The Arts

Dancing Against Odds

Saturday, 29 May 2010 16:12

What does traditional Khmer dance and classical Western ballet have in common? If nothing else, then at least Sokvannara Sar. Words by Nora Lindstrom.

Mistaken identities, international diamond smugglers, hitmen and hallucinogenic truffles all feature in Johan Smits’ debut novel, Phnom Penh Express. Mark Bibby Jackson catches up with the Penh’s next Martin Amis.

Dancing to a Modern Tune

Wednesday, 05 May 2010 13:50

Contemporary dance is still in its infancy in Cambodia, yet dancer and choreographer Yon Davy is determined to help it grow. Words by Nora Lindstrom.

The CIAs Covert War in Laos

Saturday, 03 April 2010 20:47

AsiaLIFE’s Kate Liana sits down with filmmaker Marc Eberle to discuss his touching documentary on the CIAs covert war in Laos.

Fancy a Ride?

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 13:55

Hans Kemp and AsiaLIFE’s own Conor Wall showcase the Kingdom’s most curious modes of transportation in their new photographic book, Carrying Cambodia.

From six people on an old motorbike to a car roof crowded by a dozen passengers, there is seemingly no end to the inventive ways in which Cambod...