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Vietnamese, Cambodian Officials Meet Over Bird Flu Concerns

The disease, commonly known as bird flu, killed 14 Cambodians since 2004, and four so far this year.

Interest Grows in Malaysian Airliners Disappearance

Cambodians in Phnom Penh say they feel sympathy for the families of those 239 passengers on board.

As Political Talks Continue, Hun Sen’s Position Secure, Analysts Say

The country has seen fast economic growth in recent years, further strengthening his mandate, analysts say.

In US, Debate Grows Over Minimum Wage Raise

In the US, the debate is whether the national minimum wage should be raised from $7.25 per hour to $10.10 per hour.

Government Calls for Laos To Reexamine Mekong Dam

Environmental groups worry that the Don Sahong dam could devastate fisheries that provide a major source of food for Cambodians living along the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers.

Royalist Party Could Function as Partner, Analysts Say

New Budget Approved, Not Funded, for Khmer Rouge Tribunal

Donors approved the $60.5 million budget this week, but tribunal officials say they now need the budget to be funded.

Cambodia Joins Search for Missing Malaysian Flight

The Cambodia search entails 80 naval and army personnel and includes flights over Cambodian land and sea.

Some See Need for Immigration Reform After Killing of Vietnamese Man

At least some political analysts and rights workers say the recent mob killing of a Vietnamese man should be a call to the government to reform its immigration policies.

EU Delegation Discusses Trade Linked To Rights Abuses

Sugar plantations along the coast have been linked to land disputes, forced eviction and violence, making them potentially ineligible for preferential trade deals with Europe.

Courage Needed To Fight Corruption, Advocate Says

Preap Kol said the best way to defeat the practice is for Cambodians to live “in dignity” in their daily lives.

Defense Minister Warns Against Attempts to ‘Topple’ Government

The minister appeared to be addressing the opposition, which has said it will call for mass demonstrations if election reform is not enacted by the ruling Cambodian People’s Party.

ILO Reports Improved Factories from December to February

In a new report, the ILO says 30 of those factories showed signs of compliance improvement in 21 categories from December 2013 to February 2014.

Election Body Reform Elusive as Negotiators Seek Agreement

Son Chhay, who is leading the negotiating team for the Rescue Party, said more talks will take place March 24.

Prince Ranariddh Officially Files for New Political Party

Prince Norodom Ranariddh on Monday officially filed to form a new political party, one he says he hopes will reunite supporters of the monarchy.

Security Sector Working Group To Make Policy Recommendations

The working group will have 26 members from a wide spectrum of government and nongovernment agencies to produce policy recommendations to Cambodia’s leaders.

Ongoing Campaign Raises Awareness on Cervical Cancer

Worldwide, cervical cancer kills some 250,000 women per year, 85 percent of whom live in low- or middle-income countries, according to the World Health Organization.

For Cambodian Kids, a Tinseltown Legacy

For former Hollywood executive, it was the image of sick children atop mountains of trash that changed his life forever.

Lower Mekong Countries Urge Halt to Lao Dam Project

Lao officials say they are conducting the project transparently and with the proper safeguards.

Opposition Renews Push for a Parliamentary Approved Election Body

The Rescue Party has been boycotting the formation of a new government since the July 2013 elections, which it says were marred by fraud.