Asia Cambodia Leading demining organization HALO Trust organized a march at iconic Angkor Wat to raise awareness about the threat of landmines; millions remain buried in the region, posing risks to lives and blocking development
Asia Cambodia Streamlined filmmaking guidelines have been introduced to boost the local film industry; the new regulations aim to simplify the process for filmmakers, reducing bureaucratic hurdles and promoting the country as a creative hub
Asia Cambodia For the approaching Prahok season, traditional fish paste, fishers are urged to release endangered species like the giant barb and giant stingray if caught; penalties for illegal trading as well as community-led releases show conservation in action
Asia Cambodia Artist Seyha's "Dream Odyssey" exhibition at Phnom Penh's Pi-Pet-Pi Gallery dives into the subconscious in 27 evocative paintings; surreal landscapes and Khmer symbols capture Cambodia's spiritual and cultural essence in a mystic exploration of identity
Asia Cambodia New Le Story bookstore in Phnom Penh aims to create a hub for readers and writers, with weekly events; it also supports Cambodian authors by providing printing services and spaces for book promotion, with a focus on promoting the culture of reading
Asia Cambodia The upcoming Samdech Thipadei Award for Khmer MMA Championships (Phnom Penh, 11-14 Oct) highlights the deep historical roots of Khmer martial arts, key to the nation's identity; the championships will feature traditional performances and MMA competitions
Asia Cambodia Environmental rangers in Mondulkiri province have received four drones and various types of patrol equipment from the Ministry of the Environment to improve the effectiveness of their land monitoring on over one million hectares of protected area
Asia Cambodia The Festival of the Sea 2024, the 11th, will be held this year in Kampot Province from 13 to 15 December with the theme 'Celebrating Coastal Heritage and Sustainability', it was announced by the Ministry of Tourism
Asia Cambodia After a whale was found dead in Thailand from suffocation by plastic waste, the director of Fisheries Conservation Department expressed concern that pollution could pose a threat to the country's rare marine species, althought no cases were reported yet
Asia Cambodia 'Bakong Tourists App' has been launched in Siam Reip to help promote international tourism influx by allowing electronic payments
Asia Cambodia The spokesperson for the Ministry of Rural Development stated that he had collected data on 455 indigenous communities; to date, only 43% of them have been officially recognised and the registration of community collective land has reached about 52%
Asia Cambodia A government report shows opportunities to increase the participation of women in the Royal Armed Forces of Cambodia and, subsequently, in UN peacekeeping operations
Asia Cambodia The Ministry of Environment's is developing regional nursery stations though a specific initiative that gained the support of the United Nations National Development Programme in Cambodia