Manhunt underway after Phnom Penh 103kg-meth bust
The intended destination of the drug cargo remained unknown, leaving authorities grappling for leads until the suspects can be apprehended.
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The vanishing art of traditional Ph’av mat weaving
In Siem Reap’s historic Angkor Thom district, around 400 families in the three villages of Leang Dai commune still weave Ph’av palm into beautiful mats.
Mesh greenhouses an ‘agricultural revolution’ for Cambodia
53-year-old Chantha explains, "Transition to net housing for vegetable cultivation has significantly increased my income and lowered labour costs."
Cambodian art blossoming on palm tree trunks
From a seven-headed dragon to King Jayavarman VII, Sobin’s carved patterns attract the inquisitive gaze of passersby.
Plans to repatriate Thai, Lao prisoners underway
During his official visit, Hun Sen and his Lao counterpart agreed in principle to allow some Laos prisoners to volunteer for transfer home.
Rare plant in Cambodia fetches high prices from Thai, Chinese
The people who live in Taing Bompong village seem to be blessed as many of them can earn good income from these coral plants.
All-natural skincare cream rooted in Khmer tradition
One Cambodian woman is processing curcuma raktakanta root as a medicine for health and skin care in Sala Kanseng village of Siem Reap.
Kampong Speu jewellery maker rocking local industry
Unlike many of the Kingdom’s jewelry artisans, Soy Panha only uses stones dug from the soils of Cambodia to fashion his fine necklaces.
Ant farms turn from science project to new agri-business
Forest dwelling weaver ants are a common species in Cambodia, and often employed as a tasty addition to many traditional dishes like some sour soups, or prahok.
‘Moo-ve’ on over: Prey Veng artisan turns cow horns into works of art
In Cambodia, where cattle are raised in traditional methods, the horns have mostly been going to waste for years, until now.