On December 15-16, 2008, the 4th Southeast Asian Cultural Values Forum was held under the overarching theme of "Angkor, a Symbol of Cultural Heritage in Southeast Asia." Keynote speech was delivered by Mr. Teruo Jinnai, UNESCO Representative in Cambodia, and H.E. Him Chaem, Minister of Culture and Fine Arts, gave his opening speech. This year's forum held a special meaning in that it specifically focused on the important role of Angkor and its meaning in the aspects of cultural prestige in the Southeast Asian region.

Session 1: Angkor, a Symbol of Cultural Prestige in Southeast Asia
- Angkor, Source of Khmer Literature and Arts Creation
- "Khmer type" Temple-Towers in the Ancient Architecture of Champa Kingdom
- Angkor Cosmology and its Relevance to Enhance Peace and Prosperity of the Present Society
- The Dharma Notion of Social Governance in Angkor Period

Session 2: Angkor and Southeast Asian Culture: Development for All
- Angkorian Infrastructure Development: A Case Study of Living Angkor Road Project
- The Transformation of Chinese Opera's Communication on Internet
- Heath and the Heritage of Angkor

Session 3: Role of Angkor Civilization in Promoting Peace and Prosperity for Humankind
- Mahayessantra Jakata through Khmer Relief and In--scriptions
- Sitio Mengkapis: Barrio Talusan, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, Philippines: A Case Study of Rice Farmers Response towards Moravimco Cooperative
- Term Angkor and Nokor and its Influence to Khmer Lives
- An Analytical Study of Thai Cambodian and Lao Didactic Literature

Session 4: Southeast Asian Culture in the Era of the Culture of Peace
- A Culture of Peace and Sustainable Development in Cambodia
- A Glimpse of the Earliest Historical Sites in Arakan (Myanmar) and their Culture Remains
- Science and Technological Inputs in Champa In--scription
- Philosophical Literature of Funan