Phorn Bopha

Traditional Cambodian Silk Ikat at Risk of Extinction

A handmade pictorial Cambodian silk ikat that uses all-natural silk and dyes takes nearly a year to produce and can sell for thousands

For Many Cambodians, Debt Repayment Bigger Threat Than COVID-19

Job loss due to the impact of the coronavirus on garment manufacturing and tourism can mean food shortages, loss of land

Cambodian Businesses Remain Open, Double Down on Protections Against Coronavirus

As the number of coronavirus infection cases rises in Cambodia, businesses that cannot afford to close enact strict hygiene standards but remained worried about the future. From Phnom Penh, VOA’s Phorn Bopha and Khan Sokummono filed this report, narrated by Chetra Chap.

Lasting Damage of Cambodia's Press Oppression

The 2018 election and crackdown are over, but democratic structures, media remain haunted

For Many Cambodians, June 4 Commune Elections Are About Change

Meet the Alleged Killer of Cambodia’s Kem Ley

What little is known about former soldier, troublesome Buddhist monk and indebted gambler, raises more questions than answers

Cambodia to Send Its First Female Marathon Runner to Olympics

Nary Ly will be joined by Japanese marathoner and comedian Neko Hiroshi, a naturalized Cambodian citizen who is also on the team

US to Train Cambodian Government on Combating Cybercrime

Concerns raised over drafting of law, as critics fear cybercrime regulations could be used to restrict freedom of expression and stifle political dissent

US Official: Cambodia Could Join TPP Trade Pact

However, amid ongoing political tensions in country, government led by Prime Minister Hun Sen needs to do more to ensure political stability so as not to hurt investment, Catherine Novelli says

US Presidential Campaign an 'Improvement': Cambodian PM

Hun Sen made off-the-cuff remarks about Donald Trump and mocked seemingly chaotic US election, where violent protests have erupted at Republican front-runner’s rallies

Cambodian Thanks, Caution, as China Opens Mekong Dam

Some Cambodians skeptical of increased water supply, fearing too much of a good thing

Cambodian Activists Want Laos Dam on US-ASEAN Agenda

Cambodia, Vietnam have raised concerns about dam's potential impacts downstream, where millions rely on Mekong’s fish for protein

Rights Group: Cambodia Rape Victims Denied Justice

Cambodian rights group says review of 762 cases of rape allegations find majority of cases end without trial

Underprepared Cambodia Vulnerable to Climate Change

Changes to country’s climate, such as more droughts or more floods, makes agriculturally-dependent Cambodians particularly vulnerable

Poverty Pushes Cambodians Abroad

Tens of thousands of Cambodians leave their country every year to seek higher wages in Thailand and Malaysia

Report Highlights Fears of Impending Cyber-Law in Cambodia

Critics worry laws to curb cyber-crime and govern telecommunications will clamp down on few opportunities for free speech

Smooth Road Paves Way for Tourists in Remote Cambodian Province

Mondulkiri province, bordering Vietnam in northeastern Cambodia, is known these days as a good place to trek

Growing Pains Continue for Cambodian Capital

Phnom Penh, with a population of 1.5 million, is one of the fastest-growing cities in Southeast Asia, adding about 500,000 people since the turn of the century

Cambodian Military Police Chief Criticized for ‘Hitler’ Comments

Rights group calls for removal of Sao Sokha after speech in which he expressed admiration for tactics of Nazi Germany’s leader

Small Victory at High Price for Cambodian Garment Unions

Minimum wage raised; factories continue to fire union members they see as troublemakers