More stringent measures on the way to combat Coronavirus
A question is raised as to what measures could be implemented by the authorities to prevent community transmission of virus, while preserving Khmer culture.
Category: Editorial
Waging the war against Coronavirus
Khmer Times calls upon all of us to join hands in solidarity and partnership to defeat the disease together and to recover from the crisis together.
Ministry of Health should pick up the pace on COVID-19 pandemic
Leadership change within the Ministry of Health would help Cambodia to better respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Institutional surgery needed to rejuvenate the government
Even though the Prime Minister has said openly that a cabinet reshuffle will take place soon, that several ministers were under performing, the lackadaisical attitude of some ministers still exist.
A friend in need is a friend indeed
There is nothing wrong for Cambodia to forge close relationship with China. China is not a “monster”: PM Hun Sen.
Asean’s response to Covid-19
Right after assuming the chairmanship of Asean in 2020, Vietnam has been challenged by the outbreak of Cov-19 disease.
Cabinet reshuffle must be fair and comprehensive
The announcement of PM on an impending cabinet reshuffle has set off a flurry of activity from second-generation leaders who are reportedly making a scramble for positions.
Cabinet reshuffle expected
The long-awaited cabinet reshuffle is expected this year after the public disappointment over the low performance of some ministries.
Clarity needed as trust deficit widens between Cambodia and Asean ally over ‘MS Westerdam’
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen last week expressed his disappointment with Malaysia over the irregularity of testing the 83-years old US passenger of the MS Westerdam cruise ship.
Time needed to prepare for Novel Coronavirus to strike in Cambodia
While we must continue efforts to contain its spread, it is also time that all countries, including Cambodia, prepare for the possibility of wider transmission.
Long-anticipated decision on EBA arrives, time for Cambodia to take stock and reform
As expected, the European Commission (EC) recommended to partially revoke preferential trade treatment under the Everything but Arms (EBA) trade deal last night.
Cambodia’s transitional economy: Issues to be solved
The main sources of economic growth remain narrow, relying on traditional sectors such as textiles, agriculture and tourism.
Cambodia-China: Solid and ironclad friendship
The sudden decision of Prime Minister to visit China and the warm welcome by Chinese leaders at such short notice signifies a special bond between the leaders and peoples of the two nations.
Cambodia’s foreign policy 2020
The annual conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation wrapped up last week with several key observations and messages on international politics and Cambodia’s foreign policy priorities.
How should Cambodia respond to the new Coronavirus?
Cambodia, in the face of this, must take aggressive measures. All the airports must implement strict health monitoring measures for inbound flights, especially from China.
Diversification is critical for Cambodia’s economic growth
Since the first law on investment in Cambodia was promulgated in 1994, Cambodia’s moves towards the diversification of the sources of growth and trade partners have produced only limited outcomes.
Facing risks as EBA decision looms
Economic security defines national security. Economic success and social justice play a critical role in determining the legitimacy of the government.
Leading reforms in Cambodia’s government
This week, Khmer Times have run two editorials calling for accountability in the public sector and the empowerment of new generation of leadership.
Awaiting a new generation of leadership
Several cabinet ministers in Cambodia have been in their posts for a good 27 years. Some were appointed as co-minister’s way back in 1993 and remain in their positions today, albeit minus to co.
Accountability is essential for the public to trust in the government’s work
The recent building collapse in Kep city that killed 36 people and wounded scores of others, and the calls for the governor of Kep to resign or even be sacked, should be a wakeup call for the Government.
Spate of building collapses challenges the construction authorities’ abilities
A spate of building collapses and construction-related deaths in the past six months, along with the declaration that up to 23 already constructed, some occupied, in Sihanoukville alone were to be demolished, draws unwarranted attention to the construction boom in the country.
Cautious optimism for the coming year
In ushering in the first day of the new year, Cambodia is calling for concrete reforms.
The lessons we have learned from 2019
What is supposed to be a remarkable year after a defining landslide polls victory in 2018, the year 2019 comes to an end very much the same way it started – it is merely rhetorical than substantive.
Cambodia’s economic outlook 2020
According to various forecasts, Cambodia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate is expected to ebb slightly to less than 7 percent growth in 2020 mainly
Cambodia’s political outlook for 2020: Constant, robust reform on the agenda
The failure of Sam Rainsy’s plan to overthrow the government via what he calls a “populist uprising” creates a new turning point in Cambodian politics.
Are the curtains falling on “Sam Rainsy’s political comeback”?
In the weeks leading up to what could have been the much delayed and long awaited premiere of the sequel to Rainsy’s political life, Cambodians feared what might have been, while the rest of the world looked on with relative indifference.
A tale of two cities
In his novel “A Tale of Two Cities”, a well-known historical novelist, Charles Dickens, wrote, ”It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom…”, This is quite a reminiscent of Cambodian politics.
Opposition given new lease of life, should avoid confrontational stance
By any standards, the coup plot orchestrated by Sam Rainsy has failed. Those supporters, including some foreigners, who stand with Sam Rainsy have faced and will face consequences.
Kem Sokha’s faction has brighter future
Phnom Penh Court has allows Kem Sokha to be free to travel within Cambodia.
Indonesia and Malaysia test Asean unity
The decision by the Indonesian and Malaysian governments to allow fugitive Cambodian politicians to use their countries as political platforms against the Cambodian government is a clear violation of the non-interference principle of Asean.
