Cambodian PM’s proposed reforms show why EU sanctions will fail
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced reforms to offset the loss of free trade privileges with the EU. His announcement shows that he is most concerned by how the sanctions may impact him...
View ArticleCambodia gets serious about its illegal ivory trade
The director-general of Cambodia’s Customs and Excise is cracking down on the illegal ivory trade. Armed with new partnerships, an innovative anti-smuggling program and support from other ASEAN...
View ArticleUN human rights expert pushes Cambodia on repression as civil society struggles
A UN special rapporteur is urging the Cambodian government to improve its plans for inclusive development, protect freedoms of assembly and expression, and end unjust detentions.
View ArticleBrewing up nicely: Cambodia’s rapidly growing taste for craft beer
Following a global trend, the craft beer industry in Cambodia is growing at a rapid pace. Where has this newfound appreciation come from and why are companies choosing to launch there?
View ArticleAfrican Swine Fever hurts small farmers in ASEAN as governments try to stop...
African Swine Fever threatens to cripple the pork industry in Vietnam and Cambodia, as smallholder farmers struggle to prevent outbreaks.
View ArticleChinese naval facility in Cambodia is a reflection of US diplomatic failings
A recent Wall Street Journal report uncovered a secret agreement between China and Cambodia which would see Beijing assume partial control of Ream naval base. The road to this critical juncture is...
View ArticleNew Myanmar-China barter trade offers rice producers a rough deal
Rice merchants in Myanmar are struggling to adapt to a new barter trade deal with China. The barter deal aims to stabilise border trade but risks depriving Myanmar’s rice industry of much-needed income.
View ArticleCambodia cancels holidays to boost growth but stalls on key rights issues for...
The Cambodian government plans to eliminate six public holidays, including International Human Rights Day, in a move to attract investors. But the ploy has drawn criticism from civil society and...
View ArticleSoutheast Asian border demarcation talks carry pledges to coal power and...
New Myanmar-China and Laos-Cambodia border agreements saw leaders exploit power dynamics to push national interests that risk exacerbating ethnic conflicts and political repression.
View ArticleWill climate change spell the end of coal and hydropower in the Mekong?
As droughts and flooding in the Mekong River basin become harsher and more frequent due to the effects of climate change, coal and hydropower may no longer be viable development paths for the region.
View ArticleRainsy isn’t bringing democracy to Cambodia: he’s bringing a reality check
The impending return of Cambodia’s exiled opposition won’t bring democracy, but it will cement the ruling government’s status as an illegitimate, authoritarian regime.
View ArticleCan Hun Sen’s government plug the hole left by the EBA?
The EU says Cambodia must improve its human rights record or face a suspension of trade privileges. What will that mean for the nation’s financial health and the lives of ordinary Cambodians?
View ArticleEU rice tariffs hurt Cambodia’s farmers
Dealers use EU tariffs to squeeze Cambodian farmers. The episode holds warnings for 2020 as EBA protections remain under threat.
View ArticleAfter Sihanoukville: When a Belt and Road sideshow closes up shop
As the Cambodian government bans online gambling, the story of Sihanoukville has become a cautionary tale of Hun Sen’s attempts to shape the course of Chinese investment.
View ArticleCoronavirus: How they covered it
Coronavirus: A look at how the media responded to the biggest story of the week.
View ArticleThe partial withdrawal of EBA marks the failure of the EU’s engagement with...
The EU tried to push Cambodia on human rights by leveraging its preferential trade program. In partially withdrawing the program, it has entered a new phase of relations with the Hun Sen government.
View ArticleThe coronavirus outbreak weighs heavily on Cambodian supply chains
Interrupted Chinese supply chains threaten to cripple Cambodia’s economy.
View ArticleWill COVID-19 erase ASEAN’s progress on poverty in recent years?
As COVID-19 will drive up poverty rates in ASEAN, affecting some countries more than others, experts are worried it could undo years of hard work.
View ArticleCOVID-19 lessons for Cambodia: Boosting resilience and economic recovery
As Cambodia braces for the worst of COVID-19, the government needs to brace the economy for the short-term impacts and consider what recovery could look like in the post-pandemic world.
View ArticleESCAP’s COVID-19 response: the case for social protection grows stronger
Governments must respond to COVID-19 by strengthening social protections and international cooperation, according to a new report by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the...
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