via Business Mirror, 31 August 2023: Exploring the Manunggul Jar and Balangay boat, the article unravels how Filipino maritime culture interlinks with ancestral beliefs and modern challenges.
via Bangkok Post, 31 August 2023: Si Thep, an ancient Thai town with diverse historical influences, is expected to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering a rich blend of archaeological, religious, and cultural heritage.
via New Scientist, 30 August 2023: We're coming up to the 20th anniversary of the discovery of Homo floresiensis. This article by Paige Madison is behind a paywall, but you should definitely check out her excellent paper Tug-of-War: Bones and Stones as Scientific Objects in Postcolonial Indonesia which contextualises the controversy over the bones.
via the US Embassy in Cambodia, 30 August 2023: The U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh and Cambodia's Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts extended a cultural cooperation agreement to preserve Cambodia's cultural heritage and combat artifact looting, marking 20 years of collaboration.
via ANTARA News, 30 August 2023: KAWS:Holiday Indonesia" at Prambanan Temple predicted to be a "big magnet" for tourism, says Indonesia's Tourism and Creative Economy Minister.
via Pattaya Mail, 29 August 2023: A 6-day event at Si Thep Historical Park from Aug 29 to Sep 3 includes light shows and activities, highlighting the park's historical significance.
via Foreign Correspondent ABC News, 03 August 2023: Documentary on how Cambodia is seeking the repatriation of its stolen artefacts.
via TVRI, 27 August 2023: Video on the Tutari Megalithic site in Papua. 
via KS Exploration, 28 August 2023: A documentary on archaeological excavations at Baset Temple in Battambang Province, a joint project between Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Royal Academy of Cambodia, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, the University of Hawaii at Manoa and the University of Oregon. 
via Adaderana, 29 August 2023: A Dutch cultural delegation, led by State Secretary for Culture and Media Gunay Uslu, signed legal documents transferring ownership of artifacts, including historical objects like the Lewke's cannon and Golden Kasthane, from the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam to Sri Lanka.
via Phnom Penh Post, 28 August 2023: Authorities from the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts have identified and marked 55 archaeological sites in Kampong Cham province, with collaborative efforts from various departments and community members, leading to increased understanding, management, and protection of these sites.
via The Star, 29 August 2023: The Han Chin Pet Soo Museum in Ipoh, Perak, offers tours that delve into the history of the Hakka community and the region's tin mining days, attracting visitors from around the world. Other museums in Perak are also mentioned.
via Phnom Penh Post, 28 August 2023: The Cambodian Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, urges collaboration among state institutions to protect Angkor Archaeological Park from encroachment due to its global heritage significance, emphasizing joint efforts by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, APSARA National Authority, and Siem Reap Provincial Administration.
via Pattaya Mail, 28 August 2023: The Ancient Town of Si Thep in Phetchabun province is among the nominations for UNESCO World Heritage status, representing the Dvaravati culture and its religious contributions between the sixth and tenth centuries.
via Griffith University, 28 August 2023: Griffith University researchers have secured nearly $3 million in DECRA funding for various projects, including Philippine archaeologist Andrea Jalandoni's work on 'digital archaeology' in Arnhem Land.
via Archaeology Review, 28 August 2023: I had always meant to write something about Ancient Apocalypse and Gunung Padang, but I just couldn't bear the thought of wasting my time to watch it. Archaeologist Carl Feagans wrote the article that I wish I wrote and critically examines the claims made about the archaeological site Gunung Padang, refuting pseudoscientific interpretations and highlighting its geological and cultural significance.
via Vietnam Net, 28 August 2023: The Buddhist Cultural Museum in Da Nang showcases 500 antiques, some recognized as national treasures, dating from the seventh to the early 20th century, highlighting Buddhist arts and culture.
via Viet Nam News, 27 August 2023: Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary in Vietnam is an ancient spiritual and royal burial site of the Champa Kingdom, showcasing the community's architectural prowess and intricate carvings, while modern technology offers virtual visits.
via Hanoi Times/Vietnam Net, 27 August 2023: Ba Dinh District in Hanoi is a historical and political epicenter, home to landmarks like the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, One Pillar Pagoda, and the Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh.
via Khmer Times, 26 August 2023: The APSARA Authority warns tourists to exercise caution with monkeys at Angkor resorts following multiple biting incidents.
via Phnom Penh Post, 25 August 2023: A five-day conference was recently held by the National Authority for Preah Vihear to draft a 10-year tourism development plan for the Preah Vihear Temple, involving various stakeholders.
via Vietnam Express, 25 August 2023: Researchers have discovered the dental remains of the extinct giant ape species, Gigantopithecus blacki, from the Pleistocene epoch in Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam.
Readers in Kuching may be interesed in this talk by Dr Ida Nicolaisen on the Punan Bah, hosted by the Sarawak Museum Department. Registration via the link below.
via Borneo Post, 26 August 2023: The Sarawak Heritage Society continues to educate the public on heritage conservation through its Heritage Speakers Series and other initiatives, with an emphasis on community engagement and advisory roles.