Search results for "Cambodia"

Sep 28, 2017 • 3 min read

Vann Molyvann, ‘the man who built Cambodia’, dies at age 90

A pioneer of Cambodia’s post-independence architectural renaissance, Vann Molyvann was one of the country’s most cherished cultural treasures Vann Molyvann was the most notable exponent of the New Khmer Architecture movement of the 1950s and 1960s. Photo: Sam Jam for SEA Globe
By Euan Black

Sep 21, 2017 • 7 min read
Whatever happened to

Cambodia’s oil prospects?

After a decade of failed negotiations with multinationals and a severe slump in global oil prices, Cambodia's expectations to become an oil producing nation might be disappointed
By Paul Millar

Sep 18, 2017 • 2 min read

Cambodia to enter Angelina Jolie’s ‘First They Killed My Father’ into Oscars

With critics hailing Jolie’s latest work as her best directorial effort to date, the country’s oscar selection committee has confirmed the film will be Cambodia’s entry to the prestigious awards Cambodian producer Rithy Panh (L) and US director Angelina Jolie arrive for the screening of the movie 'First They Killed My Father' during the 42nd annual Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada, 11 September 2017. Photo: EPA-EFE/Warren Toda
By Euan Black

Sep 18, 2017 • 11 min read
Agriculture

The Future of Cambodia: Agriculture

Economists say farmers need to reduce their reliance on the crop in order to revitalise Cambodia’s struggling agriculture industry
By Paul Millar

Sep 04, 2017 • 4 min read
Press Freedom

Cambodia Daily publishers banned from leaving the country

Following the Cambodian newspaper's closure over an unpaid tax bill, the General Department of Taxation has announced the newspaper’s general manager will not be permitted to leave the country unless the owners pay $6.3m in alleged arrears
By Euan Black

Aug 31, 2017 • 5 min read
Culinary

Cooking up Cambodia’s culinary future

Focus Cambodia heads inside the kitchen of Phnom Penh’s new culinary arts academy, where the team has grand visions of elevating the country’s food and beverage scene
By Claire Knox

Aug 30, 2017 • 2 min read

How mobile technology conquered Cambodia

DMI's chief innovation officer Magnus Jern discusses how the mobile tech industry has transformed day-to-day life in the Kingdom
By Paul Millar

Aug 29, 2017 • 6 min read
Interview

Sun Chanthol: the man connecting Cambodia

The Kingdom’s Minister of Public Works and Transport is leading efforts to upgrade the country’s infrastructure as it prepares for the challenges of the future
By Tassilo Brinzer