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March 29, 2019

The quintessential UN diplomat

When career diplomat Benny Widyono died in his sleep in the United States on March 17, the world lost a beaut bloke, a distinguished diplomat, a United Nations governor of Siem Reap Province and an Ambassador and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps as UN Ambassador to Cambodia.

China and the US Stabilizing their Complex Ties
Accounting for over 40 percent of global GDP, the US-China relationship is undeniably the most significant and complex bilateral relationship in the world.
Challenges Facing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Accessing Loans in Cambodia
The challenges faced by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Cambodia when accessing loans are multi-faceted and deeply intertwined with the economic and regulatory environment.
Cambodia’s Green Energy Transition Needs Reforms
Cambodia is at a critical juncture in energy transition. The nation faces rapid energy demand growth and high electricity prices due to its reliance on fuel imports. Simultaneously, Cambodia’s vulnerability to climate change, particularly from increased flooding risks, threatens critical infrastructure.

The Making of AI Regulations: One-Size-Fit-All?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a catchphrase, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, because the pandemic has halted people-to-people communication while serving as a valuable time and space for the development of digital technology and AI, which has significantly transformed human existence.
The rat race: Why has the West decided to accuse Kiev of blowing up the Nord Stream?
Unexpected revelations by Western media about the background of the sabotage on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline stem from an intensified struggle around the decrepit Ukrainian project.
West Bank city ‘cut off from the world’ in latest Israeli attack
Concrete slabs and sheet metal were piled high alongside streets in Jenin on Saturday, as residents assessed the damage from Israel’s West Bank raid even as explosions persisted nearby.
Cambodia’s Strategic Roles in Hong Kong’s Push for RCEP Membership
In light of strategic geoeconomic reasons related to trade and investment, Hong Kong’s interest in Cambodia is expanding as the geopolitical and economic landscapes change.

Green energy transformation to create employment opportunities
The green energy transformation is expected to significantly impact employment, creating new opportunities while posing challenges for certain sectors. According to the World Economic Forum, the transition to renewable energy will create millions of new jobs globally.
Cambodia, China, ILO call for disability inclusion in job market
The National Employment Agency under the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT)of Cambodia, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) of China recently hosted a regional knowledge-sharing workshop to facilitate the exchange of good practices among Southeast Asian officials. The workshop puts disability inclusion high on the agenda to ensure that persons with disabilities are not left behind.
Tight, taut and tension-filled ‘Rebel Ridge’ is a first-rate drama
The film Rebel Ridge opens with a shot of a lanky, muscular stranger riding into a small, corrupt Southern town – a scene we’ve all seen plenty of times. Except this stranger isn’t in a truck or on a horse. He’s on a bicycle.