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Roland Joffe book launch

Roland Joffe, the director of “The Killing Fields,” is back in Phnom Penh to promote his new book, “Phnom Penh Noir.” Mr Joffe will hold a book launch Friday at The FCC Phnom Penh. The Cambodia Daily has more.  

Posted November 30, 2012, in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Cafe Fresco now at Canadia Tower and airport

In recent weeks Cafe Fresco has opened two new locations, one on the first floor of Canadia Tower, and the second at the Phnom Penh International Airport. If you’re in the neighborhood, stop by.

Posted March 12, 2012, in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Little green peppercorn balls

Since receiving the Cambodian government’s coveted “geographical indication” label, Kampot peppercorn has exploded in popularity in Europe. Pepper man Nguon Lay explains the source of the success. “The location here is good,” he says [of Kampot province]. “It has clay … Continue reading →

Posted October 3, 2011, in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Old newspapers

Among the trove at Google are newspapers from the 1970s, including this edition of The Vancouver Sun from June 20, 1970, just about a month after Lon Nol had ousted Prince Norodom Sihanouk as Cambodia’s head of state. By that … Continue reading →

Posted September 19, 2011, in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Bread is Ready, Coffee is Done, is done

The recent closing of Bread is Ready, Coffee is Done comes as a curious casualty in Phnom Penh’s ongoing coffee shop explosion. The Boeung Keng Kang eatery opened about six months ago on Street 57 in a neighborhood filled with … Continue reading →

Posted September 19, 2011, in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Abrupt end to Cambodia Daily mosquito net campaign

The Cambodia Daily’s program to distribute mosquito nets to needy families recently came to an unexpected end. In a half-page notice in today’s paper, Bernie Krisher, the newspaper’s publisher, offers some details on the campaign’s demise. The immediate reason that … Continue reading →

Posted September 7, 2011, in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Royal Palace, Phnom Penh

The Royal Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Posted September 2, 2011, in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Shooting for new gear

Some staffers at the Phnom Penh Post are putting together a fund-raiser for Tracey Shelton, the former Post photography editor who was recently beaten and robbed of all her camera gear in Libya. Cantina and the OPCC are seeking donations … Continue reading →

Posted August 31, 2011, in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Vann Nath in coma

It is with great sadness that we pass along the following information. Dear Friends, I would like to share with you these very sad news about Vann Nath. He had a heart attack during Friday night in Phnom Penh. He … Continue reading →

Posted August 28, 2011, in Uncategorized | Leave a comment