GI recognition creates juicy market for Koh Trong island pomelos
The geographical indication tag has allowed the pomelos to gained wider recognition.
Cambodia
Cambodia students start ‘one dollar’ campaign to aid elephants
The campaign came about after the students saw the impact that food shortages were having on the elephants in Siem Reap.
Cambodia ministries, NGO teaming up for avian influenza research
If the samples analysed are positive for bird flu, the team will inform the public not to hunt or eat the birds to avoid transmission.
Cambodia marks 66th anniversary of UN ties
Prime Minister Hun Sen recalled how Cambodia has been actively involved with the UN in peacekeeping missions over the past 10 years.
Japan begins work on new Pursat water infrastructure
The project improves access to a safe and stable supply of water for the town, thereby improving the quality of life of the residents.
Angkor Wat ‘most famous temple in Asia’: US website
Indonesia’s Borobudur and Lebanon’s Baalbek ranked second and third, respectively.
ANA touches up Angkor park for return of foreign tourists
Angkor Archaeological Park has been unusually quiet during the pandemic, in stark contrast from a typical year.
Cambodia not affected by US arms embargo
PM Hun Sen underlined that the embargo was also a lesson for the next generation of Cambodian leaders.
‘Reserve cabinet’ set up with young leaders: Cambodia PM
The PM noted that the reserve cabinet are not expected to take office for the 2023 mandate nor will they do so together as a group.
Half of villages lack clean water access: Cambodia minister
About 50 per cent of villages across Cambodia still lack access to clean water due to factors like climate change and population growth.