Politics

He was Cambodia’s most famous rapper, then he changed his tune

DJ Khla accumulated fame and power in Hun Sen’s bodyguard unit before rewriting his politics, becoming an opposition icon and a target
By Jack Brook • May 25, 2022

Smuggling

Cross-border smuggling bogs down Vietnam’s sugar industry

Sugar contraband illicitly brought into Vietnam from Thailand is increasing, adding an additional burden to the country's struggling sugarcane enterprises
By Govi Snell • May 24, 2022

Philippines election

Rejecting the past, Marcos Jr. must uphold free speech

As the progeny of Philippine strongmen presidents move into the country’s top two offices, independent media and online expression could be at risk
By Lisa Garcia and Kian Vesteinsson • May 23, 2022

Governance

A new tradition: driving the dynamics of change towards equity and inclusion

Dedicated to ensuring that the nation’s institutions and policies work for every Cambodian, CDRI’s Centre for Governance and Inclusive Society turns its attention to the most pressing issues facing the country’s marginalised populations
By Stew Post • May 23, 2022

Editorial

Tonle Sap illegal fishing and hazy futures, Cambodian agriculture plans

Two essays with striking photos highlight the perspectives of youth on Tonle Sap Lake and the impacts of illegal fishing crackdowns, while Cambodia's agriculture industry seeks to improve business
By Jack Brook • May 21, 2022

Building bridges from Silicon Valley to Cambodia

The Entrepreneurial Development Fund (EDF) is bringing the Kingdom’s small businesses onto the global stage
By Chia Chi Hsu • May 21, 2022

Analysis

The hard side of Thailand’s supposed soft power success

The Kingdom's strength in culture, arts and hospitality is hindered by the hard power of the country’s military-backed government
By Mark S. Cogan • May 20, 2022

Natural resources

The Kingdom’s wonders: understanding and managing Cambodia’s natural resources

Essential for the survival and progress of the nation, managing Cambodia’s natural resources requires a forward-looking strategy and the Centre for Natural Resources and Environment continues to play a key role in analysing the landscape and guiding policy makers
By Stew Post • May 20, 2022