The tech entrepreneur says although the location in Battambang makes it difficult to attract outside investments, it does not limit the growth of the tech start-up as the Internet allows work to be done from anywhere.
Angelina Jolie says she plans for her son Maddox, who was born in Cambodia, to help lead some of her Cambodia projects after he turns 18.
Allen Dodgson Tan discusses STEM Cambodia’s strategy, its annual science and tech festival, the factors holding back Cambodia’s innovation, and the unique role of Cambodian-Americans in helping transfer tech skills to Cambodia.
Silicon Valley is the fast-paced technology capital of the world. Not many Cambodians have made it here. But for those who have, their stories are as unexpected as the valley itself.
Following the death of towering royal figures in Thailand and Cambodia, an analyst say the monarchy has to walk a fine balance to remain politically relevant.
Activists say California's vote-by-mail system can help more Cambodians in Oakland to participate in November's presidential election. But for many non-English speaking immigrants, the system is not perfect.
Community leaders are still hopeful that more Cambodian-American voters will be registered by election day.
His departure came immediately after the July 10 murder of popular political commentator Kem Ley.
Despite making up half of the student population, only 14% of students in information technology in 2010 were female. Most of these women chose the subject without the clear end goal of working in the sector.
VOA Khmer’s Soeung Sophat spoke to Silas Everett, Cambodia country representative for the Asia Foundation, to find out more about the findings from a new reform tracking project.
To prevent heart attacks in the first place, doctors recommend keeping blood pressure and cholesterol levels low, through exercise or medicine.
Officials say the land-locked country can serve as a model for connectivity, helping the region focus on the development gap between the rich and poor countries of Asean.
Jin Liqun, president-designate of the controversial AIIB bank promises to build “21st-century governance” at the new bank.
Corruption can be tackled through education and the reinforcement of Buddhist values, particularly against greed, the expert said.
In Cambodia, government officials rarely respond to allegations of corruption, which is thought to be widespread at all levels of government.
In an interview with VOA Khmer, Naly Pilorge, director of LICADHO says the effects of the measure would discourage any form of citizen mobilization.
Chan Virak said an increasing number are using English or Chinese. Without a careful policy, there is a danger of “foreignization” of Cambodian values.
Pheng Pong-Rasy said public forums are conducted at a larger level, educating the young and acting as catharsis for regime survivors.
The study of Khmer Rouge history is a politically sensitive topic in Cambodia, because some government officials have roots in the regime.
The vigil was held at Wat Buddhikarama, a Cambodian Buddhist temple in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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