Cambodia

Interview: For Entrepreneurs Seeking to Launch Media Startups in Cambodia, Introducing Splice Newsroom

Splice describes itself as the “Nieman Lab of Asia (without the funding!)” It recently partnered with Civic on a project to provides $1 million in grants and seed money to 100 media startups in Asia over the next three years.

Hun Sen Lends Support to Union Leaders Convicted Over Garment Worker Unrest

During a meeting with garment workers in Kompong Speu town on Wednesday, Hun Sen said: “I dare to claim because I follow this issue that the three people were not involved... I have proof that those three were not involved.”

Interview: Sue Coffey, Author of “Seeking Justice in Cambodia”

Sue Coffey is a writer and specialist in human rights issues.

EU Ambassador ‘Concerned’ Over Rights Situation in Cambodia

Big Drop Reported in Child Labor in Cambodia Fashion Factories 

But children turned away from factory jobs may be working elsewhere, including homes where garments are produced by subcontractors.

Cambodian Court Gives Suspended Sentences to Labor Leaders

Relatively lenient sentences appeared to be part of an effort by Prime Minister Hun Sen's government to soften its image as an authoritarian regime.

National Book Fair Renews Hope for Cambodian Literary Scene

Ouk Bonheang, 25, a young author, said the rise was due to a growing appreciation among young Cambodians for literacy.

Human Rights Watch Calls for Repeal of ‘Repressive’ Laws

The statement by HRW published this week focused on a law regulating non-governmental groups and two other laws that it said restricted the functioning of civil society groups.

Cambodian Airports See Visitor Figures Soar to 10 Million

If the 10 million mark is reached, it will mark an increase of 13 percent on 2017.

Former Cambodian Opposition Leader Warns Easing of Tensions a ‘Trick’

Prime Minister Hun Sen has softened his stance on the opposition, civil society and the media in recent weeks following pressure from the international community.

Cambodia Marks Human Rights Day Despite ‘Restrictions’

Several hundred participants gathered in the capital’s Democracy Square on Monday to mark 70 years since the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.