Torn Chanritheara

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PHNOM PENH – Cambodia and Thailand have vowed to address cross-border issues, including online fraud, human trafficking, and haze pollution, as the Thai Prime Minister pays an official visit to Phnom Penh. Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra at the Peace Palace on April 23. Paetongtarn’s two-day visit run through April 24.

2 days ago | cambodianess.com | Torn Chanritheara

PHNOM PENH – UK Indo-Pacific Minister Catherine West MP began her official visit to Cambodia on April 22, as the two countries look to strengthen cooperation on climate action, sustainable development, and regional security, including tackling human trafficking and online fraud. During her visit, West is scheduled to hold meetings with Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and senior officials from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, as well as the Council for the Development of Cambodia.

3 days ago | cambodianess.com | Torn Chanritheara

PHNOM PENH – Chheang Sophearom earned a Master's in Economics and Management from the Czech University of Life Sciences. He chose Czech Republic, despite other scholarship options, for its high-quality European education, rich academic environment, financial aid, and travel opportunities. Now at the National Bank of Cambodia, he shared his experiences of studying abroad under a Czech government scholarship with Cambodianess.

1 week ago | cambodianess.com | Torn Chanritheara

SIEM REAP – With its majestic and spiritual design, yantra has been deeply rooted in Khmer culture for thousands of years, embedded with a powerful role that has evolved to include a protective talisman and to represent the arts. The sacred geometrical designs are used for protection, power, luck and spiritual guidance, often inscribed on the body as tattoos, cloth, amulets or temple walls. It was once connected with warriors and spiritual practitioners.

1 week ago | cambodianess.com | Torn Chanritheara

SIEM REAP – Prime Minister Hun Manet officially inaugurated the Angkor Sangkranta celebration in front of the iconic Angkor Wat, expressing hopes that the event would draw millions of tourists and provide a significant boost to local businesses. Angkor Sangkranta is the country’s largest cultural celebration, traditionally held during the Khmer New Year. This year marks Hun Manet’s first time presiding over the event since taking office in 2023.