Tag Archive: Yuon

Vietnamese FDI for Cambodian Economy, not welcome?

VIETNAM will invest an additional US $ 1.3 billion in Cambodia over the next two years. The investment will be aimed at several projects in oil and gas, electricity, minerals exploration, rubber and… Read More

Yuon: What’s in a xenonym?

We believe that understanding the Khmer language alone and living in Cambodia is necessary but not sufficient to truly open up the Khmer soul to non-Khmers. Khmerness is speaking the language, understanding Khmer idioms, appreciating Khmer jokes and their nuances, and enjoying Khmer music and poetry. It is a feeling that resonates with Khmer people living in Cambodia. Being Khmer should not be synonymous with Pol Pot. The actions that Pol Pot committed are complete anathema to the Khmer soul. A Khmer is someone who is proud of the civilization that Angkor has left as its legacy.

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