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Sok Khemara hosts 'Hello VOA' on 30 September, 2010

Chun Sakada's report aired 01 October, 2010

Union Rep Hospitalized After Assault

Phao Sak, 26, was in serious condition in Calmette hospital in Phnom Penh following the assault.

Hun Sen Weighs In on Labor Disputes

Hun Sen said Wednesday that if the court complaints went forward, the strikes would continue.

Workers, Factories Agree to Negotiation Commission

The strikes cost factories millions of dollars, and some companies have brought lawsuits in its wake.

Villagers in Kandal Land Dispute Pray to Buddha for Help

A company official said it was following a 2006 decision of the Kandal court that provided 210 hectares to the company.

Group Files 90 Claims With Anti-Corruption Unit

Kampong Cham province had the most complaints, 18, followed by Takeo with 17, and Phnom Penh, Kandal and Prey Veng with nine each.

Chun Sakada's report aired 23 September, 2010

Factories Claim $15 Million in Damages After Strikes

The garment industry raised its loss estimates to $15 million on Wednesday in the wake of a general strike last week.

Union Leader Calls for More Solidarity After Strikes

In the wake of last week's strikes, the leader of a federation of unions said workers need even greater unity to defend their interests.

Fuel Tanker Explodes in Capital; None Harmed

The explosion ignited fires across five houses, but those were extinguished when nearly 10 fire trucks arrived at the scene.