An exclusive interview withH.E. KUNG PhoakSecretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International CooperationFormer Deputy Secretary General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural CommunityMAM Julina & Andrew MILLARAs soon as his term as DSG in Jakarta ended and he returned to Cambodian soil, we jumped at the chance to interview one of Cambodia’s political heavy weights and an experienced diplomat on the world stage.Can you describe yourself in three adjectives?I am a pragmatic person. Perhaps it has to do with my work background, the policy worlds, and talking Read more..

An exclusive interview withHE Pablo KangAustralian Ambassador to CambodiaI’mACE Team2020 was a challenging year for most people including His Excellency, Pablo Kang, Australia’s new ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia who was only just settling in as the Covid pandemic hit. Fortunately, he was able to spare the time for an interview with I’mACE MagazineWelcome to Cambodia Your Excellency. Why was this your preferred destination?In the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, overseas positions are advertised roughly every six months and staff are invited to apply.  I’ve previously been posted Read more..

IDP Global Alumni Convention 2019In Case You Missed It: Thousands Participate in Cambodia’s Biggest Study Abroad EventI’mACE Team Over 2,500 students and young professionals take part in the 5th Global Alumni Convention (GAC) on 25th and 26th October, 2019 at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra hotelThe Global Alumni Convention series was established in 2015 by IDP Education – a world leader in international education and student placement services. The GAC is now hosted annually as one of the most prestigious arenas for international education opportunities and business networking in Southeast Asia. The Read more..

CamDEBATE Announces Champions for 2019 – Are You Next for 2020?After months of competition, the Cambodia International Debate & Public Speaking Championship Series (CamDEBATE) named its champions for 2019 at the Final Round on 11 August at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) witnessed and congratulated by an audience of over 1,200 including students, parents and leaders in education, business, government and civil society.CamDEBATE is a premiere platform for professional development in debate and public speaking in English. Underwritten by IDP Education, a world leader in international education and student Read more..

Cambodia’s First International Debate and Public Speaking Championship Reaches Final RoundThe Cambodia International Debate & Public Speaking Championship Series (CamDEBATE) is a premiere platform for professional development in debate and public speaking in English. Underwritten by IDP Education, a world leader in international education and student placement, CamDEBATE aims to cultivate a healthy culture of dialogue and the sharing of different perspectives to foster understanding, friendship and knowledge among young people in Cambodia.After months of competition, CamDEBATE now reaches its Final Round to name the champions for 2019. This event will Read more..

An Exclusive Interview with the British Ambassador, HE Tina RedshawBy I’mACE TeamQ: How many Cambodian cities and provinces have you visited since you were posted to Cambodia in 2018?A: I’ve probably visited about half of them in my first year: these include Kep, Kampot, Siem Reap, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Ratanakiri, Kandal and Koh Kong. I love getting out to visit the provinces, to meet Cambodians and understand the culture better and to see for myself all that this beautiful country has to offer.Q: You’re involved in initiatives around STEM subjects Read more..

Engaging with the Community by VolunteeringBy Sokheng Chheng, ACE Accounts AssistantI’m an Accounts Assistant at ACE Siem Reap campus. It’s my great honour to share how I engage with the community by volunteering. I’m interested in and passionate about social and community work. For that reason, I volunteer throughout the year at various NGOs that do charity and humanitarian work. One of the most interesting NGOs I regularly work with is The Ark.  The Ark is a rehabilitation centre that helps young Cambodians who are struggling with dependence on alcohol and other Read more..

CamDEBATE Championship to be hosted in Cambodia to Enhance Young People’s Debate and Public Speaking SkillsBy I’mACE TeamIn 2019 Cambodia will host, for the first time, a world-class showcase of the ability of young people to debate and speak publicly in English.The Cambodia International Debate & Public Speaking Championship Series (CamDEBATE) is a premiere platform for professional development in debate and public speaking in English. Underwritten by IDP Education, a world leader in international education and student placement, CamDEBATE aims to cultivate a healthy culture of dialogue and the sharing of Read more..

Over 1000 Attendees Took Part in ACE Charity Khmer New Year 2019By I’mACE TeamOn Sunday 7 April, ACE Charity Khmer New Year 2019 was held at the Australian Centre for Education (ACE) Tuol Tom Poung (TTP) campus. The event showcased an abundance of Khmer culture and traditions. It was organised by the IDP/ACE Social Committee and led by the ACE Student Ambassadors (ASAs) and ACE staff.The event took up three floors of ACE TTP campus. In the morning, on the ground floor, Vol Chea Somealea, Director of Mealea Radio, delivered a Read more..

IDP Education (Cambodia) Wins Two Awards at the Global CSR AwardsIDP Education (Cambodia) won two awards at the 11th Annual Global CSR Summit and Awards 2019, one of Asia’s most prestigious CSR award presentations, held on 4 April 2019 in Kuching, Malaysia.The Global CSR Summit and Awards recognises and honours companies for their outstanding and innovative world class CSR programs. These companies must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to promoting ethical values, compliance with legal requirements, and respect for individuals, communities and the environment.IDP Education (Cambodia) is pleased to have been awarded Read more..