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January 2, 2019

Malaysia bans smoking at all eateries from Jan 1

The smoking ban at all food establishments came into effect at midnight.

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.

Cambodia-South Korea Relations Under Hun Manet and Future Cooperation
As Cambodia commemorates the year of Prime Minister Hun Manet’s tenure in office, it is a fitting moment to contemplate the status of Cambodia-South Korea ties and consider ways to enhance this vital alliance further since establishing diplomatic relations in 1997.
Surviving the Influence: How LDCs in Southeast Asia Can Thrive Amid Thailand and Vietnam’s Dominance
In Southeast Asia, the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) of Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia face significant challenges in maintaining their sovereignty and fostering economic growth while neighboring driving forces, Thailand and Vietnam, continue to expand their influence.
Global AI governance a collective call for cooperation of countries
The first Workshop on AI Capacity Building, which opened in Shanghai on Tuesday, is in keeping with the spirit of the Shanghai Declaration on Global AI Governance that was issued during this year’s session of the World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in July.
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.

When heat turns deadly
Inside the climate chamber where Owen Dillon’s sitting, it’s unbearably hot.
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.