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At World Economic Forum, Hun Sen Promotes ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’

Hun Sen claimed Cambodia would be at the forefront of developing technology skills to rival its Asean neighbors.

Financial Technology on Agenda at Phnom Penh Meet

The ADB predicts that Fintech can help boost Cambodia’s gross domestic product by 6 percent.

Women Still Struggle to Enter Political Fray in Cambodia

The number of women standing in the upcoming commune elections remains low, civil society groups have warned.

NGOs Call for Domestic Violence Law Amendment

Since 2014, local rights group Licadho has recorded more than 400 cases of domestic violence, which have led to 40 deaths.

CPP Official Quits District Post to Secure Commune Seat for Ruling Party

Kdol Senchey is a new commune, it has five council seats, where six parties will compete for votes from about 3,000 constituents.

Cambodia Confirms One Peacekeeper Killed, Three Missing in Central Africa

Cambodia has sent more than 3,500 peacekeepers on U.N. missions in Africa and the Middle East over the past 10 years.

Q&A: Sophie Busson, Reporters Without Borders’ Head of Advocacy in the Asia Pacific

VOA Khmer’s Hean Socheata spoke to Sophie Busson of Reporters Without Borders about the situation of press freedom in Southeast Asia and Cambodia.

Oxfam Campaign Seeks to Drum Up Support for Refugees

More than 12,000 people lent their support to the online campaign in solidarity with war refugees.

Cambodian Embassy in U.S. Holds Khmer New Year Celebration

Chum Bunrong, Cambodia’s ambassador, said that the celebration was held on April 30 because he had been busy attending other Khmer New Year events across the country.

International Community Watching Cambodia Elections Closely: Opposition Leader

Sokha remained tight-lipped about policy discussions, saying he does not want to give away his position to the ruling Cambodian People’s Party of Prime Minister Hun Sen.

Cambodia Ready to Host World Economic Forum Despite Inequality: Official

Justin Wood, head of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Pacific region, said while Cambodia still faced challenges, there were “also some positive stories emerging.”

Photo Gallery: Americans and Cambodian-Americans Raise Funds for Siem Reap Schools

‘A Cambodian Spring’ Charts Cambodia’s Urban Land Rights Movement

Venerable Loun Sovath, a central figure in the film, played an active role in documenting protests against land grabbing, as well as teaching human rights and Buddhist practices to land grab victims.

Koh Kong Authorities Take Down Protest Banner Calling for Activists’ Release

The banners were erected two months ago and taken down on Tuesday during the police raids.

Cambodian Workers Out in Force on Labor Day

The workers petition for better social security and healthcare provision, a revision of the trade union law, and increased occupational safety protections.

Court Issues Warrant for US-Based Journalist’s Arrest

Huot Vuthy and Radio Free Asia have denied the allegations and said he would not attend legal proceedings in Cambodia.

In Bid to Renew Coral, Biodiversity, Cambodian Navy Makes Use of Old Shipping Containers

The project hopes to create better marine environment and to protect coral reefs.

Cambodia Says Laos Lacks Documents on Transboundary Impacts of Proposed Pak Beng Dam

Environmental groups have urged “a fair balance” on Mekong dams, reiterating concerns over the new proposed dam.

Cambodia Loses Regional Top Spot in Global Press Freedom Index

At least 12 journalists have been killed in Cambodia since 1992, while many others have faced legal action over their reporting.

New Women Ambassadors Vow to Improve Ties with West

Soeung Rathchavy, who will be Cambodia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, said she would emphasize strengthening a Cambodian foreign policy that favors peace.