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Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Dressing Cabinet with 2 Doors

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ទូ មុខ ២ និង ៣ មានក្នុងស្តុក ឈេី ធ្នង់ បេង និង នាងនួនលាយបេង

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Size: D :  74 cm
         W : 2.2 m
         H  : 2.1 m

Wood: Thnong or Beng





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Big Dressing Cabinet with 3 Doors

November 22, 2017 0

ទូ មុខ ២ និង ៣ មានក្នុងស្តុក ឈេី ធ្នង់ បេង និង នាងនួនលាយបេង

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Size: D :  74 cm
         W : 2.2 m
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Wood: Thnong



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Dressing Cabint with 4 Doors

November 22, 2017 0

ទូ មុខ ២ និង ៣ មានក្នុងស្តុក ឈេី ធ្នង់ បេង និង នាងនួនលាយបេង

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Size: D :  60 cm
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Sunday, November 19, 2017

Furniture Store In Phnom Penh

The Prince of Cambodia

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The Prince who didn’t want to be King



“I don’t want to be King. I want to consecrate my life to culture, to choreography, to film. The throne does not interest me, I have never wanted to be King … if I were asked, I would say no,” said then-Prince Norodom Sihamoni to journalist Denise Heywood, in the spring of 1995.
Fast forward to 2004 when Prince Sihamoni was chosen by the Royal Council of the Throne of Cambodia to succeed the King Norodom Sihanouk, who had abdicated on October 7, 2004.
One week later, the Prince who didn’t want to be King was crowned as King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia.
Today, the kingdom is celebrating the 13th anniversary of King Sihamoni’s coronation. Whereas the late King Sihanouk was deeply entrenched in the political struggle of Cambodia, King Sihamoni has always had his sights set on something else – arts and culture. The development of the arts is a particular area of interest for the King, who had spent most of his life outside of Cambodia. His childhood was spent in then-Czechoslovakia, where he studied classical music and dance at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. Shortly upon graduating in 1975, Prince Sihamoni briefly moved to North Korea to study filmmaking before returning to his war torn motherland in 1977 – only to be placed under house arrest until 1979. In 1982, Prince Sihamoni decided to move to Paris and become a ballet instructor, where he stayed for almost two decades. This is when his desire to stay out of politics first became truly apparent – he refused an appointment as Cambodia’s ambassador to France. But in 1993, he was appointed as Cambodia’s Ambassador to Unesco for his work and dedication to the preservation of Khmer arts and culture – whose masters had almost been completely wiped out after Year Zero, and then left to decay as the entire nation subsequently focused its energy on rebuilding the kingdom.

The King loves art and understands the importance of the preservation of Khmer culture as a part of Cambodian identity. To him, culture is the soul of a nation. However, as paramount as preserving tradition is, to him, moving forward is just as important. He was one of the first public figures who advocated for the modernisation of the traditional Khmer court dances – by pushing for more male involvement in this female-dominated art form, as well as the addition of more dynamic movement and non-traditional gestures in Apsara dances to convey freedom of movement.
While these pushes may not be seen as comparable to the hard-powered, political activism of his predecessor, others may argue that this is a soft-power approach to exacting change in society through discursive means. So 13 years after he was crowned King, the question that needs to be answered is – has Khmer arts flourished and evolved as its patron intended it to?

In Phnom Penh’s Russian market area, Teang Borin, or Din, as he is known among his peers, was getting ready for his exhibition. The object of Din’s paintings are apsara dancers, but not unlike King Sihamoni’s apsara dancers, these court dancers are not depicted in their “traditional” environ – no garish sunsets, neither was there any rice fields nor temples.
“I love Khmer art – but I wanted to attack it with a different approach,” said Din. “When I first started, everybody was doing the same thing that they have been doing for years – kitschy paintings of dancers, temples and what not – obviously aimed at tourists.”
Din’s paintings are set on a blank monochromatic canvas and these celestial nymphs seem to leap out of the background – their sampot sarabap gracefully “dissolves” into a collage of coloured cubes that blends into the canvas. What it is, is a blend
of the old and the new – a fitting metaphor for a country where modern edifices exist side-by-side with the old, as well as what King Sihamoni had said he longed for – a touch of modernity to art forms that has its roots in ancient history.


“Since I began doing my work in 2005, I could already see that there are a lot of emerging talents that experimented with
different mediums to explore the many facets and form of Khmer arts and culture,” he said. “But I still wish that more younger generation Cambodians are more aware of the importance of preserving our culture, as it is a part of our identity.”
The Executive Director of Cambodian Living Arts, Prim Phloeun, agrees that there is definitely room for improvement, but argues that things are beginning to move on the right track. “Younger generations are starting to become more aware of the need to preserve traditional art forms,” said Phloeun.
Indeed, quantum leaps are being made in the preservation front – in 2016, the chapey was declared by Unesco as a part of Cambodia’s intangible heritage, after having been rejected twice by the UN body. “It is really interesting to see these art forms have not only managed to survive, but it is actually thriving among artists who are taking these traditions forward with them,” said Phloeun. However, Phloeun also said that culture is never static and that it evolves to reflect the realities of life – no matter how unsightly the reality might be. “In many societies, contemporary forms of art are really just expressions of the societal context behind it,” he said. “Cambodian artists know that their King is an artist himself, so he has always played an inspirational role,” added Phloeun. “I’m sure all these artists want to have more access to him, and I’m sure His Majesty would love to do the same – but he is bound by his obligations as the King.”
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Handbook to boost contract farming

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Cambodian Farmer




The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries recently released a handbook on contract farming to promote agricultural leasing arrangements among farmers and buyers in the hope it will aid sustainable development of the sector.
Hean Vanhan, the director-general of the General Directorate of Agriculture, said introducing the new handbook to farmers and traders is important for the sector, as they could play a big role in promoting season-based agriculture and ensuring fair prices.
“Through this new publications, we want to raise awareness among farmers, agricultural communities and traders of the benefits of contract farming,” Mr Vanhan said.
“Contract farming benefits both farmers and traders. Farmers can plant crops according to the season with peace of mind because they know they will sell their products at prices that have been negotiated beforehand.
“For traders, on the other hand, contract farming guarantees a certain supply of the products they want.”
Song Saran, the CEO of Amru Rice Cambodia, said his company works with rice farmers in Preah Vihear province under contract farming models.
“After a positive experience working with rice farmers in Preah Vihear, our company is now ready to sign contracts with farmers for other crops,” Mr Saran said.
“We want to help farmers and we feel contract farming is a good option as it allows them to be planting and harvesting all year round.
“Contract farming models give farmers a guarantee that they will be able to sell their produce at reasonable prices,” Mr Saran added.
Nowy Amru rice is working with farmers who grow pepper, ginger and turmeric, according to Mr Saran.
About 800 agricultural communities across the nation operate under contract farming models, planting, among other crops, rice, pepper, cashew and cassava, according to Mr Vanhan.
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Best rice to be decided in national competition

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Best rice for Cambodia


The Cambodian Rice Federation (CRF) will host a competition on November 1 to determine the finest rice in Cambodia, with the winning brand representing the kingdom at the ninth edition of the World’s Best Rice Competition Program, which will take place a few days later in Macau.
The rice varieties that will be considered during the national contest are premium fragrant rice, fragrant rice and long grain white rice, according to a statement released yesterday by the CRF.
Cambodian rice variety Phka Rumduol, often called phka malis or Cambodia jasmine rice by millers and traders, won the competition from 2012 to 2014, but lost its crown in 2015 to a rice variety from California.
Last year, a Thai brand from Chiang Mai took home the coveted accolade at the eight edition of the event.
RCF vice-president Hun Lak said millers from across the country will submit their finest products for consideration in the national competition, with seven millers sending in varieties of Cambodia’s famous fragrant rice.
“We will test each one for external appearance and taste,” he said.
“All companies are required to submit their premium rice. We require that they send their most recently harvested, high-quality rice.
“No effort will be spared in choosing the best of the best to represent the kingdom at the international level,” he added.
Song Saran, the CEO of Amru Rice, a leading miller and exporter, said the competition is of the highest importance for rice-producing nations.
“It reflects the development of the rice farming sector of each country and it helps improve farming, seeding, equipment and exports,” Mr Saran said.
“This competition will help Cambodian rice attain international recognition,” he said.
From January to September 2017, Cambodia exported nearly 422,000 tonnes of milled rice, an increase of 16.7 percent compared with the same period last year, according to official figures.
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China partnership to strengthen rice sector

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China partnership




The government yesterday signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Chinese companies to bolster local rice production, build up storage infrastructure and increase exports.
An MoU on upgrading rice production was signed with the Export-Import Bank of China, which is also known as Exim Bank of China.
A second agreement – focusing on the technical aspects of increasing rice production, such as the development, maintenance and operation of sector-related infrastructure, was signed with CITIC Group Cooperation.
The agreements aim to solve structural challenges that limit the potential of the Cambodian rice sector, with an emphasis on sustainability, according to a statement released by the government.
The new partnership will result in the development of 15 warehouse and silos across 11 provinces. The envisioned warehouse and silo network will have the potential to process up to 19,500 tonnes of rice per day and store nearly one million tonnes.
The MoUs also specify the size of loans that will be taken to finance the project.
According to the official statement, farmers can use their own rice output as collateral to take out a loan.
As per the MoUs, the Chinese companies will provide technical assistance and guidance to help the kingdom boost its rice exports to the Chinese market.
Kao Thach, the CEO of Rural Development Bank, told Khmer Times the new agreements are part of a $300 million loan programme from China.
“It is a big project that the government has considered for a long time.
“The loans will help stabilise the price of the commodity across the country and reduce rice surpluses,” Mr Thach said.
Song Saran, Amru Rice’s CEO, told Khmer Times yesterday that the private sector was satisfied with the new agreements, adding that they will help reach the goal of exporting one million tonnes of rice.
“We support the use of government warehouses and silos to store and process rice for export. We will work with the Ministry of Economy and Finance to implement the project,” he said.
“We will still invest in our own warehouses and silos to help farmers that do not have access to rice milling facilities in their area.”
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Expressway work could start this year

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Expressway for Cambodia



Construction of an expressway linking Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville province could start this year if government negotiations with the Chinese company in charge of the project are successful, a government representative has announced.
Va Simsorya, a spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT), said the groundbreaking ceremony for the expressway is likely to happen by the end of this year, or in early 2018, adding that the government is now finishing the budget for the project and still has to conduct some negotiations with the Chinese company in charge of the project.
“We hope construction work will begin this year, if negotiations go well. If more time is needed for talks, I believe the project will start by the beginning of 2018,” Mr Simsorya said.
The 190-kilometre road will have four lanes and will be constructed on a build, operate and transfer basis by the China Communications Construction Company.
Construction of the expressway will take three years. The project will cost an estimated $1.9 billion, according to Mr Simsorya, who said the funds will come in the form of a loan from the Chinese government.
Liu Qitao, the president of the China Communications Construction Company, said his company has invested about $1.6 billion in 16 projects in Cambodia, building roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
During a meeting on the sidelines of the 2017 Asean summit, China’s Premier of the State Council Li Keqiang told Prime Minister Hun Sen that he will make sure the road gets done as it will boost economic development and enhance people’s livelihoods, according to a post Mr Hun Sen made on his Facebook page on Monday.
Recently, Mr Li confirmed his participation in the Mekong-Lanchang Summit – which Cambodia will host in 2018 – a meeting that marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Cambodia and China.
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Water tech giant eyes local market

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Water tech


Sok Chan / Khmer Times

Grundfos, a pump manufacturer based in Denmark that operates at a global scale, is exploring the Cambodian market for opportunities in wastewater treatment, looking to cooperate with the government to reduce non-revenue water, boost water management efficiency and introduce the latest technology into the country.
Aloysius Chan, water utility manager of Grundfos Singapore, told Khmer Times that his company seeks to break into the Cambodian market and establish itself as a pump solution provider, adding that many water plants in the kingdom could benefit from its technology.
Mr Chan said the Danish pump manufacturer will be focused on Cambodia as one of its key markets for future growth.
“I cannot give you the full details of the project as we are currently on the negotiation table with a number of stakeholders,” he said.
“But, we have done a lot of research and checked supply options in Cambodia, finally concluding that we can play a crucial role in increasing the efficiency of water usage, saving money and energy.
“We have a great project, that can help the kingdom save a lot of energy by using the right technology,” he added.
Grundfos specialises in energy-efficient pumps and smart pumping solutions for domestic and commercial buildings, factories and water plants, among other applications. Their solutions are typically based on renewable energy technologies.
The company recently launched a range of new intelligent products under its iSolutions portfolio, which boasts smart monitoring and adjustment functions to ensure the safe and economical operation of complex appliances.
Eric Lai, Grundfos’ business director of industry for the Asia-Pacific, said the company is ready to collaborate with the Cambodian government and the private sector to introduce the new iSolutions products to the local market.
“We are definitely open to work closely with the Cambodian government if there are opportunities.
“With pumps accounting for 10 percent of the world’s electricity consumption, the opportunity to leverage industry to integrate into pump manufacturing and reduce both financial and environmental costs is unprecedented,” Mr Lai said.
Um Sotha, a spokesman at the Ministry of Industry and Handicraft, told Khmer Times that the government welcomes Grundfos’ activities, adding that he hopes the company can help to bring the latest technology to improve wastewater management.
He said the government prioritises reducing the cost of water while increasing the availability of clean, quality water for daily consumption.
“We are mainly focusing on expanding the supply of clean, quality water to the people. For this, we are cooperating with a number of countries,” he said.
“Now we are working on reducing non-revenue water to keep production costs low, increase income and lower the price of water as much as possible.”
He also said the government is now exploring ways of upgrading the Niroth Water Treatment Plant in Phnom Penh, which opened in April, with the latest technology.
Mr Sotha noted some of the biggest challenges for Cambodia when it comes to water management included an old pipe system prone to leakages and insufficient water pressure in Mondulkiri, Rattanakiri, Stung Treng and Kampong Thom provinces during peak hours of water comsumption.
Grundfos’ Mr Lai said overcoming those challenges may require the government to take on new loans as current technology can be expensive.
Cham Prasidh, the Minister of Industry and Handicrafts, said in April that demand for clean water keeps increasing rapidly, reflecting the fast development of the country, especially in Phnom Penh, where the water authority connects about 14,000 new households every year.
“We keep investing to expand our water lines and build new water treatment plants,” he said.
“Water consumption demand will increase to 0.8 million cubic metres per day by 2025 and to one million cubic meters per day by 2030.


“By 2025, some 90 percent of Phnom Penh dwellers will receive clean water from the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority and the other 10 percent will have access to alternative clean water sources.”
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Garment buyers asked to bring in tech

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Garment


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Industry insiders believe productivity in Cambodian factories is too low. KT/Ven Rathavong

The government is calling on international buyers to increase investment in the garment and footwear sector and to introduce new technologies to help modernise the industry, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Commerce (MoC).
Speaking during a meeting on Tuesday with representatives from global clothing brands and unions, MoC’s secretary of state Ok Bung said the garment sector is burdened by low productivity brought about by outdated technology, which sinks the country into low positions within global value chains.
“I would like to request all buyers to participate in the investment and transfer of new technologies to the sector in order to help boost our exports,” Mr Bung said.
H&M, Next, C&A, Debenhams, Inditex, Kmart-Australia and Primark were some of the global companies represented at Tuesday’s meeting, as well as international union federation IndustriALL.
Frank Hoffer, the executive director of Action, Collaboration and Transformation (ACT), who spoke on behalf of participating global brands, said one of their priorities as buyers is to strengthen cooperation among all stakeholders in the garment and textile industry.
ACT is an initiative between international brands and retailers, manufacturers and trade unions to address the issue of living wages in the textile and garment supply chain.
Mr Hoffer especially asked for enhanced discussion with the government on the state of the industry.
He requested the MoC’s support to set up a workshop with buyers, unions, factory owners and government agencies to hear from all sides and collectively prepare a strategy to guide development in the sector.
“I would also like all stakeholders to aim for a healthy balance between minimum wage and productivity that would benefit workers, as well as buyers and factory owners,” Mr Hoffer said.
Ken Loo, the secretary-general of GMAC, said recently that garment exports will be expanding at a rate of five percent by the end of the year, adding that he expects similar growth in coming years if certain issues hindering the industry are addressed.
He said issues now hampering the sector include high production costs, low productivity and access to a limited number of markets.
“If we take care of these issues, the industry will continue to grow,” he said.
“When the minimum wage is raised to $170 in January, more factories will encounter difficulties if things don’t change. We hope there is a change in productivity, a reduction in the cost of doing business and new governmental policies to help investors,” he added.
According to the MoC’s figures, Cambodia’s total export volume reached $9 billion during the first nine months of the year. Eighty percent of that trade consisted of garments or footwear.
In 2016, Cambodia’s garment and footwear industry had 786 factories and a workforce of more than 700,000 people. The main export markets for Cambodian garments are the EU, the US, China, New Zealand and Japan.
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KAMPOT TRAVEL GUIDES

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KAMPOT



his province is located in the Southwest of the country, having an eighty kilometres coastal strip with the Gulf of Thailand. The provincial capital is named Kampot and sits near the base of the abundant green Elephant Mountains and the famous Bokor Hill Station. Compete to crowded Sihanoukville in the North of the province you may find quietness.

Kep Beach, Rabbit Island, Bokor Hill Station, and countryside tours are perhaps the most popular day tours out of Kampot with tour operators offering very competitively priced tours.

The Kampot area also offers several other attractions including pre-Angkorian ruins and caves, jungle trekking, bicycling tours, river cruises, island trips, fishing trips, isolated beaches, pepper plantations, bamboo train rides and some beautiful rural countryside.

Most visitors come here to have a look at the old French colonial architecture, which is one still in charming condition, to have a vantage point for visiting the near beaches or the small islands of Kep. Kampot province is also renowned for the quality of its fruits (durian, coconut, mango, etc.), its sea salt and of course the famous Kampot Pepper. The special fresh climate and soil type of Kampot as well as the experience from several generations of pepper farmers make this pepper unique and much sought-after by gourmets worlwide.

The small town of Kampot on the Tuk Chhou River is 5km inland from the sea. Fishing and farming are the main activities; durians and melons grow in abundance.

On the circle is the Prachummith Restaurant, which is close by is the Amar Restaurant. To the south near the river is the GPO and telecommunications building. At the north end of town, about 1.5 km away, lays the Central Market, with quite a lot of food stalls. All Kampot transportation is concentrated within the range of the market cycle, motors, taxis, trucks, and buses. The railway station lies further north, but isn't used anymore.

GEOGRAPHY

Kampot province is 4.873 square kilometres big. It's located in the Southwest of the country and is bordering to the North with Kampong Speu, in the East with Takeo, in the West with Sihanoukville and Koh Kong and to the South with the Gulf of Thailand. The East of the province consists of the typical plain area for Cambodia, covering rice fields and other agricultural plantations.

The Western part of the province shows up with the well known Bokor National Park, being a part of the grant Elephant Mountains, which is rich in lush forests and a huge range of wildlife. The two highest points in the province are the Bokor Hill Station with 1,027m altitude and further north another hilltop with 1,050m altitude. Some people consider the countryside similar to the sharp Vietnamese limestone rocks shooting up of flat plainsandnbsp; an impressive aspect.

POPULATION

The current population in this province is about 619,088 people or 4,31% of the country's total population (14,363,519 person in Cambodia, 2007, provincial government data), with 299,814 male and 319,274 female. The population density is therefore 127 people per square kilometre.

CLIMATE

The country has a tropical climate - warm and humid. In the monsoon season, abundant rain allows for the cultivation of a wide variety of crops. This year round tropical climate makes Cambodia ideal for developing tourism. Travellers need not to fear natural disasters such as erupting volcanoes or earthquakes, and the country is not directly affected by tropical storms.

Climate: Cambodia can be visited throughout the year. However, those plans to travel extensively by road should be avoided the last two months of the rainy season when some countryside roads may be impassable. The average temperature is about 27 degrees Celsius; the minimum temperature is about 16 degrees. December and January are the coolest months, whereas the hottest is April. Kampot itself is one of the cooler regions of the country, due to its situation next to the sea and high rainy mountains its cooler and fresher.

General information about the provincial climate:

- Cool season: November- March (20-26c)
- Hot season: March- May (29c -34c)
- Rainy season: May - October (22-30c, with humidity up to 90%.)
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