Distilling a new direction for Cambodian rice wine
Rice wine seems to have been left behind as drinkers have begun to favour beer.
Category: Features
Wuhan screens nearly 10 million people in citywide COVID-19 tests
Leading to the discovery of 300 asymptomatic cases. No confirmed cases were found.
Germs can be ‘gems’ in disguise
Fortunately, there are far more good germs than bad germs in and on us – an estimated 85 percent of the microbiomes are now known to be good health-enhancing germs.
India, Cambodia work to keep trade afloat amid virus crisis
The Indian mission in Cambodia is actively working with the authorities of both countries to ensure trade does not get much impacted due to the coronavirus crisis.
Post-pandemic world needs more globalisation, not less
Even at a time when the coronavirus pandemic is sweeping the world, beef from New Zealand, red wine from Chile, and detergent from Germany remain just a click away to Chinese customers.
Blame game over Coronavirus is out of touch with reality
The US initial response to COVID-19 has been described as pathetic, to say the least.
Industrial accident amputee artist fights stigma through art
Discrimination is rife, with Cambodians seeing the disabled as street beggars or burden to their families
Praiseworthy leadership in tackling COVID-19 threat
China’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which took the country and world by surprise, is nothing short of extraordinary. This is largely due to the exemplary leadership of President Xi Jinping
Telegram’s protection opens gate to flood of porn
Telegram’s encryption key is effective to prevent data being read or secretly modified. However, it has also open the door for a host of illegal activities.
Malaysian Embassy’s gifts of hope amid COVID-19 despair
Nations around the world are pumping billions of dollars into the fight against COVID-19, including providing funds and supplies to some countries in need.
For Russians, humble dacha provides refuge from coronavirus
After years spent on submarines with Russia’s Northern Fleet, Ivan Chernyshyov is having no problem adjusting to life on coronavirus lockdown.
Can dogs detect COVID-19? Canines in training to sniff out virus
Can dogs detect COVID-19? A British charity believes so, and has begun training canines to sniff out the coronavirus following previous screening success with various illnesses.
Fewer meetings, more toilet lids at workplaces after lockdowns
Around the world countries are hitting their coronavirus peaks and starting to grapple with questions about when and how to reopen their economies.
Enhancing our immunity against COVID-19
Let me share with you how our immune function can be optimised to hopefully help us counter the coronavirus.
Masks are everywhere in Asia, but have they helped?
The use of masks in parts of Asia with relatively low numbers of infections and deaths, has led some to theorise mask-wearing is making the difference.
Covid-19 Invasion The Third World War!
It is a war between man and the smallest, most elusive and invisible enemy on earth — Covid-19 virus which has superior intelligence that surpasses human intelligence in many ways.
PETA Offers Tips on Caring for Cats and Dogs During COVID-19 Quarantines
Although experts from the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and elsewhere agree that cats and dogs are not at risk of getting COVID-19
Fake cures, risky rumours: virus misinformation hits home
From being duped into taking poisonous “cures”, to watching businesses crumble and avoiding life-saving medication, people are suffering devastating real-world impacts of a deluge of online virus misinformation.
From Kuwait to Cambodia on two wheels
The Kuwait Embassy in Phnom Penh opened its doors last week to welcome a fellow Kuwaiti, Abdul Mohsin T. Albaghli, who was on a unique mission to travel the world on two wheels.
New coronavirus: Who is particularly at risk and why?
Men, women and children are infected with the new coronavirus with equal frequency. But the consequences are very different.
Smile Shop founder reveals motivation behind start-up
Technology has created unprecedented markets for potential investors by changing daily consumer habits.
Free Mandarin lessons to open doors
A group of students assiduously writing Chinese characters into their workbooks and following instructions by their Chinese teacher, set the scene at the Global Charity Association.
Crafting bright futures through cultural collaboration
In 2012, Chinese national Yeemon Yan packed a camera and portable printer and traversed the length and breadth of Myanmar, learning about the people and their country.
Life of a pipa musician travelling the globe
Have you ever dreamed of travelling the world and sharing your passion for music with millions of people?
Living the college dream abroad
Mab admits quitting his job was not an easy decision to take. But he is convinced a higher education from one of China’s top universities will help him acquire better knowledge in the field of education.
Feeling at home during China study trip
Cambodia has an old saying that an acquaintance is greeted at the gate while a close friend is welcome into the house.
Reflecting on the China Dream
A study visit to China was one of my most valuable experiences in my life as I had the chance to know first-hand about most populous country in the world.
US pressure may push Abe to revise Constitution
US President Donald Trump’s criticism of security arrangements with Japan may push Prime Minister Shinto Abe to revise the country’s pacifist stand.
Singapore’s schoolchildren feeling stressed out
Long hours at school, hours of homework and being forced by parents to have private tuition are taking a toll on students in Singapore.
Global warming to cause heat stress and job hours loss
Workers in Europe had to adapt to high temperatures in recent days. But the impact of heat stress on people and the global economy by the year 2030 will be severe, according to the UN. The world’s poorest will be worst affected.
