Culture and traditions at risk

In the past, Cambodian people would always go to the pagoda and play traditional games to celebrate the Khmer New Year, but now consuming alcohol and playing cards appear to be the main pastimes during this holiday period.

Genocide against the Cham?

Philip Short’s ideas make so much sense: “The difficulty for the Cham was that they had a very identifiable, deeply rooted culture different from that of other Khmers

Hanoi leads the way

As well as being a haven for discerning diners, Phnom Penh’s Secret Room is also the spot where topics of the day are often thrashed out passionately by the city’s most interesting people.

Celebrating Europe’s values

Yesterday was Europe Day,   the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the EU’s achievements in promoting democracy, human rights, peace and prosperity on the European continent.

Cambodia’s fresh challenges

Strong economic growth has brought many dramatic changes to Cambodia in recent years. Consumption is up – but with it, has come some unwelcome challenges.

IMF: How to grow Cambodia

Cambodia’s economic take-off has been truly impressive. With peace and stability, and the government’s focus on export-led development

Social justice still lacking

International Workers’ Day may trace its origin to the late 19th century, but the values and ideals that underpin it are as relevant in 2013 as they have ever been.

ASEAN needs to get smarter

Over the past three decades, Asia’s extraordinary rise on the global stage has been driven largely by its emergence as the world’s low-cost, high-output factory.

Editor not telling all

Earlier this month, I bought a newly published book called OB Markers: My Straits Times Story by Cheong Yip Seng, the former chief editor of Singapore’s flagship newspaper.

A paradox of nationalism

In recent weeks, Cambodia and Thailand have experienced another tense moment in their roller-coaster relationship as both countries pleaded their case on the Preah Vihear dispute at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).