Cycles of Change

Carved in the stone of Angkor temples for over ten centuries, Bokator is the oldest fighting art of Cambodia. Khmer warriors used physical practice to build inner strength before facing external enemies. In 2022, UNESCO added the art to the list of world cultural treasures to protect this history. [...]

National housing markets reflect deep shifts in public rules, bank credit, and global money flows. Over the past three decades, both the Czech Republic and Cambodia moved away from state control toward open market trade. While both nations saw rapid city growth and rising land prices, their core [...]

In the heart of Phnom Penh, a quiet tech shift has taken root across the young nation of Cambodia. For decades, post-war growth in Southeast Asia leaned on foreign aid grants and imported consumer goods. Local tech pioneer Rithy Thul chose a different road by betting on home-grown ideas and open [...]

Khmer Martial Arts and Thai Martial Arts have distinct histories and characteristics, shaped by the cultural, historical, and regional influences of Cambodia and Thailand respectively. Khmer Martial Arts, also known as Bokator or Labok Kator, traces its roots back to ancient times in Cambodia. It [...]

Thousands of foreign retirees and remote professionals move to Cambodia each year, drawn by warm river towns, inexpensive housing, and the dignity of living well on modest monthly incomes. In cities like Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and coastal enclaves like Kampot, an older tenant can rent a sunlit [...]