The Fifth ASEAN Regional Quizopened on August 3 in Phnom Penh, aiming to raise the awareness ofthe association and strengthen the friendship and solidarity amongpeople of its member countries.
Speaking at theopening ceremony, Cambodian Minister of Information Khieu Kanharith saidthe quiz is an opportunity for each member country to promote theirimage and enhance understanding through the exchange with the othercountries members.
The competition attracts 30 school contestants from all the 10 ASEAN member nations.
The contestants will take three test rounds in English. Each roundwill cover 20 questions on various fields such as geography, history,culture, economics, politics and ASEAN. They will also participate inseveral debates.
The Vietnamese team includes three members, who won first prizes in a similar competition in Vietnam last August./.VNA
Cambodia sets up genocide crime-related historical sites
In the decree issued on February 25, Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni ordered the establishment of three sites where genocide crimes occurred in the country, namely the former M-13 prison in Kampong Chhnang and Kampong Speu provinces, and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and the Choeung Ek Genocide Centre in Phnom Penh.
