Phnom Penh, Sept. 14 -- CNC Television, a private Cambodian broadcaster owned by CBS under Royal Group, has rolled out a series of in-depth commentary programmes focusing on Vietnam's current affairs. The 15-minute talk shows, led by journalist Khieu Kola - a producer, presenter, and senior editor at CNC, frequently draw on reports from the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).

Talking with the VNA's reporters on the eve of its 80th anniversary (September 15), Khieu Kola, who is also Assistant to the President of the Cambodian Club of Journalists (CCJ), shared behind-the-scenes details on how CNC selects sources and why its team places such trust in VNA reporting.

As head of CNC's commentary programming, Khieu Kola explained that he pulls from all...