THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES
October 22, 2018
James Ricketson: If Arrested, Don’t Count on your Embassy for Help
October 21, 2018
Fifteen Months’ Imprisonment and “15 Minutes of Fame”
October 21, 2018
Federica Mogherini holds bilateral meetings in the margins of the ASEM Summit
October 20, 2018
Cambodia talks fail to end trade sanction threat, EU says
October 19, 2018
Global Lawmakers Condemn ‘Blatant’ Rights Violations of Cambodia’s Opposition MPs
October 18, 2018
Cambodia’s Hun Sen Aims to Dodge Trade Sanctions in Brussels Talks
October 17, 2018
Cambodia’s high-rises, slavery and climate change
Two Held Amid ‘Riots’ After Forced Eviction, Detentions in China’s Jiangsu
At least two people have been detained in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangsu in clashes between local residents and forced eviction and demolition gangs, RFA has learned.
Kicking it With a Champion: Uyghur Athlete Dominates World Kickboxing
A young Uyghur athlete is taking the world of international kickboxing by storm, having recently won four world championships competing for Kyrgyzstan.
Fifteen Months’ Imprisonment and “15 Minutes of Fame”
Australian filmmaker James Ricketson is back in Australia enjoying what he calls “15 minutes of fame” after his grueling 15 month stretch in Phnom Penh’s notorious Prey Sar prison.
Federica Mogherini holds bilateral meetings in the margins of the ASEM Summit
Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, met Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in order to address the deterioration of democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law.
China brings casino boom to Cambodian town – but doom to local businesses?
The new season of The New Silk Road looks at how Chinese money is changing Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh, from the glitz and glamour, jobs and construction boom to the sudden imbalance, animosity and anxiety.
Interview: Analyst Sees ‘Continuity’ in Vietnam As Party Chief Becomes President
The National Assembly in Vietnam is set to convene on Monday to vote in Communist Party of Vietnam Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to succeed Tran Dai Quang who died last month, as president.
China brings casino boom to Cambodian town – but doom to local businesses?
The new season of The New Silk Road looks at how Chinese money is changing Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh, from the glitz and glamour, jobs and construction boom to the sudden imbalance, animosity and anxiety.
Hun Sen Calls on EU Not to Suspend Cambodia From Trade Scheme
Prime Minister Hun Sen has called on the European Union not to suspend Cambodia from a preferential trading scheme during a meeting between European and Asian business leaders.
EU trade action on Cambodia looms after unsuccessful talks
Brussels is threatening to end preferential terms over poor human rights record.
Li: China is ready to expand trade, investment with Cambodia
China is ready to expand cooperation with Cambodia in trade and investment, Premier Li Keqiang said.
Veteran Cambodian Artists to Tour US East Coast Cities
Five Khmer Rouge survivors and performers will share their personal journeys of reviving the Cambodian arts scene through a series of performances in six US cities.
Cambodia’s Anti-Archive Film Initiative Boosts Local Helmers
Cambodian filmmaking collective Anti-Archive’s Echoes of Tomorrow initiative debuted in Busan’s Wide Angle shorts competition with the world premiere of Danech San’s “A Million Years.”
New Cambodian Food Festival aims to highlight Cambodian food and culture this weekend in...
Richmond will get to experience a new festival this Saturday: the first Cambodian Food Festival.
What to eat in Siem Reap: 5 Cambodian dishes to try on your travels
Explore the local Khmer cuisine in the town that serves as the gateway to Angkor Wat.
EU Vows to Combat Illegal Logging Trade, Defends Timber Agreement With Vietnam
George Edgar, EU ambassador to Cambodia, said in a statement to VOA on Monday that the issues raised by NGOs had been noted by the EU, but added that an EU FLEGT licensing scheme was in place to ensure only legally harvested timber made its way into the supply chain.
Cambodia accuses Vietnam of complicity in illegal cross-border logging
Cambodia has asked Interpol to investigate Vietnam after accusing its neighbor of knowingly accepting fraudulent permits for rare, illegally logged rosewood timber for transport across their shared border.
Plastic in World’s Ocean Killing Young Sea Turtles
Plastic pollution floating in our seas is creating huge environment hazards, polluting our oceans and killing animals like seabirds and marine life. VOA Khmer's Sreng Leakhena narrates.
How the world’s largest snake hunt hurts Southeast Asia’s biggest lake
Each year millions of water snakes are pulled from Cambodia's Tonle Sap Lake, degrading this ecological wonder of the world.
Kicking it With a Champion: Uyghur Athlete Dominates World Kickboxing
A young Uyghur athlete is taking the world of international kickboxing by storm, having recently won four world championships competing for Kyrgyzstan.
Five things we learned from Cambodia 1-2 Singapore
With AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 fast approaching, FOX Sports Asia football editor Gabriel Tan picks out five key lessons from Singapore’s 2-1 friendly win over Cambodia.
Football: Fandi Ahmad hails Lions’ fighting spirit in 2-1 friendly win over Cambodia
If Fandi Ahmad's approach for the national football team could be summarised, it would be encapsulated in a piece of action in the 74th minute of the 2-1 friendly win over Cambodia in Phnom Penh on Tuesday (Oct 16).
Singapore survive Phnom Penh scare to seal 2-1 victory over Cambodia
It was a tale of two halves as Singapore came away with a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Cambodia at the Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium on Tuesday night.
