Posts Tagged ‘ Khmer ’

Vietnam did not invade, but revived Cambodia: Hun Sen 

January 9, 2012
Vietnam did not invade, but revived Cambodia: Hun Sen 

  Genocidal Khmer Rouge regime was backed by the US in ‘shameful foreign policy episode’ The skulls of Khmer Rouge victims are displayed in a memorial to the genocide at the Killing Fields Museum outside of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Vietnam had saved his country in the 1970s, not invaded [...]

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An Giang to host 5th Khmer Festival 

December 4, 2011
An Giang to host 5th Khmer Festival 

  Bay Nui ox races are the highlight of the 5th Khmer Festival in An Giang Province The triennial cultural, sports and tourism festival of southern Khmer ethnic people will open tonight in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang. The five-day festival, to be held at the Xuan Bien Industrial Park, Tinh Bien District, [...]

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Khmer Rouge genocide trial opens in Cambodia 

November 21, 2011
Khmer Rouge genocide trial opens in Cambodia 

  A Cambodian looks at pictures of former Khmer Rouge leaders “Brother Number Two” Nuon Chea (L), ex-head of state Khieu Samphan (2nd L), ex-deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs Ieng Sary (2nd R) and ex-social affairs minister Ieng Thirith (R) during their trial in Phnom Penh on November 21, 2011 Three top [...]

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Down on the farm

January 9, 2010
Down on the farm

Tourists help farmers harvest rice during a Mekong Delta farm tour. Intrepid travelers across Vietnam are stepping out of their stuffy offices and fleeing the noisy, crowded city for a taste of life on the farm. Farm Tours in the Mekong Delta have taken off, with weary city dwellers opting to enjoy the quiet, space [...]

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SOCIAL IN BRIEF 29/12

December 29, 2009
SOCIAL IN BRIEF 29/12

HCM City urged to deal with traffic congestion; HCM City holds first ethnic minority congress; Head-on collision kills eight in Soc Trang Province; Khmer kids learn native tongue  HCM City urged to deal with traffic congestion Traffic jams are hindering the economic development of Ho Chi Minh City – the country’s largest economic hub, said Deputy [...]

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Cambodian exhibit opens

December 25, 2009
Cambodian exhibit opens

LookAtVietnam – Art from traditional Cambodian daily life were featured in an exhibition yesterday, December 24. Roots: Paintings are on display that are inspired by traditional Khmer culture.Entitled Art from Traditional Khmer Daily Life, the exhibition introduces a kind of unique traditional painting.The paintings reflect the traditional lives of the Khmer people which are inspired [...]

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Mekong Delta hosts annual Khmer culture fest

October 30, 2009
Mekong Delta hosts annual Khmer culture fest

LookAtVietnam – Ok Om Bok, the largest festival of the year of the Khmer people in the Mekong Delta, is taking place from October 26 to November 1. LookAtVietnam – Ok Om Bok, the largest festival of the year of the Khmer people in the Mekong Delta, is taking place from October 26 to November [...]

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Khmer people cheer Sene Dolta Festival

September 19, 2009
Khmer people cheer Sene Dolta Festival

LookAtVietnam – Nearly 1.3 million Khmer people in Mekong Delta localities are celebrating the Sene Dolta Festival, a Khmer holiday to express their gratitude to their ancestors. LookAtVietnam – Nearly 1.3 million Khmer people in Mekong Delta localities are celebrating the Sene Dolta Festival, a Khmer holiday to express their gratitude and appreciation to their [...]

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SOCIAL IN BRIEF 9/8

August 9, 2009
SOCIAL IN BRIEF 9/8

Storm Goni changes course, central coast on alert; Vietnam Airlines Airbus bursts tyres on landing; Japan helps Vietnam build primary schools; Crooks lock-up officials overnight in slaughterhouse; $200-mln resort owner asked not to hurt forest; Storm Goni changes course, central coast on alert  Storm Goni surprisingly regained its strength early on August 8 after weakening into [...]

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BUSINESS IN BRIEF 7/8

August 7, 2009
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 7/8

Vietnamese consumers keen on Thai products; Tea exports up on last year; Firms to seek business openings in US; More Khmer people to get access to power   The country exported 67,000 tonnes of tea in the first seven months of this year, earning 83 million USD, the Vietnam Tea Association said.The figures represent a year-on-year [...]

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Vietnam, Cuba foreign ministries to bolster ties

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Vietnam’s top diplomat has affirmed that the Foreign Ministry will closely cooperate with its Cuban counterpart to implement the agreements reached by the two...