We have some real exciting highlights in our Q2’19 media roundup. From tech to architecture to design, we’re reaching across the Raintree family to bring you our project’s latest news.
Khmer Times - Cambodia launches first tech startup report
The full version of the first ever Cambodian tech startup ecosystem report is finally out! And we couldn’t be prouder to share it with everyone. H.E. Tram Iv Tek, Minister of Posts and Telecomms said in the launch “I am delighted.. Cambodia is able to showcase a snapshot of the ever-booming startup ecosystem as well as to understand the enablers for the future”. Big thanks to our partnership with MSP, Smart Axiata and the support from the Royal Government of Cambodia including H.E. Kan Channmeta, the Ministry of Posts and Telecomms and the CBR&D Fund. Stay tuned for more updates on workshops on the report coming soon.
DOWNLOAD report here >>
Read about the tech summit here >> | Full article of report launch here >>
Saturday Kids Blog - 5 Women who inspire us
As we prepare to launch our first session of Coding Cats - five-week creative coding workshops for 100 lucky students - we’re thankful for incredible partners with shared values like Saturday Kids. They value diversity in the workplace just as much as we do. In honour of IWD last month, check out some of Team Raintree featured on their blog alongside other awesome female leaders.
Blog post here >>
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And for the grand finále, we have some bucket-list accomplishments from our co-founder and architect Hok Kang. Featured in a roster of international publications, we’re so proud that his architectural and design philosophy is starting to come to life in pages across the globe.
d+a - Eyes on them, Southeast Asia
This bi-monthly large format magazine proclaims it “features works of exceptional architecture and interior design by outstanding design talents worldwide”. Hok is featured in an architect line-up with other talented peers, as one of the regional ‘architects and designers to keep watch on’ for Cambodia - showcasing his Brown interiors alongside Raintree. Order issue 108 today and check out more projects + people online here >>
Wallpaper - Departure Info, Travel
A staple in every creative’s subscription list (if you can afford it), Wallpaper has been a global design destination for over a quarter of a century. Distributed worldwide, we couldn’t have been more excited to see a Cambodian hotel featured in their top travel list this month, designed by our very own Hok Kang Architects - Treeline Urban Resort. The article highlights the property’s focus on arts “forming a key part of of the hotel’s ethos as it showcases around 50 works by leading Cambodian artists including Sopheap Pich and Sothea Thang”. Pick up the May issue to see more or check out other articles online here >>
