'Hot Off The Press'
Café Fresco Brings Coffee-house Culture to Central Market
On January 30th Café Fresco will celebrate the grand opening of its third location, on the square at Central Market.
http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0209/fresco-central-market.php
Keeping Focused
With a view to long-term growth, Cambodia-based online newspaper Ka-set recently launched an English version in addition to its Khmer and French editions.
http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0209/ka-set.php
The (alleged) Evolution of the Khmer Tuk-Tuk
A light-hearted look at the bumpy rise of the kong-by, Cambodia's own tourist chariot.
http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0209/tuk-tuks.php
Chow: Chow 8 Lunch Special
Sample the new scrumptious Asian lunch special from Chow, with wine. Only $8. See the menu.
The Quay: Happy Hour
Happy Hour at The Quay from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Enjoy half-priced juices and cocktails and $1 Tiger Draft beer. Rooftop open to the public.
Visaya Spa: Valentine's Day Special
Designed for couples, our special Valentine's Day package starts with a revitalizing Visaya body scrub followed by a one-hour Spiritual Body Massage. Then cap the experience with a luxurious, private aromatic bath for two. Your choice of calming essential oils. A Warm Smile and traditional greeting awaits you alongside a cool aromatic fresh-from-the garden herbal "Pandan" infusion. Two hours for only $140. Visit Visaya Spa. Or call Visaya Spa, 063 760 814.
Headlines From the Phnom Penh Post
Budding scientists embrace nature
New master's program at the Royal University of Phnom Penh is creating generation of conservation-savvy scientists keen to help protect the Kingdom's natural resources.
http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0209/ppp1.php
Living life through the camera lens
Photographer John McDermott ruminates on life so far and what lies ahead in 2009, which will see a new book of his best-known work and a much greater achievement - his first child
http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0209/ppp2.php
Siem Reap sausage maker reaps international acclaim for links
Siem Reap manufacturer Ly Tian Seng Sausage continues to produce the connoisseurs' sausage of choice, boosting its domestic trade during a successful showing at the third One Province One Product Exhibition at Mondial Center in Phnom Penh last December.
http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0209/ppp3.php
Calendar of Events
FCC Angkor
- Max Mellow on strings (acoustic music). Every Friday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
- Khmer Buffet, every Saturday, $15.
- Premiere League football Every Saturday & Sunday.
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