Culture

Study Finds Child Marriages Still Happening in US

The United Nations considers marriage under the age of 18 to be a human rights violation. While the highest occurrence is the least developed nations, child marriage is also a reality in America. VOA Khmer's Sreng Leakhena narrates.

Cambodia Ups Medal Count in 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia

Cambodia placed 24th out of 37 competing teams in the games’ medal table this year, with 46 athletes competing in 13 categories.

Cambodia wins first gold medal at 2018 Asian Games

From Dancer to Royal Consort to Aspiring MP: A Princess’s Life Remembered

Ouk Phalla was one of the country’s most prominent Apsara dancers.

Hun Sen Urges Cambodians to Avoid Placing World Cup Bets

Gambling is prohibited under Cambodian law, but illegal gambling operations and online betting mean Cambodians still have access to place bets on the tournament.

Guards Fired By US Embassy Allegedly Shared “Dozens” of Explicit Pictures of Toddlers

Under Cambodian law, a person convicted of distributing, displaying, possessing or presenting child pornography faces between 2 to 5 years in jail and a fine of up to $2,500.

Interview with “Generation Startup” Filmmaker Cheryl Miller Houser

American filmmaker Cheryl Miller Houser spent 17 months following six recent graduates pursuing the American Dream by building their own startup company in Detroit, Michigan. On a recent visit to Phnom Penh, she sat down for an interview with VOA Khmer's Malis Tum.

Four Chinese Nationals for Alleged ‘Drilling’ at Angkor Wat Complex

The Apsara Authority said that the men were construction workers employed by a Chinese company and they did not inform the authorities before they started drilling at the site.

New Feature Film Chronicles Cambodian Family with Melody of Sin Sisamuth Song

The 92-minute movie, co-directed by Caylee So and Sok Visal, will be screened at the 34th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival on May 5.

Cambodia Faces ‘Dark Episode’ With Revival of Traditional Arts, Culture 

Khmer Rouge eliminated 90 percent of Cambodia’s artists, but those who survived taught new generations that are advancing traditional arts.

Hun Sen Claims ‘Peace and Stability’ Without Opposition as He Blesses Cambodians at New Year Ceremony

Prime Minister Hun Sen on Monday blessed the Cambodian people during a Khmer New Year ceremony, declaring his victory over the opposition party.