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Cambodia: Advertisement that Attracts

Tharum Bun · 17:26

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A Cambodia blogger praises the government for the improved press rights and freedom of expression, but wants the Ministry of Culture as well as Ministry of Information to ensure that all commercial TV ads should be properly monitored before going on air. 2 comments · »»

Global: The price of food, the cost of despair

John Liebhardt · 22:09

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The crisis of skyrocketing food prices is affecting all economic groups in every corner of the world. Every day, it seems, high-priced food sends another country lurching through some crisis: demonstrations, riots, rumors of hoarding, falling governments, even deaths. Global Voices is well positioned to follow the nuances of this complex ... 9 comments · »»

Southeast Asia: Rice and food price crisis

Mong Palatino · 16:14

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The Southeast Asian region, home to several emerging and developing economies, is also struggling to cope with the global food price crisis. Bloggers discuss the impact of the crisis in the region. 2 comments · »»

Southeast Asia: Rising price of rice

Mong Palatino · 05:04

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Rice is the staple food in Southeast Asia and in many parts of the world. Many people in Southeast Asia are worried over reports that rice is getting more expensive and supplies are dwindling. Bloggers discuss the impact of the rice crisis in the region. 6 comments · »»

Cambodia: Monks Stopped From Petitioning

Preetam Rai · 08:41

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Bloggers outside and inside Cambodia are discussing the violent dispersal of monks who wanted to petition Vietnamese Embassy in Phnom Penh for unfair detainment of a Cambodian monk and Vietnam's absorption of Cambodian territory in the past. Read on for background to the incident and links to the blogs talking about the issue. 3 comments · »»

Myanmar: Prayer Meets and Support in Neighbouring Countries

Preetam Rai · 04:29

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Protest vigils and prayer meets in support of the protesting monks in Myanmar are being held in neighboring countries. This post has some images and videos from South East Asian countries. 9 comments · »»

Cambodia: Blogging from Siem Reap

Tharum Bun · 21:19

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Cambodian blogger and Global Voices Author Tharum Bun talks to fellow blogger Vireak from Seam Reap. Tharum asks Vireak about his motivations for starting and maintaining his blog. Vireak shares his unique ideas on the blogging scene in Cambodia. 7 comments · »»

Cambodia: Net commentators react to Kem Sokha's new Human Rights Party

Geoffrey Cain · 00:45

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A new political party has been launched in Cambodia. Human Rights Party (HRP) is being fronted by activist Kem Sokha. Cambodians are commenting online on the new party and the emerging dynamics in the political space. 7 comments · »»