Search results for "Cambodia"

Sep 19, 2018 • 4 min read
Ancient Angkor

Chinese theme park risks offending with Angkor Wat replica

A Chinese replica of Angkor Wat, built in honour of the annual China-Asean exposition, has attracted the ire of many Cambodians who feel that it is an offence to their heritage
By Robin Spiess

Sep 13, 2018 • 4 min read
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Eco-friendly dining at Eleven One Kitchen

Cambodia’s first 99% plastic-free restaurant serves traditional Khmer dishes using local ingredients whenever possible – and with no MSG
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial

Sep 11, 2018 • 10 min read
Belt and Road Initiative

Meeting resistance

Asean countries are beginning to display caution towards China’s massive infrastructure investments. Khor Yu Leng, an expert on Chinese investment in the region, talks with Southeast Asia Globe about this trend and the possible political fallout
By Tom O'Connell

Sep 10, 2018 • 3 min read
Music

US pop sensation Charlie Puth to play Phnom Penh

In a room crowded with cheering young Cambodians, Smart Axiata announced today that it would be hosting US popstar Charlie Puth at its annual Smart Mega Concert in Phnom Penh on 2 November
By Robin Spiess

Sep 10, 2018 • 18 min read
Cambodia's building blocks

How sand dredging bled a fishing community dry

After a decade of heavy sand dredging in the waterways of Cambodia's Koh Kong province, a fishing community once recognised for its rich ecosystem is struggling to fill its nets.
By Janelle Retka and Leng Len

Sep 06, 2018 • 3 min read
Cambodia

Smart's innovator programme paves the way for young startups

As Smart Axiata’s Young Innovator Programme enters the final stages of its second cycle, the five finalists can draw inspiration from two of last year’s successful startups which are making promising strides
By Robin Spiess

Sep 05, 2018 • 15 min read
Renewable energy

The price of power

The deadly dam collapse in Laos in 2018 brings Cambodia’s own grand plans for hydropower into question – and thrusts solar power to the forefront of the Kingdom’s quest for energy independence
By Amanda Kaufmann

Sep 04, 2018 • 5 min read
Malaysia

Waiting for Anwar

Malaysia’s promise of reform is in full bloom after the ruling coalition’s shock defeat, but despite rumblings of democracy, civil rights strides remain – for now, perhaps – elusive
By Nithin Coca

Aug 24, 2018 • 5 min read
Laos dam disaster

Living in fear along the Mekong

The Laos government’s response to the 2018 deadly dam collapse was not enough. Socheata Sim, programme manager for Oxfam's Mekong Regional Water Governance Program, explains why
By Socheata Sim

Aug 24, 2018 • 4 min read
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Partnerships pushing Pi Pay to next level

A year ago, in this publication, Tomas Pokorny, CEO of Pi Pay, wrote an opinion piece underlining how important partnerships would be to the growing success of Cambodia’s leading cashless payment app
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial