Raffle Hotel Phnom Penh June 13, 2019 (as prepared for delivery) Excellency Pou Sothirak, Executive Director of Cambodia Institute for Peace and Cooperation (CICP). Excellency Sim Vireak, Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Department of State Deputy Assistant Secretary Mr. Walter Douglas Good morning everyone! It is my pleasure to join ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 15 June, 2019 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News, Speeches
Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Monday, June 10, 2019 (as prepared for delivery) Good Morning. I am happy to join the World’s Monument’s Fund 30th anniversary celebration. I would like to begin by thanking our distinguished guests for their presence here today: Her Excellency Dr. Phoeung Sackona, Minister of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 10 June, 2019 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News, Speeches
Deadline: July 28, 2019 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the recruitment of candidates for the academic year 2020-2021 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. This fellowship program brings accomplished mid-level professionals to the United States for a year of academic and professional work. Fellowships awarded under the Humphrey Fellowship ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 5 June, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News
Deadline: July 25, 2019 The Office of Defense Cooperation at the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia is pleased to invite young Cambodians to compete for appointment to the United States Service Academies (U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, and U.S. Coast Guard Academy in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 5 June, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News
The U.S. Embassy, Phnom Penh will hold an auction of generators, furniture, and other supplies for the general public. Location of the Sale U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh Warehouse, No. 1782, National Road 5, Sangkat Toul Sangke, Khann Russey Keo. (North of Japanese Bridge) Date and Time of Sale Friday, May 24, 2019 8:00 a.m. – ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 22 May, 2019 | Topics:
Business, News
Chief of Mission Residence Monday, April 29, 2019 (As prepared for delivery) Good evening everyone! Welcome to the U.S. Ambassador’s residence, and thank you for coming tonight to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Angkor Wildlife and Aquarium. My name is Michael Newbill and I am Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy. I may not get ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 30 April, 2019 | Topics:
Business, Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Cambodia
Application Deadline: May 21, 2019 The YSEALI Academic Fellowship is an intensive short term academic Institutes whose purpose is to provide groups of young leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States and a particular theme, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills. The Fellowship will focus on one of three themes: Civic Engagement, Environmental ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 24 April, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Op-Eds by Chargé d’affaires Michael Newbill I want to congratulate all students in Cambodia who have received offers of admission from one of the over 4,700 accredited institutions of higher learning in the United States. Graduates of U.S. universities have gone on to become leaders and innovators in many fields around the world, and you ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 23 April, 2019 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News, Speeches
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY Phnom Penh Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Funding Opportunity Title: YSEALI Regional Workshop on Citizen Journalism and Free Flow of Information Funding Opportunity Number: CB60019PAS004 Deadline for Applications: July 31, 2019 CFDA Number: 19.040 Total Amount Available: $200,000.00 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Affairs Section of the ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 19 April, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News
Press Statement Morgan Ortagus Department Spokesperson Washington, DC April 12, 2019 STATEMENT BY MORGAN ORTAGUS, SPOKESPERSON: Best Wishes for Khmer New Year On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to the people of Cambodia on the occasion of Khmer New Year. The people-to-people ties between Cambodia and the ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 13 April, 2019 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Cambodia
Phnom Penh Thursday, April 4, 2019 (As prepared for delivery) Thank you very much for coming tonight. I can see we have a great, interested audience, and a top notch panel ready for an evening of thoughtful, heady discussion. I want to thank first the American Chamber of Commerce. I also want to thank our ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 4 April, 2019 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News, Speeches
Deadline: July 15, 2019 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh is pleased to announce the 2020-2021 Fulbright Competition for graduate fellowships study in the United States, including a Master’s or Doctoral degree. Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis to qualified candidates under the auspices of the J. William Fulbright Foreign ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 1 April, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News
March 27, 2019 For Immediate Release U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Uighur Muslims Impacted by Human Rights Crisis in Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of China Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met yesterday with Mihrigul Tursun, a Uighur Muslim who survived horrific conditions and abuse in a Chinese ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 29 March, 2019 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, News
Media advisory For Immediate Release March 1, 2019 The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh and EducationUSA Cambodia will host the annual EducationUSA Fair 2019 on Monday, March 4, 2019 to highlight U.S. educational opportunities for Cambodian students. The Fair will provide a unique venue for Cambodians to connect with U.S. institutions of higher learning and to ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 1 March, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
By Chargé d’affaires Michael Newbill Last week, I had the honor and opportunity to visit a site excavation performed by the DPAA. DPAA is charged with one of America’s most important humanitarian missions – finding and returning the remains of U.S. soldiers killed in action overseas. Returning the remains of loved ones to their families ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 26 February, 2019 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News
Rosewood Hotel, 36th Floor, Salon II Friday, February 22, 2019; 2:00 p.m. (as prepared for delivery) Good morning and thank you for joining us today. I am thrilled to see so many of you here to learn more today’s topic – the Cape Town Convention, and, more specifically, its potential benefits to Cambodia’s growing aviation ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 22 February, 2019 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News, Speeches
National Olympic Stadium Thursday, February 21, 2019 (as prepared for delivery) Your Excellency Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education, Youth and Sports, Ambassador Tina Susan Redshaw and other distinguished guests, volunteers, presenters, and students, thank you so much for all of your work to organize this impressive festival. It is a huge pleasure to ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 22 February, 2019 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News, Speeches
For Immediate Release February 22, 2019 The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh is proud to sponsor the American music group Harpeth Rising in Cambodia. The February 21-27 tour is held in collaboration with the non-governmental organization Cambodian Living Arts (CLA). To kick off the tour, the Embassy invites members of the media to attend a press ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 22 February, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
Over 25 representatives from U.S. colleges and universities will be available to speak with Cambodian students about degree programs, admission requirements, and scholarship opportunities in the United States at the EducationUSA Fair in Phnom Penh. Other exhibitors at the fair will provide information about student visas, U.S. government exchange programs, and EducationUSA advising. The fair ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 20 February, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News
What is it? The YSEALI Professional Fellows Program is a professional development exchange program for the best and brightest community leaders from ASEAN, working in the fields of civic engagement, NGO management, economic empowerment, governance, legislative process, environmental and natural resources management. The YSEALI Professional Fellows Program provides participants a month-long fellowship at U.S.-based non-profit ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 12 February, 2019 | Topics:
Education, Events, News
U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh Statement For Immediate Release February 12, 2019 The United States notes the European Union’s decision to begin proceedings to suspend Cambodia’s preferential trade benefits under the Everything But Arms (EBA) scheme due to the serious setbacks to the protection of human rights and labor rights over the past 18 months. ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 12 February, 2019 | Topics:
News, Speeches
Submission Deadline: February 24, 2019 WHAT ASEAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FELLOWSHIP IS ALL ABOUT The ASEAN Science and Technology (S&T) Fellowship is the successor to the ASEAN-US Science and Technology Fellowship programme that was piloted and launched by the USAID ASEAN-U.S. Partnership for Good Governance, Equitable and Sustainable Development and Security (PROGRESS) program, in partnership ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 4 February, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News
Cambodiana Hotel, Phnom Penh Thursday, January 31, 2019 (as prepared for delivery) Good afternoon and welcome to the project launch for the Commercialization of Aquaculture for Sustainable Trade, or CAST! I would like to begin by giving special thanks to His Excellency Veng Sakhon, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, for joining us here today. ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 1 February, 2019 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News, Speeches
Deadline: March 31, 2019 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2019 Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program. This program will provide Cambodian teachers with unique opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills, and increase their knowledge of ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 28 January, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia Dr. Joseph H. Felter will visit Cambodia January 15-16, 2019. DASD Felter will meet with Ministry of National Defense Secretary of State General Neang Phat to discuss a shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region, and how a productive military-to-military relationship can help Cambodia ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 15 January, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release December 20, 2018 Chinese Actors Compromise Global Managed Service Providers Since at least 2014, Chinese cyber actors associated with the Chinese Ministry of State Security have hacked multiple U.S. and global managed service and cloud providers. These Chinese actors used this access to compromise ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 21 December, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
Raffles Hotel, Phnom Penh Wednesday, December 12, 2018 (as prepared for delivery) Welcome to the Closing Ceremony of U.S. Foods Week. Thank you all for being here. I would like to acknowledge HE Vath Chamroeun from the Ministry of Tourism for attending this evening. What is American cuisine? Hot dogs? Pizza? Buffalo wings? Tacos? Hoagies? ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 13 December, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News, Speeches
National Day of Mourning President George H. W. Bush Wednesday December 5, 2018 The U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday December 5th. As the nation mourns the loss of President George H. W. Bush, President Trump has taken official action to allow Federal Employees to join their fellow citizens in remembering ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 4 December, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh PAS Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-CB-600-19-PAS-0003 Deadline for Applications: Rolling Basis until September 1, 2019, see Section 4 for reviewing deadlines CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Total Amount Available: $20,000 Maximum for Each Award: $20,000 A.PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 28 November, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Cambodia Funding Opportunity Number: CB-600-19-PAS-0004 Deadline for Applications: December 31, 2018 Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Program) Total Funding: USD17, 000 Program Description: The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh, Public Affairs Section announces an open competition for American and Cambodian non-profit organizations, universities, community organizations, and individuals that are already doing ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 28 November, 2018 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events, News
AL’s Tacos, Phnom Penh Monday, November 26, 2018 (as prepared for delivery) Thanks for coming. Delighted to join in opening this brand new Al’s Taco shop, the first of a planned 10 shops in Phnom Penh by the end of 2019. The Taco is a quintessential American food, which means it is a mix of ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 27 November, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches
U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh Invitation for U.S. Citizens: Town Hall with our Regional Social Security Administration Representative November 29, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. The U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh is pleased to invite U.S. citizens to attend a town hall meeting with Regional Federal Benefits Officer Darrin Morgan, on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in Phnom ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 19 November, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Raintree, Phnom Penh Wednesday, November 14, 2018 (as prepared for delivery) Thank you for that very kind introduction, Kate. And it’s good to be working together again, Sovan. Thank you all for coming out tonight for what I hope will be an interesting – and very practical – discussion of the opportunities and challenges facing ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 15 November, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches
By Mike Pence November 9 at 6:19 PM Mike Pence is vice president of the United States. Last year in Vietnam, President Trump laid out the United States’ vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. This week, on the president’s behalf, I will lead a delegation to that region to discuss our progress on making this ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 15 November, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Vice President of the United States
National Museum, Phnom Penh Tuesday, November 6, 2018 (as prepared for delivery) Good afternoon colleagues from the media. Thank you for all for coming out today. I would like to begin by thanking our distinguished guests for their presence here today: H.E. Dr. Phoeurng Sackona, the Minister of Culture and Fine Arts; H.E. Kim Sedara, ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 7 November, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
David Bohigian Executive Vice President, OPIC Telephonic Briefing November 6, 2018 Moderator: Hi, good evening to everyone from the Asia Pacific Regional Media Hub in Manila. Thank you for joining us. And a thank you to David Bohigian for joining us so early from DC. David is the Executive Vice President of the U.S. Overseas ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 7 November, 2018 | Topics:
Business, Economic Affairs, News
Deadline: December 31, 2018 The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is pleased to announce the 2019 Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program (Borlaug Fellowship Program) for Cambodia. The Borlaug Fellowship Program promotes agricultural productivity, food security, and economic growth through collaborative research. The program offers training for agricultural research, leadership, and agricultural ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 6 November, 2018 | Topics:
Agriculture, Environment, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Science & Tech
| Tags: Agriculture, Borlaug Fellowship Program, Cambodia, Environment, USDA, USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program for Cambodia
16 Days campaign is also known as “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign.” It runs from November 25 (International Day Against Violence against Women) to December 10 (International Human Rights Day). International Day Against Violence against Women was first declared in 1981 to commemorate the violent assassination of the Mirabal sisters on November ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 6 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
Deadline for submission: December 31, 2018 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for the Summer 2019 Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) for Secondary School Educators (including teachers, administrators, teacher trainers, curriculum developers, textbook writers, ministry of education officials, and other related-field personals). ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 6 November, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Application Deadline: December 31, 2018 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce an open competition for the 2019-2020 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD Program) sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State. The 2018 Global UGRAD program will provide one-semester scholarships ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 2 November, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh Announcement Type: Grant Notice Funding Opportunity Number: CB600-19-PAS-001 Funding Opportunity Title: Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Large Grants Program Opportunity Category: Discretionary Funding Instrument Type: Grant Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 19.025 — Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Application Deadline: Project abstracts, see application guidelines below, shall be submitted by December 1, 2018. Only ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 1 November, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh Announcement Type: Grant Notice Funding Opportunity Number: CB600-19-PAS-002 Funding Opportunity Title: Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Opportunity Category Discretionary Funding Instrument Type: Grant Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 19.025 — Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Application Deadline: December 1, 2018 Total Funding: Ranging from $10,000 to $200,000 Anticipated Award ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 1 November, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: December 31, 2018 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for the Summer 2019 Study of the United States Institute (SUSIs) for Scholars. This opportunity is available to mid-career scholars or professionals who work in the field of U.S. studies (see Eligibility Criteria, below). ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 19 October, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
People around the world are spending more time online than ever before. As more people use the Internet for online shopping, banking, financial management, and socializing, they also expose themselves to increased cyber risks. Online threats and cyber-attacks are a threat to the national and economic security of every nation. Because cybersecurity is important to ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 15 October, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
The Department of State administers the annual Diversity Visa (DV) Program which provides immigrant visas to 50,000 qualified applicants from a select group of eligible countries each year. There is no fee to apply, but to qualify you must meet the following simple but strict requirements: You must have completed your high school education or ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 4 October, 2018 | Topics:
News, Visas
Application Deadline: December 31, 2018, 5:00 P.M. Applications being accepted from: SIEM REAP PROVINCE The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce a call for applications to the 2019 South East Asia Youth Leadership Program (SEAYLP) sponsored by the U.S. Embassy and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 28 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Rosewood Hotel, Phnom Penh Wednesday, September 26, 2018 (as prepared for delivery) Lok Chumteav Cham Nimul, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce, and other colleagues from the Royal Government of Cambodia; Lok Okhnas, Lok Chumteav Okhnas, and other distinguished leaders from the Cambodian business communities: Mr. Allen Tan, Chairman of the American Chamber ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 26 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
Raffles Hotel, Phnom Penh September 20, 2018 (as prepared for delivery) Good morning everyone! First, I want to welcome all of the participants who have come from other countries to attend this conference. And of course, I especially want to thank Ambassador Pou Sothirak for his leadership and vision in pulling this conference together. It ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 20 September, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News, Speeches
| Tags: Chargé D'Affaires Michael Newbill
Application Deadline: October 31, 2018 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the Community Solutions Program 2019 competition. The Community Solutions Program, a fully funded four-month fellowship, is an opportunity to improve your leadership and management skills through online coursework, face-to-face training, and hands-on experience. Community Solutions offers you a ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 19 September, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Events, News
| Tags: Education & Culture
Deadline for submission: September 26, 2018 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for the Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) for Scholars on U.S. National Security Policymaking – Winter 2019. SUSI for Scholars is an intensive post-graduate level academic program with an integrated study tour whose ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 31 August, 2018 | Topics:
Education, News
Application Deadline: October 31, 2018 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the FY 2019 competition for the Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Initiative. Applications close at 12:00 p.m. on October 31, 2018. Program Description The Fulbright U.S.–ASEAN Visiting Scholar Initiative is open to university faculty, foreign ministry and government officials, ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 22 August, 2018 | Topics:
Education, News
Asia Pacific Media Hub August 7, 2018 Moderator: Hi, good morning from the Asia Pacific Regional Media Hub in Manila. I’d like to thank our participants from around the region for joining us today. After a busy weekend at the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting and other multilateral events in Singapore, U.S. Ambassador Piper Campbell, Chargé d’Affaires ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 9 August, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Speeches
Event: National parliamentary elections on July 29 Location: Cambodia, countrywide Released date: July 24, 2018 This security message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing in, or traveling to, Cambodia that the upcoming national parliamentary elections on July 29 may spark political gatherings, demonstrations, or movements of security personnel. Although recent political gatherings in ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 24 July, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Events, News, Security & Emergency Messages
AmCham Cambodia, in coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh, will host a trade event focused on Cambodia’s rapidly evolving agriculture sector September 26-27, 2018. The objective is to help U.S. companies gain a deeper understanding of the sector, identify potential business opportunities and develop local contacts. This event provides an ideal opportunity for ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 23 July, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Registration Deadline: 11:59 PM, March 25, 2018 The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh will host an information session on the recruitment for the 2018-2020 English Access Microscholarship Program in Cambodia. The information session will be held at the American Center of the U.S. Embassy on March 29, 2018 from 15:00 ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 21 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Summer Term 2018: July 3 – August 28, 2018 Application Deadline: 11:59 PM, March 31, 2018 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh is pleased to announce the offering of American English E-Teacher Program to teachers and educators who are interested in participating in an online professional development course for 8-week, online ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 13 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Program dates: August 2018 Application Deadline: 5:00 PM, March 25, 2018 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh is pleased to announce the recruitment for a two-week Integrating Critical Thinking Skills Program which will take place in the United States in August 2018. The Critical Thinking Skills Exchange Program is intended for ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 13 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Phnom Penh February 1, 2018 Your Excellency Kem Sithan, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce; Mr. Robert Southwick, Director of International Franchise, Circle K; Mr. Norm Tong of the TH CVS Company; distinguished guests, ladies, and gentlemen. Thank you for inviting me to participate in this grand opening of Circle K in Cambodia. I am ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 1 February, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
More than 20 representatives from U.S. colleges and universities will be available to speak with Cambodian students about degree programs, admission requirements, and scholarship opportunities in the United States at the EducationUSA Fair in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Other exhibitors at the fair will provide information about student visas, U.S. government exchange programs, and ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 31 January, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
The U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh is pleased to inform you that business opportunities for the supply and delivery of a variety of commodities and/or services will routinely be announced on the Embassy’s website. Please check the Embassy’s website periodically for new procurement opportunities.
https://kh.usembassy.gov/embassy/phnom-penh/business-opportunities/ This site contains information on all current solicitations and downloadable ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 11 January, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
Released on December 12, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh is pleased to announce that the Cultural Heritage Center for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State has awarded $350,000 from the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation to World Monuments Fund (WMF) for Phase 5 of the ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 14 December, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
Funding Opportunity Agency: U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh Funding Opportunity Title: Next Level Cambodia Funding Opportunity Number: CB-600-18-PAS-0005 Deadline for Applications: December 31, 2017 Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Program) Total Funding: USD15,000 A. Program Description The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh, Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 30 November, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
Joint Op-Ed column to Mark World AIDS Day by Vladanka Andreeva, UNAIDS Country Director and William Heidt, United States Ambassador December 1, 2017 World AIDS Day on December 1 is a time to remember the lives lost, rejoice in the progress made, and recommit to ending AIDS. In Cambodia, there is much to celebrate. Just ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 30 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News
Released on November 22, 2017 The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for a $2 million, one-year grant to survey and clear unexploded ordnance in Eastern Cambodia for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year, with the possibility that the grant could be extended for a second year. Eligible partners would use ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 22 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Funding Opportunity Title: English Programs NOFO Funding Opportunity Number: CB600-18-PAS-002 Deadline for Applications: Rolling Basis until September 1, 2018, see Section 4 for reviewing deadlines CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Total Amount Available: $15,000 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh, Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 22 November, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
On November 16 2017, Cambodia’s Supreme Court is expected to rule on a motion to dissolve the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP). The Cambodian government has placed its security forces on alert in anticipation of potential demonstrations and protests in response to the decision. Expect a heightened security presence in Phnom Penh, especially around ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 15 November, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh Announcement Type: Grant Notice Funding Opportunity Number: CB600-18-PAS-004 Funding Opportunity Title: Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Opportunity Category: Discretionary Funding Instrument Type: Grant Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 19.025 — Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Application Deadline: January 5, 2018 Total Funding: Ranging from $10,000 to ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 15 November, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh Announcement Type: Grant Notice Funding Opportunity Number: CB600-18-PAS-003 Funding Opportunity Title: Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Large Grants Program Opportunity Category: Discretionary Funding Instrument Type: Grant Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 19.025 — Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Application Deadline: Project abstracts, see application guidelines below, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 15 November, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
By Ambassador William A. Heidt Did you know that, after the United States and China, Southeast Asia is now the world’s hottest tech market? Eight “unicorns” – startups valued at more than $1 billion –have emerged in the region, including Sea (Gaming, Singapore), GrabTaxi (Transportation, Malaysia), Tokopedia (Marketplace, Indonesia), and VNG (Gaming, Vietnam). The region ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 27 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches
Due to technical issues, the registration period for DV-2019 is being restarted, and all entries made prior to October 18, 2017, will need to be resubmitted for the entrant to be considered. We regret the inconvenience to Diversity Visa entrants. In order to ensure fairness and protect the integrity of the process for all those ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 16 October, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
Released on September 13, 2017 This security message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Cambodia that recent developments, including the arrest of a political figure, the expulsion of an American NGO and its foreign staff, and anti-American rhetoric by officials, may raise the overall tensions in the country. Although ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 13 September, 2017 | Topics:
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Released on September 13, 2017 As of September 13, the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia has discontinued issuing B1, B2, and B1/B2 visas for Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs employees, with the rank of Director General and above, and their families, with limited exceptions. Under Section 243(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, when ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 13 September, 2017 | Topics:
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The U.S. Embassy, Phnom Penh auctioning vehicles, office and household furniture, household appliances, equipment, computers, and other items for the general public. Location of the Sale U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh Warehouse, Highway 5, No. 1782 (North of Japanese bridge) Date and Time of Sale *Thursday, September 14, 2017, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Sale items ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 23 August, 2017 | Topics:
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Funding Opportunity Title: Public Affairs Section NOFO Funding Opportunity Number: CB600-17-PAS-003 Deadline for Applications: September 18, 2017 CFDA Number: 19.040 Total Amount Available: $15,000-$20,000 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh, Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit grant applications to carry out a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 18 August, 2017 | Topics:
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Call for Applications The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh is pleased to announce an open call for applications for Fulbright specialists to serve at Cambodian academic, governmental, cultural, or non-governmental organizations. Applications close at 05:00 p.m. on September 10, 2017. The Fulbright Specialist Program sends U.S. faculty and professionals to serve ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 16 August, 2017 | Topics:
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Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Funding Opportunity Title: YSEALI STEM Education Regional Workshop Funding Opportunity Number: CB600-17-PAS-001 Deadline for Applications: September 15, 2017 CFDA Number: 19.040 Total Amount Available: $150,000 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 11 August, 2017 | Topics:
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Released on August 7, 2017 More than 385,000 Cambodian, Vietnamese and Filipino women are expected to benefit from an $8-million Women’s Livelihoods Bond guaranteed by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The bond will provide the women with access to credit, market linkages, and affordable goods and services to help their companies grow. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 8 August, 2017 | Topics:
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The Cambodian team is going to San Francisco on August 7, 2017 for the Technovation Challenge! Congratulations to the Cambodian Identity Product team from Liger Learning Center who will compete with other teams around the world in the finals this August! Technovation Challenge is a global technology entrepreneurship competition for girls ages 10 to 18. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 8 August, 2017 | Topics:
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Felix Café, Phnom Penh July 28, 2017 On July 28, newly arrived Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Newbill opened an anti-snaring art exhibit at Felix Café. The exhibit, organized by the environmental non-governmental organization Wildlife Alliance, uses innovative art to highlight the devastating impact of snares on Cambodian biodiversity. Artist Dou Pathlimata, also known by ...
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By Yarat | 28 July, 2017 | Topics:
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Six outstanding young Cambodians are starting graduate studies in the United States as Fulbright Scholars, the premier exchange program of the State Department. “Fulbright is a life-changing experience for me and I am looking forward to acquiring new knowledge, assimilating into diverse cultures, and traveling throughout the states as much as possible,” said Sothidaneath Theam, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 28 July, 2017 | Topics:
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Program dates: October/November, 2017 Application Deadline: 12:00 PM | July 24, 2017 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh is pleased to announce the recruitment for a two-week Service Learning Exchange Program at Bowling Green State University, which will take place in October/November 2017. The Service Learning Exchange Program is intended for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 14 July, 2017 | Topics:
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The National Museum, Phnom Penh July 13, 2017 A new symphonic work by Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh and composer Him Sophy that will be performed in New York, Boston, and Australia was unveiled in Phnom Penh. “Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia” combines music, voice, movement, and visuals. At a press conference announcing the piece, U.S. ...
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By Yarat | 13 July, 2017 | Topics:
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Phnom Penh July 7, 2017 The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces awarded the Royal Order of Monisaraphon to three U.S. Navy officers who have been crucial to this partnership. Receiving the awards last Friday were Navy Commander Gary Brice, Navy Lt. Commander Jamal Dejli, and Navy Lt. Commander Catherine Berjohn. They were recognized for their work ...
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By Yarat | 7 July, 2017 | Topics:
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Phnom Penh June 29, 2017 U.S. Independence Day is on July 4, but the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh hosted its official celebration this week at the Intercontinental Hotel. Nearly 800 guests attended this year’s reception, including guest of honor Senior Minister in Charge of Special Projects H.E. Ly Thuch. The program began with the ...
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By Yarat | 29 June, 2017 | Topics:
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Released on June 1, 2017 This security message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Cambodia that the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh will be closed for routine Consular services on June 2. Both major political parties have announced plans for pre-election processions and rallies throughout the city. This will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 1 June, 2017 | Topics:
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Released on May 31, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh is pleased to invite U.S. citizens to attend a town hall meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia, Mr. William A. Heidt, on Tuesday, June 13th, 2017, in Siem Reap. The Ambassador and other Embassy officials will be present to answer your questions regarding ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 31 May, 2017 | Topics:
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Released on May 31, 2017 This security message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Cambodia that the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh anticipates political gatherings and demonstrations ahead of nationwide commune elections on June 4. The Embassy encourages U.S. citizens to avoid large crowds and immediately vacate any area ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 31 May, 2017 | Topics:
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Released on April 18, 2017 In February 2017, the U.S. Agency for International Development launched “Wonders of the Mekong,” a five-year, $5 million program to highlight the importance of the Mekong River and ensure it remains a viable resource for the people of Southeast Asia. The lead researcher on the project is Dr. Zeb Hogan, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 18 April, 2017 | Topics:
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Major Cineplex by Cellcard, Aeon Mall March 22, 2017 More than 350 people attended a free screening on March 22, 2017 sponsored by the U.S. Embassy of the award-winning documentary “A Plastic Ocean” to mark World Water Day. The film examined the harmful impact plastics have had on our oceans and looked at steps people ...
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By Yarat | 22 March, 2017 | Topics:
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Phnom Penh March 20, 2017 Ambassador Heidt and members of the The U.S. Ambassador’s Youth Council and the Young Eco Ambassadors joined biologist Zeb Hogan on a sunset cruise along the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers. “These rivers are crucial to Cambodia,” said Dr. Hogan, the host of the cable TV show “Monster Fish” that ...
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By Yarat | 20 March, 2017 | Topics:
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Released on March 15, 2047 The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is proud to announce its support for “Phka Sla Krom Angkar” – an innovative and creative dance project that promotes peace and reconciliation throughout Cambodia by the artistic depiction of gender-based violence under the Khmer Rouge. This project is managed by a consortium ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 15 March, 2017 | Topics:
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InterContinental Phnom Penh February 28, 2017 More than 1,400 young Cambodians attended the EducationUSA Fair in Phnom Penh on February 28, 2017 at the InterContinental Hotel to meet with recruitment advisors from 20 great U.S. colleges and universities. Ambassador Heidt and Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport Secretary of State H.E. Yuok Ngoy also stopped ...
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By Yarat | 28 February, 2017 | Topics:
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The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh is pleased to announce the 2017 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) competition. AEIF offers alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs the opportunity to propose innovative projects that address one of five global foreign policy themes. Alumni are invited to submit project ideas through the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 15 February, 2017 | Topics:
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February 3, 2017 The United States of America and the Kingdom of Cambodia celebrated 65 years of productive and mutually beneficial diplomatic relations in July 2015. The United States’ continued commitment to Cambodia and the region are exemplified by the participation of ASEAN leaders, including Prime Minister Hun Sen, at the February 2016 ASEAN summit ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 3 February, 2017 | Topics:
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January 24, 2017 Congratulations to team Green Lady, with members Hok Sovanvotey, Mak Sovannaret, and Bui Thi Minh Ngoc, and Eco Life Cambodia, with members Krech Srey Neang, Sokh Chivorn, and Sam Leakna, who were selected from Cambodia as winners in the 2017 YSEALI Seeds for the Future Grant competition! Green Lady, a project to ...
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By U.S. Mission Cambodia | 24 January, 2017 | Topics:
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The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh is pleased to announce the On-Demand TESOL Exchange Program, which will take place in Seattle, U.S.A., on March 16-26, 2017. One educator from Cambodia will be selected to participate in this program through a rigorous selection process. The U.S. Embassy will cover all costs, including ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 23 January, 2017 | Topics:
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Phnom Penh January 3, 2017 EducationUSA Fair 2017 will take place on February 28, 2017 at 3:00 – 7:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom of the Intercontinental Hotel in Phnom Penh. 21 representatives from U.S. colleges and universities will be available to speak with Cambodian students about degree programs, admission requirements, and scholarship opportunities in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 3 January, 2017 | Topics:
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U.S. Embassy, Phnom Penh December 14, 2016 U.S. Embassy welcomes friends of the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh, YSEALI members, young archeitects from the Vann Molyvann Project and special guest Mr. Molyvann’s daughter Delphine Vann to open the new model exhibit at the Embassy and to enjoy the holiday festivities. The U.S. Embassy’s new exhibit featuring ...
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By Yarat | 14 December, 2016 | Topics:
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U.S. Embassy, Phnom Penh November 28, 2016 The Natyarasa Dance Company – Cambodia’s first all-gay all-male dance troupe – performed interpretations of classical Khmer dance at the U.S. Embassy on Monday. Natyarasa was founded by Cambodian-American dancer Prumsodun Ok. “I want to serve the arts and elevate the cultural awareness of the Khmer culture,” said ...
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By Yarat | 28 November, 2016 | Topics:
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Himawari Hotel, Phnom Penh November 22, 2016 Ambassador Heidt helped kick off the workshop “Powering Cambodia” on Tuesday, which examined how Cambodia could address its energy challenges through improved grid efficiency and renewable energy options. The event was hosted by GE, an American company with a long history of innovation in the health care, energy, ...
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By Yarat | 22 November, 2016 | Topics:
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Released on November 17, 2016 The 2016 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, which was released this week, finds that the number of international students at U.S. colleges and universities surpassed one million for the first time during the 2015-16 academic year—an increase of seven percent from the previous year to a new high ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 17 November, 2016 | Topics:
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U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh November 9, 2016 On the morning of November 9th the Embassy watched as Donald Trump was elected President of the United States with well over 100 guests from the Cambodian government, private and NGO sector aswell as academia. Several media outlets covered the event. The atrium of the Embassy was packed ...
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By Yarat | 9 November, 2016 | Topics:
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Kompot November 3, 2016 The second annual Kampot Writers and Readers Festival kicked off on Thursday night, launching five-days of events that include poetry slams, literary workshops, book readings, and musical performances. The U.S. Embassy is one of the main sponsors, supporting the participation of several U.S. authors and artists. Ambassador Heidt spoke at the ...
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By Yarat | 3 November, 2016 | Topics:
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Released on October 31, 2016 U.S. and Royal Cambodian Navy (RCN) service members kicked off the seventh-annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise in Cambodia with an opening ceremony at Ream Navy Base on October 31. Held consecutively since 2010, CARAT Cambodia is a bilateral training exercise to increase cooperation and enhance maritime security ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 31 October, 2016 | Topics:
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U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh October 30, 2016 More than 250 young Cambodians who received a “Grade A” on the 2016 National High School Exam visited the Embassy on Sunday for a special event to promote study in the United States. The students attended the first-ever EducationUSA Grade A Student Fair, hosted by the EducationUSA Cambodia ...
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By Yarat | 30 October, 2016 | Topics:
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Phnom Penh October 27, 2016 Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel gave remarks and took questions from an audience of 350 students and young professionals. Assistant Secretary Russel spoke about the strengths of the U.S.-Cambodia relationship and offered advice on leadership. Mr. Russel also spoke about the power of ...
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By Yarat | 27 October, 2016 | Topics:
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Phnom Penh & Siem Reap October 26, 2016 U.S. Ambassador Nina Hachigian of the U.S. Mission to Asean (USASEAN) visited Phnom Penh, delivering a policy speech on the U.S. relationship with Asia, meeting with political and business leaders, and hosting a discussion with alumni from YSEALI programs. Ambassador Hachigian spoke about the “U.S. Rebalance to ...
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By Yarat | 26 October, 2016 | Topics:
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Koh Pich Convention Center, Phnom Penh October 21, 2016 Cambodian consumers may soon be seeing more U.S. food on the shelves, including whole frozen turkeys, juicy pears, and award-winning California wines. These items and much more were on display at the USA pavilion October 21, 2016 at CAMFOOD ’16, Cambodia’s annual international food and drinks ...
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By Yarat | 21 October, 2016 | Topics:
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Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel October 19, 2016 The Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) kicked off a two-day regional working group meeting in Phnom Penh on Wednesday morning to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in the areas of environment, health, education, and infrastructure development. LMI is a multi-national partnership between the United States and Cambodia, Burma, Laos, ...
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By Yarat | 19 October, 2016 | Topics:
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Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra October 18, 2016 Better Factories Cambodia celebrated its 15th anniversary today in a special event attended by Ambassador Heidt, Commerce Minister H.E. Pan Sorasak, Labor Minister H.E. Ith Sam Heng, and other dignitaries and special guests. BFC is a program of the International Labour Organization that supports Cambodia’s garment industry through ...
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By Yarat | 18 October, 2016 | Topics:
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Released on October 13, 2016 The U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section will host two informational sessions open to the public regarding the diversity visa program. These sessions will be held on October 21, 2016, from 15:00 to 17:00 and on November 4, 2016, from 15:00 to 17:00 at the U.S. Embassy. If you are interested in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 13 October, 2016 | Topics:
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Kampong Speu October 12, 2016 Deputy Chief of Mission Julie Chung traveled to Kampong Speu on October 12, 2016 to visit development projects that are making a big difference for the people of the province. In Tuol Ampel, Julie inaugurated a new two-story school constructed with the help of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ...
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By Yarat | 12 October, 2016 | Topics:
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Angkor Borei, Takeo September 26, 2016 Ambassador Heidt traveled to Takeo province to announce officially a 2016 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation grant of $121,745 to the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts. This latest grant will help the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts to document 24 important monuments from the 6th and 7th ...
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By Yarat | 26 September, 2016 | Topics:
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Released on September 24, 2016 Fifty members of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) – U.S. President Barack Obama’s signature program for youth networking and leadership development in the region – recently completed “TechCamp H2.0: Supporting Healthy Waterways in the Lower Mekong,” a two-day workshop where participants learned how to harness technology to develop ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 24 September, 2016 | Topics:
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U.S. Embassy, Phnom Penh September 20, 2016 The U.S. Embassy hosted a press roundtable on the expansion of the U.S. General System of Preferences (GSP). The GSP expansion – which went into effect July 1 – means that Cambodia can now export travel goods such as luggage, handbags, and wallets, duty free to the United ...
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By Yarat | 20 September, 2016 | Topics:
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Himawari Hotel, Phnom Penh September 16, 2016 Ambassador Heidt swore in the 10th group of Peace Corps Cambodia volunteers today in a special ceremony at the HIMAWARI HOTEL APARTMENTS in Phnom Penh. A new class of 69 volunteers just finished their training and will be working in Cambodia’s provinces for two years. The volunteers live ...
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By Yarat | 16 September, 2016 | Topics:
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Phnom Penh October 7, 2016 More U.S. companies are choosing to invest in Cambodia. For example, Starbucks just opened its third location in the country – the company’s flagship store on Street 57 in Phnom Penh’s BKK1 neighborhood. Chargé d’affaires (CDA) Julie Chung joined Minister of Commerce H.E. Pan Sorasak and other special guests for ...
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By Yarat | 7 September, 2016 | Topics:
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(This article by Dr. Alison Kyra Carter first appeared in the Khmer Times on July 7, 2016. It is reprinted with the permission of the author.) When you picture Angkor Wat, you might think of the imposing and elegant temple surrounded by a thick forest of trees. However, archaeologists now know that when Angkor Wat ...
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By U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh | 6 September, 2016 | Topics:
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Svay Rieng & Prey Veng August 23, 2016 Ambassador Heidt made an official trip to Svay Rieng and Prey Veng this week to see what has changed since he last visited as a U.S. Embassy Economic Officer more than 16 years ago. The Ambassador visited the bustling border at Bavet and met with Svay Rieng ...
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By Yarat | 23 August, 2016 | Topics:
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U.S. Embassy, Phnom Penh August 10, 2016 Cambodian musician Bosba Panh visited U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh to share her unique gift of blending Khmer music and American jazz with Ambassador Heidt, his wife Sotie, DCM Julie Chung and many others from the Embassy family. Bosba – who is also a student at the prestigious New ...
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By Yarat | 10 August, 2016 | Topics:
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Kampot, Cambodia June 20, 2016 Ambassador Heidt’s remarks focused on the life-saving benefits of engaging in disaster preparation exercises as a united international community. Pacific Angel is a joint and combined humanitarian assistance mission conducted in various countries throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region with the active participation and leadership of the U.S. Air Force. Pacific Angel ...
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By Yarat | 20 June, 2016 | Topics:
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Phnom Penh June 14, 2016 A dedication ceremony for the National Blood Tranfusion Center (NBTC) was held on June 14, 2016 coinciding with the World Blood Donor Day. Among the distinguished guests were Ambassador William Heidt; Minister of Health H.E. Mam Bunheng; U.S. Army Brigadier General Jeffrey Milhorn; H.E. Hun Many, President of Union of ...
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By Yarat | 14 June, 2016 | Topics:
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Cambodian Children’s Fund, Phnom Penh June 12, 2016 Mrs. Sotie Heidt, wife of U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia William Heidt, made a special visit to Cambodian Children’s Fund to speak with students about “The Meaning of Success”. Mrs. Heidt recounted her experiences growing up in the U.S. as a Cambodian American and urged the young men ...
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By Yarat | 12 June, 2016 | Topics:
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Phnom Penh & Siem Reap June 8-10, 2016 During her June 8-10 visit, the senior economic official at the U.S. Department of State, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Catherine Novelli joined Ambassador William Heidt and senior Cambodian government officials for a helicopter tour of Prey Lang Forest, organized by ...
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By Yarat | 8 June, 2016 | Topics:
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Phnom Penh March 28, 2016 In the morning of March 28, a ceremony was held at the Council of Ministers to celebrate the homecoming of a 10th century statue of the Torso of Rama from Prasat Chen, Koh Ker, which had been in the collection of the Denver Art Museum for 30 years. The Torso ...
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By Yarat | 28 May, 2016 | Topics:
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Preah Vihear May 24, 2016 The Ambassador and his wife Sotie visited the spectacular temples of Preah Vihear and Koh Ker on May 24. These temples are being preserved and protected by the Cambodian government thanks to the contributions of people like Dr. Kim Sedara, an alumnus of The Fulbright Program and Chairman of the ...
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By Yarat | 24 May, 2016 | Topics:
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Koh Ker Temple, Preah Vihear May 24, 2016 On May 24, 2016, Ambassador and Mrs. Heidt visits Koh Ker, a remote temple location, about 2.5 hours from Siem Reap. More than 50 temples are currently open to visitors at the site, including the pyramid-shaped Prasat Thom and Prasat Chen. Earlier this year, The Torso of ...
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By Yarat | 24 May, 2016 | Topics:
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U.S. Embassy, Phnom Penh May 20, 2016 Young Cambodian Women in YSEALI were invited to U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh for a special panel discussion with the U.S. NGO WAKE: Women’s Alliance for Knowledge Exchange entitled, The Women’s Leadership Breakfast: “Personal Branding for Women Leaders”. Members of WAKE – made up of accomplished businesswomen and executives ...
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By Yarat | 20 May, 2016 | Topics:
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Phnom Penh May 19, 2016 A growing number of U.S. companies are choosing to invest in Cambodia, including internationally-recognized brands like Starbucks, Domino’s Pizza, and Burger King. Now, the world-famous hot light of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is in Phnom Penh! Ambassador William Heidt gave remarks at the official grand opening of Krispy Kreme on May ...
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By Yarat | 19 May, 2016 | Topics:
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Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh May 8, 2016 The United States Air Force Band String Quartet held a special concert on May 8, 2016 for His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni, Her Majesty Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, and other invited guests to commemorate a performance that took place on May 9, 1956 in Phnom Penh ...
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By Yarat | 8 May, 2016 | Topics:
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Battambong, Pailin & Pursat May 2-4, 2016 Ambassador William Heidt’s trip was full of many exciting and informative activities. In addition to
meetings with the Battambang and Pailin provincial governors, the Ambassador also met with Peace Corps Cambodia volunteers, an English Language Fellow, and Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) members at American Corner Battambang, Cambodia. There were visits ...
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By Yarat | 2 May, 2016 | Topics:
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Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel, Phnom Penh April 1, 2016 “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” – Henry Ford Ambassador Heidt was reminded of this quote when talking about the people and the progress in Cambodia during his remarks at the official ...
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By Yarat | 1 April, 2016 | Topics:
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Krokor, Pursat January 13, 2016 On January 13, Ambassador Heidt accompanied his wife Sotie on a trip to her hometown Krakor, in Pursat province. This was her first visit to the area since the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime 1979. “It’s a trip that I felt I had to make,” Sotie said. “Standing at ...
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By Yarat | 13 January, 2016 | Topics:
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Phnom Penh December 22, 2015 The U.S. Embassy brings together U.S. experts and a diverse group of Cambodian professionals including law enforcement, museologists, tourism, archaeologists, architects for a workshop on “Cultural Heritage Site: Reducing Theft and Loss of Cultural Artifacts.” The workshop utilizes lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and field exercises to teach the principles and practices ...
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By Yarat | 22 December, 2015 | Topics:
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![Feed the Future resources directly helped Cambodian farmers and their families escape hunger and poverty. [Photo: Fintrac Inc.]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/80/feature-agriculture-750x450.jpg "Feed the Future resources directly helped Cambodian farmers and their families escape hunger and poverty. [Photo: Fintrac Inc.]")
![English Language Specialist Jesse Kiendl introducing baseball to students of the Access Program during the 2017 English Camp [U.S. Embassy photo by Un Yarat]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/80/U.S.-EMBASSY-PHOTO-BY-UN-YARAT-2-750x450.jpg "English Language Specialist Jesse Kiendl introducing baseball to students of the Access Program during the 2017 English Camp [U.S. Embassy photo by Un Yarat]")
![Ambassador William Heidt delivers a speech at the Circle K Grand Opening. [U.S. Embassy photo by Un Yarat]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/80/Circle-K-750x450.jpg "Ambassador William Heidt delivers a speech at the Circle K Grand Opening. [U.S. Embassy photo by Un Yarat]")
![EducationUSA promotional image [U.S. Embassy photo by Un Yarat]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/80/Website-feature-EDICATIONUSA-FAIR-copy-1-750x450.jpg "EducationUSA promotional image [U.S. Embassy photo by Un Yarat]")
![YSEALI members visit Phnom Bakheng and learn about the on-going work done by the World Monuments Fund to preserve the temple with support from the U.S. Embassy [U.S. Embassy photo by Socheat]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/80/feature-feature-750x450.jpg "YSEALI members visit Phnom Bakheng and learn about the on-going work done by the World Monuments Fund to preserve the temple with support from the U.S. Embassy [U.S. Embassy photo by Socheat]")
![On July 28, 2017 newly arrived Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Newbill opened an anti-snaring art exhibit at Felix Café. [Photo: Un Yarat]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/80/U.S.-EMBASSY-PHOTO-BY-UN-YARAT-6-750x450.jpg "On July 28, 2017 newly arrived Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Newbill opened an anti-snaring art exhibit at Felix Café. [Photo: Un Yarat]")
![A press conference was organized to announce a new symphonic work "Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia" by Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh and composer Him Sophy. [Photo: Un Yarat]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/80/U.S.-EMBASSY-PHOTO-BY-UN-YARAT-1-2-750x450.jpg "A press conference was organized to announce a new symphonic work \"Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia\" by Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh and composer Him Sophy. [Photo: Un Yarat]")
![The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces awarded the Royal Order of Monisaraphon to three U.S. Navy officers who have been crucial to the partnership. Receiving the awards last Friday were Navy Commander Gary Brice, Navy Lt. Commander Jamal Dejli, and Navy Lt. Commander Catherine Berjohn. [Photo by Un Yarat]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/80/a-2-750x450.jpg "The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces awarded the Royal Order of Monisaraphon to three U.S. Navy officers who have been crucial to the partnership. Receiving the awards last Friday were Navy Commander Gary Brice, Navy Lt. Commander Jamal Dejli, and Navy Lt. Commander Catherine Berjohn. [Photo by Un Yarat]")
![Our staff dressed up as the iconic Statue of Liberty [Photo: Un Yarat]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/80/U.S.-EMBASSY-PHOTO-BY-UN-YARAT-750x450.png "Our staff dressed up as the iconic Statue of Liberty [Photo: Un Yarat]")
