AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGreen Living: Pursat environment official Un Chanreaksa is using social media to turn complex issues into practical tips on cutting plastic, saving water and protecting health. Cultural Exchange: Phnom Penh’s 18th Bon Odori Festival brought Japanese traditions to local audiences, with officials calling the annual celebration a bridge between the two communities. Angkor Heritage: After 14 years of restoration, West Mebon temple is set to open to visitors in November at a ceremony with King Norodom Sihamoni and French President Emmanuel Macron. Faith and Society: A new report questions whether favorable religious-freedom rankings capture the realities of Cambodia, including pressure on Buddhist institutions and the marginalization of minorities and Indigenous sacred places. Separately, commentary on Pchum Ben asks whether sharing gambling videos online can make the practice seem harmless. Conservation: A third captive-bred greater adjutant stork has been released in Stung Treng, while Angelina Jolie’s foundation continues forest and wildlife protection work in Samlout. Women in Agriculture: Siem Reap farmer Set Hach has been named an FAO Women Hero after helping grow a farming cooperative to 540 members.
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