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Inspiring Stories of Women in Cambodia

New Waves is a collaboration of the UN with a network of young women in Cambodia with the intention of celebrating the inspiring stories of women and girls in Cambodia. Written by Mong Palatino ·...

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Rising Chinese Investments in Cambodia

Alex Watts probes the impact of rising Chinese investments in Cambodia. Some local residents are worried over the sale of huge tracts of lands to Chinese investors. Written by Mong Palatino · comments...

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Cambodia's First IPO

Sihanoukville Journal writes that the Cambodia Stock Exchange opened last year but no company has been listed yet. But three state corporations will soon trade stocks which are being keenly anticipated...

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Cambodia: The First BarCamp Angkor

Since 2008, BarCamps in Cambodia have been organized in Phnom Penh. But this year's BarCamp will take place in the provincial town of Siem Reap, the gateway to the world-famous Angkor temple complex....

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Cambodia' Bamboo Trains

Edgar Alan Zeta-Yap writes about the bamboo trains or “norry” of Battambang in Cambodia. Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious ·...

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Southeast Asia Digital Library

The Southeast Asia Digital Library provides educators and students with materials published in Southeast Asia. The online library contains digital facsimiles of books and manuscripts, as well as...

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Cambodia: Bokator, Angkorian Martial Art

Bokator or Labokator (to fight like a lion) is a Cambodian martial art that is believed to be the predecessor of Southeast Asian kickboxing styles. Historians believe that it was the close quarter...

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Human Rights Mapping in Cambodia

Human rights advocates in Cambodia have been using online maps to document, monitor, and expose human rights violations across the country. Sithi or the Cambodia Human Rights Portal has a Violation Map...

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Cambodia Inventions

Angkor Car, The Peacehammer, Recycled Biodiesel, Affordable Water Pumps, Moonlight. These are some of the unique inventions from Cambodia and Asia Life Guide was able to interview the inventors....

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May Day Videos: Marches, Demonstrations and Protests Around The World

Through cities around the globe, people took to the streets to march and commemorate the International Workers' Day.  Videos by The Real News take us on a tour of how the day was observed throughout...

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Cambodia Gay Pride Week 2012

Cambodia Gay Pride Week 2012 will take place on May 11 until May 20. Some of the activities include film screenings, parties, Buddhist blessings, and the first Cambodia Pride Amazing Tuk-Tuk Race....

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Cambodia: Teenager Killed During Eviction

A 14-year old girl was killed when police forces evicted a rural village in Cambodia. The case highlights the growing land disputes in the country and the use of violence by government forces to stifle...

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Cambodia: No Surprise During Commune Elections

Last Sunday, June 3, marked the third mandate of the Commune Council Elections in Cambodia which has a 5-year mandate. The adoption of the Commune Council structure was done to promote decentralization...

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Southeast Asia: Home to the World's Longest Ongoing Civil Wars

This post is part of our International Relations & Security coverage. Southeast Asia is more than just white sand beaches, temples and resorts: it is also one of the most war-ravaged regions of the...

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Chinese Investment: Boon or Bane for Southeast Asia?

This post is part of our International Relations & Security coverage. Spontaneous protests against Myanmar’s power blackouts received news coverage in May 2012 because the government seldom permits...

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Video: Internet Society Discusses International Freedom of Speech and Censorship

Will the technologies of anonymization win out over new digital monitoring tools? And will new wireless data technologies foster democracy–or lead to more effective tracking and surveillance? Six...

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Laos: Environmental Impact of Xayaburi Dam

Kirk Herbertson explains the environmental impact as construction of the controversial Xayaburi Dam along Mekong River in Laos begins. Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook ·...

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Cambodia: Primer on Preah Vihear

Cambodia publishes a primer of Preah Vihear Temple which was listed as a World Heritage site by the UNESCO in 2008. The location of the temple became controversial in recent years because it's being...

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Cambodia: Social Media and Education

Nayheak Khun discusses the role of the internet and social media in improving the delivery of education in Cambodia Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit ·...

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Cambodia: Promoting LGBT Rights

Nayheak Khun writes about the efforts of some groups in Cambodia to promote the rights of homosexuals. Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon...

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