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Photo of the Day: Taking A Break From Class in Cambodia

A young student looks up from his book to pose for a photo in Cambodia on May 8, 2013. (GPE/Natasha Graham/Flickr)
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A young student looks up from his book to pose for a photo in Cambodia on May 8, 2013. (GPE/Natasha Graham/Flickr)

May 10th by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

Photo of the Day: An Abandoned Temple in Cambodia

Moss covers the walls of an old temple in Cambodia on July 8, 2012. (Bo47/Flickr)
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Moss covers the walls of an old temple in Cambodia on July 8, 2012. (Bo47/Flickr)

May 3rd by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

Thai-Cambodia Territorial Spat Offers a Role for the World Court

The Preah Vihear temple in Cambodia (shown here in 2010) is the site of a long-running territorial dispute between Cambodia and Thailand. (theonlymikey/Flickr)
Policy

Thailand is reluctant to submit its territorial dispute with Cambodia to the International Court of Justice. But doing so, says John Ciorciari, "would would send a powerful signal about its commitment to international law."

April 24th by John Ciorciari | Comments

Kong Nay in Concert: You Read About It in the New York Times, Watch It Here

Cambodian chapei dong vong (long-neck guitar) player Kong Nay performs at Asia Society New York on April 20, 2013. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)
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The Cambodian chapei dong vong (long-neck guitar) master's performance at Asia Society New York — now available in full — gets a shout out from the New York Times.

April 22nd by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

Video: An Exclusive Song From Kong Nay, Master of the Mekong Delta Blues

Watch legendary Cambodian singer Kong Nay perform live for free at 8 p.m. Saturday night New York time at AsiaSociety.org/Live.
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Also, watch a complete live concert from the legendary Cambodian singer for free at 8 p.m. Saturday night New York time at AsiaSociety.org/Live.

April 19th by Dan Washburn | Comments

Live from New York, This Saturday Night: Cambodia's Master Guitarist Kong Nay

Cambodian musician Kong Nay plays the chapei dong vong (long-neck guitar).
Arts

Cambodian long-neck guitar player Kong Nay brings his soulful sounds to the Asia Society New York stage this Saturday night. The concert is sold-out, but don't despair: it will also be a free live webcast on AsiaSociety.org/Live.

April 18th by Asia Society | Comments

Photo of the Day: A Peeping Ray of Sunlight in Cambodia

A boat is docked by the banks at the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, Tonle Sap, Cambodia on March 17, 2013. (julien texier/Flickr)
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A boat is docked by the banks at the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, Tonle Sap, Cambodia on March 17, 2013. (julien texier/Flickr)

March 19th by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

Guggenheim's 'No Country' Exhibit Bound for Asia Society Hong Kong in Fall

Navin Rawanchaikul,
Arts

Lauded by Holland Cotter in the New York Times, a new group exhibition encompasses 22 artists and collectives from the Indian subcontinent, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

February 26th by Elaine Merguerian | Comments

Asia Blog's Top Five Posts of 2012

Lifestyle
The best Chinese restaurants in America, Oprah eating with her hands, and Obama's trip to Southeast Asia were among the most interesting topics to readers this year.
December 25th by Liz Flora | Comments

Chinese Investment Ensures Human Rights Remain Low Priority in Cambodia

Then-President of China Hu Jintao (L) is welcomed by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (R) in Phnom Penh on March 31, 2012. Hu arrived in the Cambodian capital on a state visit to bolster ties between the already-close nations. (Pring Samrang/AFP/Getty Images)
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Human rights in Cambodia are in a dire state, and China holds a lion's share of the blame, argues Pulitzer Prize-winner Joel Brinkley.

December 14th by Joel Brinkley | Comments

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