Over a cup of tea at the Ministry of Information, Minister Neth Pheaktra and Japan-Cambodia Association President Fumiaki Takahashi shook their heads as they talked about the aging tapes sitting in TVK’s archives. The formats are so old that working equipment is getting harder to find, and if something isn’t done soon, the footage risks rotting away on the reels.
These old films are precious, packed with major historical events and footage of former leaders that serve as a priceless legacy for future generations. Neth Pheaktra noted that these aren't just dead items gathering dust in a warehouse—they are living pieces of the nation's history. According to local media, the two sides have agreed to fully digitize the archives and properly categorize them to make future searches easy.
Beyond saving the old tapes, the meeting touched on other areas of cooperation, including digital content production and media tech training. The Japanese side is looking to lend a hand in building up local technical talent in the media sector. As the streets outside change by the day, the state broadcaster is finally catching up and moving its historical archives into the cloud.
