Cambodian children revive traditions : 8/21/2008 From news.bbc.co.ukOne of the most beautiful shows of the Edinburgh Fringe features Cambodian classical and folk dances - many of which are being performed in the west for the first time. "Children of the Khmer" - funded by Cambodian Living Arts - is part of a project to restore the country's cultural heritage after it was almost destroyed by the Khmer Rouge.
Visit to Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar ''turning point,'' says envoy : 8/21/2008 From alwatan.com.kwThe upcoming visit by Advisor at the Amiri Diwan Ismael AlـShatti to Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar aims at activating agreements signed between Kuwait and each of the three countries, said Kuwaiti Ambassador to Thailand Hafeeth AlـAjmi on Wednesday. AlـAjmi, who is also his country''s nonـresident Ambassador to Cambodia and Laos, told Kuwait News
Tourism Development Projects Throughout Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia to be boosted : 8/21/2008 From etravelblackboardasia.comTourism development projects in 10 provinces throughout the economic development triangle of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia will be boosted. At a recent meeting in Phnom Penh, the respective tourism ministries of the three countries have agreed to conduct joint surveys on tourism development potential and foreign direct investment attraction capacities in the provinces of Ratanakiri, Mondolkiri and Stung Treng of Cambodia; Atopu, Sekong and Saravan of Laos; and Gia Lai, Kon Tum, Dac Lak and Dak Nong of Viet Nam.
Police Suspect Arson in Mosque Fire : 8/21/2008 From voanews.comPolice are investigating potential arson in a fire that destroyed scores of housing units inside a large mosque complex in Sihanoukville Monday night. The fire at Al Muhagirin mosque, in Prey Nup district, which also serves as a religious school to about 500 students, began around 10 pm Monday, Or Chrov commune police chief Bay Non said.
King Will Preside Over Assembly Swearing-In : 8/21/2008 From voanews.comKing Norodom Sihamoni will participate as scheduled in the swearing-in ceremony for the new government next month, despite a request from opposition for him to postpone it. "The king cannot walk outside of the law," Prince Sisowath Thomico, assistant to the king, told VOA Khmer Wednesday.
Cambodia says temple border with Thailand to be closed indefinitely : 8/21/2008 From earthtimes.orgAlthough talks with Thailand over disputed border territory achieved modest progress, the border crossing at the ancient Preah Vihear temple would remain closed indefinitely, Cambodian Foreign Minister Hor Namhong said Wednesday. Cambodia remained firm in its stance that Thailand had sent troops into Cambodian territory, he told a press conference at Phnom Penh International Airport upon his return from Thailand after talks there Tuesday.
Long Beach group aims to heal another heart : 8/21/2008 From presstelegram.comWhen David Kem of Long Beach volunteered to help organize a benefit for a Cambodian girl who had been brought to the United States for life-altering open-heart surgery, it was because it seemed the right thing to do. He certainly didn't expect anything in return. "I just heard about her story and followed it in the paper and thought, `Wouldn't it be great to help?"' Kem says.
Border to be closed : 8/21/2008 From bangkokpost.comAlthough talks with Thailand over disputed border territory achieved modest progress, the border crossing at the ancient Preah Vihear temple would remain closed indefinitely, Cambodian Foreign Minister Hor Namhong said Wednesday. Cambodia remained firm in its stance that Thailand had sent troops into Cambodian territory, he told a press conference at Phnom Penh International Airport upon his return from Thailand after talks there Tuesday.
Cambodian man picks wrong Buddhist monk for fight : 8/21/2008 From topnews.inA Cambodian man caught "loitering suspiciously" at a Buddhist pagoda picked the wrong monk to tangle with when a saffron-robed assailant came at him with a machete, local media reported Wednesday. Soy Narith, 22, was recovering from severe chop wounds to his leg and left side after Buddhist monk Em Eat, whose age was not supplied, allegedly set upon him Monday with a long knife, the Khmer-language Koh Santepheap newspaper said.
Cambodia, Thailand to discuss 2nd phase of troop redeployment at disputed border area : 8/21/2008 From english.people.com.cnCambodian and Thailand have agreed to arrange a second-phase troop redeployment at the disputed border area near the Preah Vihear Temple in the eponymous province of Cambodia, foreign minister Hor Namhong said here on Wednesday. Both sides will convene a meeting between Head of the Cambodian Temporary Coordinating Task Force
Cambodia's opposition has key role to play : 8/21/2008 From upiasiaonline.comThe ruling Cambodian People's Party won a landslide victory in the country’s general election on July 27, claiming 90 out of 123 seats in the National Assembly, the lower house in the bicameral parliamentary system – although final results will not be announced till September.
Attorney-General says extradition from Cambodia, Britain possible : 8/21/2008 From enews.mcot.netFugitive former Thai deputy interior minister Vatana Asavahame who jumped bail and is believed to be in hiding in Cambodia could be brought back to Thailand to serve a jail sentence, a senior official said Wednesday. Sirisak Tiyapan, executive director of the Office of the Attorney-General's international affairs department, said the extradition treaty between Thailand and neighbouring Cambodia came into force on May 6, 1998 so it is possible to request Cambodia to send Mr. Vatana back to Thailand and serve his jail sentence.
Singapore welcomes moves by Thailand, Cambodia to resolve temple dispute : 8/21/2008 From news.xinhuanet.comSingapore Wednesday welcomed the efforts of Thailand and Cambodia to hold talks on the Preah Vihear Temple issue. A spokesman for the Singapore Foreign Ministry said in a statement that resolving the disagreement in an amicable manner was in line with the spirit of ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) solidarity and good neighborliness.
Comic artist Chan Pisey thinks outside the box : 8/21/2008 From phnompenhpost.comAnd, although the government adopted a copyright law last year as part of its compliance with World Trade Organisation rules, comics, like CDs and DVDs, must compete with pirated copies on a largely unregulated black market. A small group of people, however, is tirelessly working to revive interest in comic art. Ing Phousera, also known as Sera, a Cambodian artist who has lived in France since 1975, recently instigated the publication of (Re)generations, Cambodia's first anthology of
Company aims pump at rural areas : 8/21/2008 From phnompenhpost.com"This is a pump that really could make a difference in the lives of rural people," said company coordinator Angelique Smit. IaW unveiled the new Kandal pump during a launch event at its factory in Toul Kok for a group of NGO workers, contractors and local residents, Smit said.
SEZ operators form group, gaining bargaining power : 8/21/2008 From phnompenhpost.com"I think SEZ development in Cambodia will go very smoothly," said Nang Sothy, who was chosen to lead the association after a meeting with the International Financial Corp. The IFC, which is a wing of the World Bank group, has pressed for the association to be formed, industry sources say.
Better regulation necessary for port system: officials say : 8/21/2008 From phnompenhpost.comAbout 22 ports dot Cambodia's rivers and seashores, with few rules governing competition, quality, logistics or safety. The state-owned Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville ports, meant to be key trade hubs, complain that they cannot compete against smaller private facilities that have few standards and frequently engage in what they say is price-dumping to attract business.
'Dragon' ready to roar : 8/21/2008 From phnompenhpost.comHe proceeds to slap, kick and punch his way through the next two hours of training, surrounded by - but largely ignoring - his fellow boxers in the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) club, the former home of national kickboxing legend Ei Phouthang. With only eight days to go before the Kingdom hosts its first world title kickboxing match, Cambodia's young contender is 100 percent focused on his form.
'Future leaders' heading to US : 8/21/2008 From phnompenhpost.comMao Pouthyroth, program coordinator of Youth Council of Cambodia (YCC), said that the televised Youth Leadership Challenges started in 2007 with the aim of creating "leaders of tomorrow" who can contribute to the Kingdom's development. "More than 300 young people compete with each other twice a year for the opportunity to travel on this exchange," Mao Pouthyroth added.
Japanese national charged for allegedly making kiddie porn : 8/21/2008 From phnompenhpost.comShunichi Nakagawa, 32, was arrested Sunday while photographing at least six Cambodian boys between the ages of 11 and 15 at O'Tres beach, said Chor Heng, Sihanoukville deputy police commissioner. Nakagawa was ordered detained Tuesday by the Sihanoukville Municipal Court after prosecutors filed child pornography charges, Chor Heng added.