via Phnom Penh Post, 28 June 2023: The National Authority for Preah Vihear is organizing celebrations to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Preah Vihear Temple's UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription, with plans for an alms offering ceremony, and calls for public participation and national unity during the festivities.
via Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences, 28 June 2023: The recent publication of an open access book edited by Saam Noonsuk, which explores the abundant and vibrant Hindu art in Southeast Asia and its persistence throughout history, with a particular focus on Bali.
via Global New Light of Myanmar, 28 June 2023: The Bagan palace site, located in the Bagan-NyaungU ancient cultural zone, holds historical significance having been established by various kings.
Not Southeast Asia specific, but related. The New York County District Attorney's Office is looking for an antiquities trafficking analyst. No deadline is posted.
via Bangkok Post, 28 June 2023: Archaeologists have uncovered a 1,000-year-old stone lintel at the Prasat Ban Bu Yai ruins in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, featuring a carved pattern of the Indian god Indra riding an elephant, along with a well-preserved Shiva linga that is now displayed at the Phimai National Museum.
via Khmer Times, 27 June 2023: Professors and students from the University of Hawaii, along with other international universities, collaborated with the Apsara Authority in Cambodia to conduct an archaeological excavation at Koh Keo Chulamoni Pagoda in Siem Reap, focusing on studying the pagoda's structure and the social and economic activities of ancient life, contributing to the study of post-Angkorian Khmer history.
via CBCP News, 27 June 2023: The Baclaran Church in the Philippines has been declared an "important cultural property" by the National Museum, recognizing its significance as a cultural and spiritual heritage, and granting it additional protection and subsidies for preservation and conservation.
APSARA National Authority conducted a three-day training course on "Archaeological Research Skills" to enhance proficiency in excavation, soil analysis, and documentation, emphasizing history understanding and effective conservation of Angkor's archaeological sites.
via Kompas, 25 June 2023: Connecting the recent discovery of ~86,000 year old human remain in Laos with the Toba Eruption.
The Ministry of Education launched the Kenduri Swarnabhumi program to preserve the Batanghari River in Jambi, promoting Malay culture and environmental conservation through historical exploration and cultural approaches.
via ABC Pacific, 23 June 2023: The Hōkūle'a, a traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe, embarks on a four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific, aiming to revive wayfinding and connect nations to foster collective action for ocean conservation and cultural preservation.
via New Straits Times, 25 June 2023: It turns out that the the Chinese vessel MV Chuan Hong 68, suspected of plundering World War 2 shipwrecks, was previously caught looting shipwrecks in Malaysia and Indonesia. Despite this, it was allowed to enter Malaysian waters and its previous records have been expunged.
via Bernama/the Malaysian Reserve, 24 June 2023: The National Heritage Department has selected seven New Villages across Malaysia, including Kampung Baru Berapit, to be nominated as UNESCO world heritage sites.
via Phnom Penh Post, 24 June 2023: Professors and students from local and international universities collaborate for an archaeological excavation at Wat Chet Dei, Siem Reap to study the post-Angkorian period.
via Hanoi Times, 24 June 2023: South Korea's Minister of Culture visits Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, promoting cultural cooperation, while Vietnam's Minister emphasizes multicultural families and collaboration in cinema, performing arts, and idol groups for enhanced cultural and tourism ties.
The Maritme Asia Heritage Survey is expanding its project into Vietnam and looking for staff. Details in the link below.
via Journal of Archaeological Science Reports, August 2023: A recent study in the Jinsha River valley, China, has discovered over 70 rock painting sites featuring naturalistic animal paintings that bear similarities to the world's oldest hunting-gathering rock art, with the age estimation of the Baiyunwan rock paintings falling between 7.09-8.93 thousand years ago, providing new evidence of early Holocene rock art in the region.
via Khmer Times, 22 June 2023: Experts from the APSARA National Authority have successfully restored and reassembled severely damaged sandstone window pillars to their original position at the second gallery of Angkor Wat temple, employing appropriate repair techniques for long-term preservation.
via Vietnam Times, 22 June 2023: Duong Lam ancient village near Hanoi offers a variety of traditional dishes like Mong Phu sauce, local chicken, and roast pork, attracting tourists who can also participate in experience tours and enjoy the village's unique cuisine.
via Khmer Times, 22 June 2023: The APSARA National Authority and Sophia University have discussed the possibility of further cooperation on restoration and conservation work in the Angkor Archaeological Park.