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Foreigners Share VN Tales on Telly

September 2, 2010 by Expat Advisory

A reality travel show hosted by foreigners fluent in Vietnamese debuted on Ho Chi Minh City Television last month.

Each episode of Viet Nam — Dat nuoc toi yeu (Vietnam — The country I love) features several 10-minute short stories narrated by foreigners who discuss their favourite things about Vietnam: the society, landscapes, culture, arts and entertainment, lifestyle, tourism and sport.

The series aims to provide local viewers with unique views of their home country, as told by foreigners studying and working in Vietnam.

The Mirrored Mirror

September 2, 2010 by Norbert Klein

Southeast Asia GLOBE

The Mirror, Vol. 14, No. 680

This is a special text: the first in the third phase in the history of The Mirror. The first started in 1997 and lasted into 2006 with weekly editions on paper, also available for subscription over the Internet in the form of PDF files; the second with daily editions from 2007 until the end of August 2010, and now the third phase.

1 Bedroom Apartment in Duan Penh

September 1, 2010 by David Murphy IPS

Upstairs lounge

Fantastic one bedroom apartment is now available in Duan Penh. Located a couple of blocks back from the Riverside and with views of the Royal Palace gardens this one bedroom apartment is ideally located for the expat professional.

Split over two levels downstairs consists of lounge, kitchen and toilet, taking the wooden stairs to the first floor you enter the main bedroom with en-suite, second lounge leading onto a private balcony.

Why LuckyFishSoup bags will make you happy

September 1, 2010 by Laura Joy Kiddle

From from the ashes of Cambodia’s dark past of genocide and crimes against humanity, a new community of Khmer people are rising, the capital city of Phnom Penh is fast becoming an arts and cultural development hub, with crossovers of culture, language and people being a common finding through the bustling streets, workplaces and markets of Phnom Penh.

Cue the quirky, fun, individual stylings of Cambodia’s first true designer bags, totes and purses, LuckyFishSoup.

Riverwind, A Mekong Hideaway

September 1, 2010 by Naomi Goldsmith-Dixon

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Living in Phnom Penh is not always easy. Each of us at some point feels the need to take a break and get away from the hustle and bustle of this ever busy city. At times it can seem difficult to find a place to get away, with work constraints and tight deadlines for most of us, a five hour drive down to the coast or into the province can seem like an unwanted hassle. However, as the latest addition to the luxury accommodation scene in Phnom Penh, Riverwind can solve all you problems. Just a ten minute ferry ride across the Mekong this place can offer both a decadent retreat and also a chance to escape to the Cambodian countryside.

Human Rights Defenders Encounter More Danger

September 1, 2010 by The Mirror

The Mirror, Vol. 14, No. 680

“Phnom Penh: According to the latest report from the Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights [LICADHO], titled ‘Attacks and Threats against Human Rights Defenders in Cambodia from 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2009,’ human rights defenders in Cambodia faced more danger during the last two years.

Cambodia and Thailand Will Speed Up Creating a Special Economic Zone after Diplomatic Relations Have Been Restored

August 31, 2010 by The Mirror

The Mirror, Vol. 14, No. 680

“Yesterday [29 August 2010], Cambodian and Thai officials promised to speed up establishing the Ou Neang Special Economic Zone in Banteay Meanchey soon, saying that the zone is a sign of warm relations between the two countries.

To Trust the Law Means to Trust that the Law is not only Written, but that It Is Implemented

August 30, 2010 by Norbert Klein

The Mirror, Vol. 14, No. 679

Social stability depends on a situation where the citizens trust that the law is implemented. Not every time when somebody thinks to be treated unjustly this is also true. But the fact that every week there are several reports of demonstrations of groups

Within Six Months of This Year the Trade between Cambodia and China Amounted to US$627 Million

August 30, 2010 by The Mirror

The Mirror, Vol. 14, No. 679

“Phnom Penh: The Counselor of the Economic and Commercial Section of the Chinese Embassy to Cambodia, Mr. Jin Yuan, said that according to Chinese customs statistics, within six months of 2010, the Cambodian-Chinese trade amounted to US$627 million, an increase by 37.70% compared to the corresponding period last year.

Toll Plans to Import New Trains into Cambodia

August 30, 2010 by The Mirror

The Mirror, Vol. 14, No. 679

“According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the Toll Royal Railway company [TRR] plans to spend US$81 million to bring in new trains to Cambodia.

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