Asia Cambodia Pchum Ben Festival or Festival for the Dead, the second biggest in the country, is ending today; people were able to celebrate in accordance to tradition, though with pandemic restrictions
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