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.
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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
Leptospirosis in dogs
Recently two dogs came to our clinic; one with very few symptoms, except relative lethargy (being a pug he did not run around and did not want to play as much), lack of appetite and slight signs of pale jaundice-colored gums.
THIS WEEK IN PHNOM PENH
Battambang youngsters BatBangers return to Phnom Penh this weekend for shows at Bona’s Pub and Oscar’s on the Corner; Geography of the Moon are back in town for shows at LF Social Club and Bona’s Pub.
The endless dance
The dancers move precisely, lively versions of the ancient Apsara figures (for what is dance but animated sculpture? What is sculpture but stone-frozen dance?) and the connection to the deep past is resonant, without a sense of distance.
Grace and Frankie
We celebrated Valentine’s Day yesterday. You may have received a rose or a tulip or a chocolate. If you haven’t, it’s alright. There’s a celebration for single women all over the world that takes away the pressure of the dreaded Heart’s Day.
The Last Mistress of the Royal Ballet
She is now the only mistress of the Royal Ballet who is still struggling to pass on her honed skills to the younger generation.
A True Metal Guru
Sad but true, passion for arts does not guarantee instant fame and wealth.
Village where ‘love the same’ is embraced
Tabitha Payne visits a village in Prey Veng Province which is home to aging trans couples.
Life behind bars
For those of us who like to spend time in bars, Phnom Penh provides a wide range of options. And then there are a few of real character that really stand out.
Mapping Memories Cambodia launched
The MMC project is the output of DMC’s Batch 15 and 16 to let its students use their creative talents in creating a campaign that will have a great impact to the Cambodian society.
Curtains Up For Comedy and Magic Shows
Fans of live comedy in Cambodia have a double dose of hilarity to enjoy over the coming fortnight.
Keep your pancreas happy and healthy
You need a healthy pancreas in order for food digestion to go on smoothly and also to regulate the body’s blood sugar levels through the insulin it produces.
The Accidental Entrepreneur
Kiwi expat and former journalist Dean Williams helped pioneer Siem Reap’s hip and happening scene by opening his now famous cocktail lounge.
Hartojo is…DJ on a mission
Anith Adilah Othman catches up with Daniel Weiss, touring Southeast Asia as DJ Hartojo.
PINE GAP: Of Satellites, Spies and Double Agents
If you have never heard of “Pine Gap” – both the series and the actual place – that’s okay, join the club.
52 Weekends in Singapore
There’s nothing better than being in a place where you can get both the rest you deserve and the chance to unleash that adventure-loving spirit you’ve been keeping in for so long.
Online ethics on recruitment
Like all of us, employers and HR professionals should know the limits.
What is Chinese New Year without a Lion Dance?
They have no high poles for them to dance on. There is not a large space for them to roll around. None of them speak even one Chinese word.
Adapting Japan’s green habits in Phnom Penh
Seven Japanese organisations, led by Mitsubishi Corporation Phnom Penh Representative Office, have started an initiative dubbed the Phnom Penh Clean City Challenge to raise awareness and involvement in environmental activities among Cambodians.
Still hope for the Virachey National Park
I recently published a story about how the dreaded “empty forest syndrome” seems to be creeping its way into Northeastern Cambodia’s Virachey National Park.
Organ transplantation: You can save a life
Organ transplantation has long been a controversial topic due to various ethical, religious, legal and social factors. Regardless, the fact remains that the procedure, when done correctly, can help save lives.
