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Remembering Cambodia’s genocide in a corner of Africa
Rwanda’s genocide memorial features a Cambodian ‘remembrance’ corner, a space for healing sorely lacking in Phnom Penh.
Cambodia’s program to relocate people living on Angkor site raises fears of possible rights abuses
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In the demolished village of Khvean on Cambodia's Angkor UNESCO World Heritage site, little remains except crumbled walls and discarded clothes.
Cambodia to dominate in attracting FDI this year
According to fDi Intelligence magazine, Cambodia leads amongst 10 emerging markets to attract Foreign Direct Investment in 2024.
Cambodia’s bicycle export down 43% in Q1
Cambodia's bicycle export fell 43 per cent year on year in the first quarter of 2024, said a General Department of Customs and Excise's report on Tuesday.
China’s Belt and Road leaves Cambodia city with 500 ‘ghost buildings’
Sihanoukville saddled with unfinished projects after exodus of Chinese developers.
Protected areas bear the brunt as forest loss continues across Cambodia
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In 2023, Cambodia lost forest cover the size of the city of Los Angeles, or 121,000 hectares (300,000 acres), according to new data published by the University of Maryland.
‘We found 700 different species’: astonishing array of wildlife discovered in Cambodia mangroves
Hairy-nosed otters and cats that catch fish are among the startling diversity of creatures making their home in threatened habitats.
Research links deforestation in Cambodia to stunting in kids, anemia in women
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An analysis of public health data in Cambodia has found increased rates of malnutrition among children born in areas where deforestation had recently occurred.
Cambodia’s seahorse statue spouting water likened to S’pore’s Merlion spouting water
Cambodia's latest tourist attraction has raised eyebrows among Singaporeans and tourists who have been to the sunny island set in the sea due to its uncanny resemblance to the iconic Merlion.
Stolen artifacts sold to US collectors will be repatriated to Cambodia, officials say
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The artifacts were smuggled and sold by Douglas Latchford.
Pros and cons of a visit to Phnom Penh: colonial buildings and Khmer relics, but crime and harrowing reminders of past
Visitors to Cambodia’s capital can enjoy attractive colonial architecture, Khmer empire history, views of the Mekong river, and some exotic snacks.
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi to push belt and road during visits to Indonesia, Cambodia and Papua New Guinea
Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to the three countries this week as Beijing steps up diplomacy with Southeast Asia amid US rivalry.
Remembering Cambodia’s genocide in a corner of Africa
Rwanda’s genocide memorial features a Cambodian ‘remembrance’ corner, a space for healing sorely lacking in Phnom Penh.
