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The Wires: The FCC Cambodia Monthly Newsletter
March 2007

'Hot Off The Press'

World-class Golf Comes to Cambodia

With the opening of the Angkor Golf Resort in Siem Reap, Nick Faldo brings world-class golf to Cambodia.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0307/angkor-golf-resort.php

Finding a Fortune

Along the narrow footpaths of Lady Penh's hill, sages and soothsayers still trade in the mysticism that gave rise to the capital some 600 years ago.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0307/soothsayers.php

"River, Street in Buddha's Land"

Christopher Bland's exhibit "River, Street in Buddha's Land" offers an intimate yet expansive look at modern-day life in Southeast Asia.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0307/christopher-bland.php

Faldo at the FCC

For a limited time only, the FCC and Angkor Golf Resort are offering you an exclusive sneak-preview package to the resort's 18-hole golf course designed by Nick Faldo. From April to September 2007, stay a night at the FCC and play 18 holes for just $145. (A 60% discount.) Email reservations@fcccambodia.com, or call +855 23 992 284.

Relax, Refresh, Rejuvenate

Beginning in April, spend the night at the FCC Angkor and enjoy any two spa treatments from Visaya Spa for just $145. For the ultimate in indulgence, enjoy both spa treatments yourself. Or bring along a friend and share the luxury.


Headlines From the Phnom Penh Post

Kickback claims stain the KRT

Rumors of political interference have dogged the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) since its inception. Now, recent allegations that Cambodian staffers must provide a portion of their wages to government officials have highlighted the difficulties of introducing international legal standards to a country widely considered to be systemically corrupt.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0307/ppp1.php

Election campaign matures

As the run-up to the April 1 commune elections intensifies, new political tactics have emerged, others have vanished, and the major parties are promising big gains and progressive platforms.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0307/ppp2.php

Writing a new chapter in technology

A group of leading information technology companies, called the Unicode Consortium, is standardizing Khmer script into a format that will allow Cambodians with no foreign language skills to utilize the world of computer technology.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0307/ppp3.php

Calendar of Events

FCC Phnom Penh

  • River, Street, Buddha's Land photographs by Christopher Bland at the FCC Phnom Penh through April 1, 2007. Opening night reception with the photographer March 7th.

FCC Angkor

  • Saturday Premier league football
  • Sunday night movies

 

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