Search results for "Cambodia"

Mar 17, 2011 • 9 min read

Taking stock

The new exchanges in Cambodia and Laos seem promising, but can they keep volatility at bay? When the Laos stock exchange began trading in just two listings on January 11, not only did it rank as the smallest in the world, it was also the best performer by some distance.
By Steve Finch

Jan 31, 2011 • 6 min read

Trash Palace: The Overstay Bangkok

The Overstay, Bangkok's most notorious hotel, may be in want of a few stars, but it's a vital outlet for the city's burgeoning underground scene.
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial

Jan 31, 2011 • 4 min read

A model farmer warrior

Venture northwest of Singapore's Central Business District and you'll come across a green oasis nestled in an otherwise grey concrete jungle.
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial

Jan 31, 2011 • 2 min read

Agent of evil

When the Vietnam war was declared over in 1975, the US withdrew its last troops, North and South reunited and the conflict was considered closed, but today, three generations later, its effects are still being felt.
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial

Jan 23, 2011 • 10 min read
Election

Hearts and minds

Is Cambodia’s political environment encouraging a muted voter generation or are they happily disengaged?
By Dene Mullen

Oct 13, 2010 • 5 min read

The Mandalay Spirit

It’s midnight in Yangon and a businessman is singing into his now empty bottle of rum. He mumbles incoherently to no one in particular and stumbles off into the night. Little did he know that for the last hour he had been sitting…
By Charlie Lancaster

Oct 03, 2010 • 4 min read
Expo

Shanghai on show: Shanghai World Expo 2010

Despite the stunning architecture, Critics argue the Shanghai World Expo 2010 has failed to deliver a better city or a better life. The Shanghai World Expo 2010 has been talked up as the best World Expo ever by the one-party state, who regard the $50 billion event…
By Matteo Damiani

Sep 28, 2010 • 8 min read

Stones of contention: the fight for Preah Vihear

Built at the height of the Khmer empire, the 900-year-old temple of Preah Vihear now lies at the heart of a vicious border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia. For decades, Preah Vihear has been witness to a war of words and sporadic fights between Cambodian and Thai troops over…
By Charlie Lancaster

Sep 19, 2010 • 7 min read

Troubled waters

Southeast Asia is the battleground for an international war being waged  over a group of floating political symbols – the disputed islands of the South China Sea
By Adam Miller

Jul 31, 2010 • 9 min read
Cambodia

Beer wars: the glass is only half-full

‘Pouring’ over details of the overly-competitive Cambodian beer industry, the covert smuggling ring that keeps brewers on their toes and the newcomers to a battle-hardened market.
By Adam Miller

Jul 13, 2010 • 12 min read

A new history

Cambodians have mostly heard about Khmer Rouge atrocities from each other. Now schools are addressing the tragedy. Khieu Maly was sitting quietly, ashen-faced during his Khmer Rouge history lesson in 2003, says Song Malet, her grade nine teacher. When younger brother Khieu Vordeth took the same class a year…
By Steve Finch and Yos Katank

Jul 06, 2010 • 9 min read

Mineral resourcefulness

Cambodia is looking to emulate its northern neighbour Laos in making millions of dollars from minerals, but first foreign mining firms will have to navigate the country’s myriad pitfalls. As official events go, a state tax ceremony in a small, socialist country would hardly be expected to get pulses…
By Steve Finch