Why reforms are needed to save Cambodia’s future
The outright election victory of the Cambodian People’s Party, led by Prime Minister Hun Sen, has secured political stability and social order in the Kingdom.
Category: Editorial
Cambodia intensifies good neighborhood diplomacy
Prime Minister Hun Sen’s official visits to Lao PDR and Vietnam last week signifies a new era in Cambodia’s foreign policy priorities.
Cambodia’s cultural diplomacy 2.0
Rich in history and cultural assets, Cambodia has a great potential and comparative advantage to expand its international networks of friendship and partnerships through cultural diplomacy, and project its soft power based on the contribution to human civilisation.
A tardy EU response forsakes Cambodia’s rice sector
For more than a decade, Cambodia has had excellent trade ties with the EU, registering some 5.8 billion euros ($6.56 billion) worth of exports in 2017, compared with a mere 837 million euros ($947 million) in 2007.
A sickening tale of Cambodia’s rice exports
In 2015, the Cambodian government’s set target of exporting one million tons of rice fell short the moment it was announced.
Reforms required in the post-EBA Cambodia
For Cambodia, EBA provides a lot of benefits to the agriculture industry, in particular, rice and a number of other potential products.
Institutions behind Chinese aid
Before the 1980s, Chinese foreign aid primarily served a political purpose, whereas since the 1990s, it also has been driven by commercial interests.
Financial risks could derail Asia’s economic growth
Asia is one of the largest contributors to global economic growth but there is a Catch-22 situation. The higher the economic growth from increases in investment, the higher will be the current account deficit.
Cambodia’ foreign policy in defiance of hegemony
Cambodia’s foreign policy stance is now more assertive after the formation of the new government in the sixth legislature. Prime Minister Hun Sen is determined not to tolerate international pressures and intervention, especially with regards to democracy and human rights.
Japan’s high stakes diplomacy with the US and China
Next week Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be on a state visit to Beijing, to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. If the visit succeeds, it could be a significant game-changer in the region and beyond. Shiro Armstrong tells why.
Cambodia versus the EU’s double standards
Two countries in Asean have now been accorded pariah-like status in what seems to be clear double standards practiced by the EU.
Cambodia’s worldview 2018
Cambodia’s foreign policy has been robustly reformed after a leadership change in 2016. Over the past two years, Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and his team have taken concrete measures to enhance institutional capacity.
Cambodia’s balance between China, Vietnam
Maintaining a flexible, stable equilibrium between key strategic and economic partners is a matter of long-term survival for a small nation like Cambodia.
Embrace Industry 4.0 or risk being left behind
The essence of Industry 4.0’s vision is the “Internet of Things” – the ubiquitous connection of people, things and machines – and Blockchain – a technology that enables the decentralised and secure storage and transfer of information.
How Asean should respond to geopolitical risks
The power shifts are real and Asean needs to adjust to survive and stay relevant.
Melting of power politics with national reconciliation
The release on bail of Kem Sokha was a milestone in promoting national reconciliation after more than a year of political tensions.
The new cabinet must inspire change for all
The much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle to kick off the sixth mandate of the Royal Government turned from a rumble on the Mekong to mere poof that it is business-as-usual – consolidating the success of conservatives in their positions.
Whatever the taste, the source of the wine remains the same
Events over the weekend were interesting as there were sweeping changes in the Ministry of Interior, where up to 10 senior officials were asked to retire and new ones installed.
A need to mind the gaps in Cambodia and China ties
China’s economic power and influence can be a source for sustainable development in Cambodia, but for this to happen requires strong leadership from both countries.
Funcinpec’s uncertain future
Intra-party politics and power struggles are the main causes explaining the downfall of the party.
