Riverside after Midnight
The Riverside, located at the heart of Phnom Penh, is the nearest and most popular getaway where the city’s residents and expats can briefly escape their polluted, busy life and enjoy exercise and recreation in many forms.
50% magic, 50% comedy
Charles The French is a half French, half Thai magician and comedian rolled into one. He is a sensation on YouTube and is widely known for his silly videos about students, technology and relationship problems.
Coffee and health
Coffee – an elixir of life – discovered six centuries ago, has grown to be the champion of all brews in this century. Why is this so? Is coffee beneficial to health? Let us explore what science has got to say about this “brew of the century”.
Where a Cambodian legend beckons
Khmer people of Cambodia have thousands of folktales and legends, which have been orally passed on from one generation to another. Many of those stories are associated with mountains, especially their names and appearances.
When the dancers need a permit
As girls, they learned to become dancers and now – as young women and accomplished dancers – they’re waiting for the licence to further thrill.
Sanofi Cambodia shares LOVE to kids of COCONUT SCHOOL
French pharmaceutical company Sanofi has for decades helped discover, develop and distribute therapeutic solutions to patients in more than 100 countries.
Football fun for kids
In 2017, the Education and Health Ministries reportedly said that Cambodia is starting to experience the ‘double burden of malnutrition’ where obesity cases among children is progressively increasing over the years.
Samsung teases folding cellphone, S10 imminent
In case you’ve been living under a rock, Korean electronics behemoth Samsung has been teasing a series of handsets for a 2019 release. Most intriguing of all however is its futuristic ‘foldable’ cellphone which it first unveiled in November.
Apex Legends hits 25 million players
After little over a week since its release, Fortnite-like battle royale video game Apex Legends has hit an astonishing 25 million registered players.
52 WEEKENDS IN SINGAPORE
Ongoing and outgoing events: 28 Jan - 24 Feb: Light to Night Festival 2019: Traces & Echoes
1 Feb - 28 April: Raffles in Southeast Asia: Revisiting the Scholar and Statesman
22 - 24 Feb: The MICHELIN Guide Street Food Festival
28 Feb - 3 Mar: HSBC Women’s World Championship 2019
Riverside after Midnight
The Riverside, located at the heart of Phnom Penh, is the nearest and most popular getaway where the city’s residents and expats can briefly escape their polluted, busy life and enjoy exercise and recreation in many forms.
50% magic, 50% comedy
Charles The French is a half French, half Thai magician and comedian rolled into one. He is a sensation on YouTube and is widely known for his silly videos about students, technology and relationship problems.
Coffee and health
Coffee – an elixir of life – discovered six centuries ago, has grown to be the champion of all brews in this century. Why is this so? Is coffee beneficial to health? Let us explore what science has got to say about this “brew of the century”.
Where a Cambodian legend beckons
Khmer people of Cambodia have thousands of folktales and legends, which have been orally passed on from one generation to another. Many of those stories are associated with mountains, especially their names and appearances.
When the dancers need a permit
As girls, they learned to become dancers and now – as young women and accomplished dancers – they’re waiting for the licence to further thrill.
Sanofi Cambodia shares LOVE to kids of COCONUT SCHOOL
French pharmaceutical company Sanofi has for decades helped discover, develop and distribute therapeutic solutions to patients in more than 100 countries.
Football fun for kids
In 2017, the Education and Health Ministries reportedly said that Cambodia is starting to experience the ‘double burden of malnutrition’ where obesity cases among children is progressively increasing over the years.
Samsung teases folding cellphone, S10 imminent
In case you’ve been living under a rock, Korean electronics behemoth Samsung has been teasing a series of handsets for a 2019 release. Most intriguing of all however is its futuristic ‘foldable’ cellphone which it first unveiled in November.
Apex Legends hits 25 million players
After little over a week since its release, Fortnite-like battle royale video game Apex Legends has hit an astonishing 25 million registered players.
52 WEEKENDS IN SINGAPORE
Ongoing and outgoing events: 28 Jan - 24 Feb: Light to Night Festival 2019: Traces & Echoes
1 Feb - 28 April: Raffles in Southeast Asia: Revisiting the Scholar and Statesman
22 - 24 Feb: The MICHELIN Guide Street Food Festival
28 Feb - 3 Mar: HSBC Women’s World Championship 2019
National
Love’s red-blooded call for a cause
About 200 young people gathered to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the National Blood Transfusion Centre.
Border talks with Thailand smooth
Defence Minister says that talks with Thailand on the demarcation of border posts went on smoothly and with no disputes.
Former garment workers protest sackings
More than 100 former workers from the W&D factory demand their reinstatement.
Malaysian mom says detained son only sought work
The mother of a Malaysian detainee claims her son only came to Cambodia for work.
Tboung Khmum Imam says land grabbing is rampant
The Imam declares that some villagers are actively involved in land grabbing activities.
Pagoda chief sacked over politics
The Supreme Patriarchs of Cambodia decide to end the roles of former monk Hor Sokhon as chief of Chbar Ampov pagoda.
Drinking monks booted from pagoda
Four monks are defrocked and expelled from a pagoda in Kampong Speu province for drinking alcohol in their rooms.
Accused tycoon loses bail appeal
The Appeal Court turns down a plea by accused Oknha Ho Chamroeun to be freed on bail in a $80 million cheating case.
Group’s crime spree over
Phnom Penh Court charges seven youths – all allegedly experienced thieves – with stealing 15 motorbikes.
Border talks with Thailand smooth
Defence Minister General Tea Banh today said that talks with Thailand on the demarcation of border posts went on smoothly
National
Love’s red-blooded call for a cause
About 200 young people gathered to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the National Blood Transfusion Centre.
Border talks with Thailand smooth
Defence Minister says that talks with Thailand on the demarcation of border posts went on smoothly and with no disputes.
Former garment workers protest sackings
More than 100 former workers from the W&D factory demand their reinstatement.
Malaysian mom says detained son only sought work
The mother of a Malaysian detainee claims her son only came to Cambodia for work.
Tboung Khmum Imam says land grabbing is rampant
The Imam declares that some villagers are actively involved in land grabbing activities.
Pagoda chief sacked over politics
The Supreme Patriarchs of Cambodia decide to end the roles of former monk Hor Sokhon as chief of Chbar Ampov pagoda.
Drinking monks booted from pagoda
Four monks are defrocked and expelled from a pagoda in Kampong Speu province for drinking alcohol in their rooms.
Accused tycoon loses bail appeal
The Appeal Court turns down a plea by accused Oknha Ho Chamroeun to be freed on bail in a $80 million cheating case.
Group’s crime spree over
Phnom Penh Court charges seven youths – all allegedly experienced thieves – with stealing 15 motorbikes.
Border talks with Thailand smooth
Defence Minister General Tea Banh today said that talks with Thailand on the demarcation of border posts went on smoothly
Business
Direct flight with Indonesia a boon for relations: PM
PM says the launch of the first direct flight with Indonesia will spur growth in tourism.
Cambodia can achieve SDGs, but deep fiscal reform needed: ADB report
Cambodia can achieve its social protection agenda under the (SDGs).
China Jan trade data beats forecasts
China’s exports unexpectedly returned to growth in January after a shock decline the previous month.
Hackers use Apple tech to put apps on iPhones
Hackers hijack technology designed by Apple Inc to distribute apps on iPhones.
German economy escapes recession by a narrow margin
The German economy stalled in the final quarter of last year, escaping recession.
US and India hold meeting to calm trade tensions
US and Indian government officials pressed on with talks to resolve their differences.
Tibet sees more visitors in New Year holiday
About 511,700 visits are made by tourists to southwest China’s Tibet.
China’s big data sector to expand rapidly
China’s big data sector will maintain speedy growth in 2019, a recent report has said.
Pence praises Poland’s actions on Huawei
US Vice President praises Poland for “protecting the telecoms sector from China”.
EU adds Saudi Arabia to dirty-money blacklist, upsets UK, US
The EU adds Saudi Arabia, Panama and four US territories to a blacklist.
International
Taliban plans talks with US on Monday
Taliban negotiators to meet their US counterparts on Monday in Pakistan.
S. Australia concern over kids’ reading ability
Over half of six-year-old South Australian students fail the early reading check.
Thai party in princess’ polls bid faces ban
Thailand’s Court to consider a ban on a party that nominated princess for PM.
Dems try to stop US support for Saudis in Yemen conflict
The US to end its support for the Saudi Arabia-led coalition in the war in Yemen.
Sports
Cambodian MMA duo land Bangkok bout
A pair of fighters to represent the kingdom at ONE Championship: Clash of Legends.
Tiger Street Football FESTIVAL hits Kampong Cham
The 7th Tiger Street Football Festival barrels into Kampong Cham.
