Archive for the ‘Cambodia’ Category

Cambodia- Thailand Conflict – Preah Vihear belongs to the World

By Reinhard Hohler, eTN Chiang Mai | Oct 31, 2008 According to an article in today’s Phnom Penh Post, an official with the Council of Ministers said Tuesday the Cambodian National Committee, in partnership with Unesco, will post signs at Preah Vihear temple to create a protection zone around the World Heritage site.

October 31, 2008   Posted in: Cambodia

Thai-Cambodian conflict enters 2nd week

By Ker Munthit | Jul 24, 2008 PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) – Thailand accused Cambodia of eyeing even more of its land and leaflets appeared in the Cambodian capital calling for a boycott of Thai goods, as a military standoff over disputed border territory entered a second week Wednesday.

July 24, 2008   Posted in: Cambodia

Cambodia eyes lucrative European, Chinese tourist markets

PHNOM PENH, April (Xinhua) — Cambodia will seek to increase direct flights from China and European Union (EU) nations to boostits booming tourism industry, the Mekong Times newspaper reported Tuesday.

April 24, 2008   Posted in: Cambodia

Cambodia develops cultural heritage and eco-tourism

By Mohan Gunti | Mar 24, 2008 PHNOM PEHN, Cambodia (eTN) – In recent years, the government of Cambodia has given priority to the development of the country's tourism industry, focusing on cultural and eco-tourism in order to promote the advancement of national economy and rapid poverty alleviation.

March 24, 2008   Posted in: Cambodia

River Dolphins in Bid to Renew Northeast Cambodian Economy

The last 80 or so river dolphins in the Mekong River are at the heart of an ambitious development programme to tackle poverty and attract tens of thousands of visitors to two of the poorest provinces of Cambodia.

December 4, 2007   Posted in: Cambodia

PEPY JOINS FORCES WITH ASIAN UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN TO OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS TO CAMBODIAN STUDENTS

PEPY, a non-profit humanitarian aid organization and tour company working to improve education in Cambodia, has been chosen as the in-country partner to assist The Asian University for Women (AUW) to recruit students for full scholarships to their new international university in Chittagong, Bangladesh. PEPY will lead a national recruitment campaign in Cambodia to select [...]

October 9, 2007   Posted in: Cambodia

PEPY Joins Forces with Asian University for Women to Offer Scholarships to Cambodian Students

PEPY, a non-profit humanitarian aid organization and tour company working to improve education in Cambodia, has been chosen as the in-country partner to assist The Asian University for Women (AUW) to recruit students for full scholarships to their new international university in Chittagong, Bangladesh. PEPY will lead a national recruitment campaign in Cambodia to select [...]

October 4, 2007   Posted in: Cambodia

KIDS LEARN TO PRACTICE CONSERVATION IN RURAL CAMBODIA

PEPY, an adventure cycle tour and humanitarian aid organization, has partnered with Mlup Baitong, a well respected Cambodian NGO to launch an Eco-Club program at eight primary schools in the region of Kralanh, Siem Reap province. The innovative program gives rural students hands-on experience in environmental awareness and resource management.

September 19, 2007   Posted in: Cambodia

Tourism officials from Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam met in Cambodia

Sihanoukville last week to engineer ways to boost the development of tourism in the three countries' common coastal areas.

August 28, 2007   Posted in: Cambodia

THIRD ANNUAL CYCLING TRIP THROUGH CAMBODIA RAISES MONEY FOR EDUCATION

PEPY, an adventure cycle tour and humanitarian aid organization, announces its third annual bike ride through Cambodia this winter. For three weeks beginning December 23rd 2007, a team of volunteers will cycle through the rural Cambodian countryside, volunteering at schools, teaching English and environmental lessons, and meeting with NGOs to better understand local development projects.

August 10, 2007   Posted in: Cambodia