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A giant, snarling gorilla rears from the peaceful paddy fields on the outskirts of Phnom Penh - made entirely from old tyres. It's by a Cambodian artist keen…

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A giant, snarling gorilla rears from the peaceful paddy fields on the outskirts of the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, made entirely from old tyres by a Cambodian artist keen to encourage others to reuse materials in their work.The 37-year-old artist, who studied at fine art school in Phnom Penh, has been turning tyres into sculptures for four years.

Mean Tithpheap wants to encourage others to reuse materials in their work.

A worker fixes a King Kong statue made with old tyres at artist Mean Tithpheaps house in Cambodia

Mean Tithpheap used 500 tyres to create the 2.5-metre King Kong over five weeks with two helpers

The sleepy holiday Kep province in Cambodia has been selected as the first site of a new coastal development initiative, with a “world-class” 2.7km beach planned for the near future.

Russia has used memory diplomacy as a way to bolster its political influence by reminding states of its role and assistance in their development.

Could Vietnam host the world's biggest sporting event ? And, if so, how could foreign investors play a role in making it happen?

The growth of the sugar industry in Southeast Asia resulted in the displacement of many small farmers. But some farmers in Cambodia are finally trying to get compensation for their losses, and, in some cases, violent harassment by sugar producers. A class action lawsuit in Thailand filed by Cambodian farmers is considered to be a major landmark for this part of the world. New