to the strides Cambodia is making in both artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. During a demonstration, a student greets the robot with “chhum reap sour” (hello), and the robot promptly replies with “hello”. When the student says “chhum reap lear” (goodbye), the robot responds with “learheoy” (bye). Upon hearing the…
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has announced the dates for the much-anticipated “National Lakhon Bassac Festival 2024” to promote and preserve traditional Khmer arts. “The three-day event, dedicated to celebrating and preserving the rich cultural heritage of Lakhon Bassac, will be held from October 25-27, at the Department of Performing Arts in Phnom Penh,” according to the ministry’s announcement. The festival will also be broadcast live on the ministry’s official Facebook page, ensuring that the celebration reaches a wider audience. According to the ministry, the event seeks to uphold and promote the values of Cambodian arts, culture, national…
A Chinese national who was deported to Cambodia after serving time in a Singaporean prison on money laundering charges – in the largest case in Singapore’s history – has been expelled from the Kingdom. Zhang Ruijin, who holds a Saint Kitts and Nevis passport, entered Cambodia on June 15, after serving several months in jail for forgery and money laundering convictions. He forfeited around $118 million in assets to the state. The Ministry of Interior’s General Department of Immigration (GDI) announced his July 16 departure via social media. “On July 16, after receiving information about a Chinese national who had…