Preah Vihear gets new water pumps
Access to clean water has been a real challenge for Cambodians living in some districts of provinces such as Preah Vihear.
Tag: UNESCO
Angkor race set for record turnout
Thousands of runners are set to descend on Siem Reap’s UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park.
Tuol Sleng records digitised
A meeting at Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum reviewed a project to preserve about 400,000 records from Pol Pot’s brutal regime.
Ministry signs MoU with Unesco to repair Bayon temple
Culture Ministry sign a MoU with Unesco to repair parts of the Bayon temple.
‘I think, therefore I am’
Eileen McCormick discovers the start-up Philosophy Café, and by chance meets Dr Taro Mochizuki, whose quest is to use philosophy to inculcate the idea of peace through coffee houses.
Unesco-recognition for Cambodian cities still faraway
Little progress so far to get three of its most scenic cities recognised by Unesco.
Angkor Empire Marathon signup promising
Over 2,000 runners sign up for the annual Angkor Khmer Empire Marathon.
Hun Sen promises to maintain peace along Kingdom’s borders
Prime Minister Hun Sen promises to maintain peace along the Kingdom’s borders.
Bolivia set for underwater museum
Bolivia is to construct an underwater museum at Lake Titicaca to show archaeological objects from the Tiwanaku culture.
UNESCO lists Korean mountain Buddhist temples as World Heritage sites
Seven ancient Korean mountain temples, which typify the way Buddhism in the country has merged with indigenous beliefs and styles, were listed as UNESCO.
Digital distribution for traditional music
A report shows digital platforms are a viable way for local singers to market content.
UN-backed education policy ready for government approval
Ministry of Education and Unesco will submit a National Policy on Lifelong Learning.
Bokator Unesco listing delayed
Unesco requests a delay before it announces the inclusion of Cambodia’s Bokator and Lakhon Khol dancing to its Heritage List.
Bokator Unesco Listing Delayed
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation has delayed its official listing of Cambodia’s Kun L’bokator to its World Heritage List, a senior official said.
Garment factory literacy program will go on
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport and UNESCO commit themselves to expanding literacy classes for Cambodian garment workers.
Trump strikes, turns G7 into G6
Just when it seemed that the G7 leaders had eked out a joint communique and avoided an open rift, Donald Trump, in a stunning Twitter turnaround, retracted his endorsement. It’s probably better that way. DW’s Michael Knigge tells why.
South Koreans eye Kampong Thom’s tourism market
South Korean investors show an interest in investing in Sambor Prei Kuk.
Siem Reap-Bagan air link deal delayed
A deal to establish the first direct flight connecting the Unesco-listed cities of Siem Reap in Cambodia and Bagan in Myanmar has been delayed due to discrepancies regarding a stopover in Bangkok.
Gender inequality remains in media sector: report
A study analysing gender equality in media employment is published.
A temple in the clouds
“Known today as Preah Vihear, the temple was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, who was believed to inhabit the heights.
