The Kingdom of Cambodia and the Federal Republic of Germany have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the area of temple conservation and restoration. The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts in Phnom Penh on July 9 under the presidency of H.E. Dr. Phoeurng Sackona, Minister of Culture and Fine Arts and Chairwoman of the Board of APSARA National Authority. H.E. Hang Peou, Director General of the APSARA National Authority and H.E. Stefan Messerer, Ambassador of Germany to Cambodia were the signatories. According to the authority, the MoU is aimed to continue the cooperation in the field of restoration and conservation of temples in Angkor and other historical sites under the management of the APSARA National Authority. Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse
Myanmar Confirms Nearly 309,000 Rohingya Eligible For Return Once Rakhine Security Improves
August 17, 2026
Naypyidaw: Myanmar has, for the first time, acknowledged that nearly 309,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh as former residents of Rakhine state, saying they would be allowed to return once security