Cautious optimism for the coming year
In ushering in the first day of the new year, Cambodia is calling for concrete reforms.
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Electoral reform ‘to change’ Malaysian politics
The victory of the Pakatan Harapan coalition in last year’s Malaysian general elections – the country’s first change of government via an electoral process – raised widespread expectations for long-suppressed reform.
Not just soundbites. Real action on the ground a must
Prime Minister Hun Sen’s continued push for dramatic reforms and structural change needs to be sustained and extended to all branches of the government. A whole-of-government approach is needed.
PM Hun Sen is serious about reforms
Last week saw a flurry of statements, actions and announcements being made by Prime Minister Hun Sen to push up by several notches, the fight against illegal logging, corruption, abuse of uniformed positions and crackdown on illegal gambling.
The key to integrating Cambodia into global value chains
Since its return to a market-oriented economy in 1989, Cambodia has pursued policies and reforms to integrate itself into regional and global value chains by modernising its industrial structure.
Justice Ministry pushes forward with reforms
Justice Ministry says it has reformed the justice sector since the CPP was re-elected.
China model not for other countries
China’s reform, though influenced by Western achievements, has come about largely because of the path laid out by the country itself.
Deep reforms needed to continue ‘healthy’ growth: Ministry
The government projects a slowdown in economic growth next year.
Despite challenges, economy on right track with reforms
Cambodia’s economy has shown a certain degree of resilience and tenacity in maintaining growth despite facing various political challenges from within and outside. Economic performance and output are the main sources of regime legitimacy.
Cambodia’s new era of reforms
Promising steps have been taken to improve the business and investment environment in the Kingdom through a package of reforms. But Chheang Vannarith cautions against being complacent and urges the private sector and civil society to continuously deepen their engagement with the government to ensure that reforms deliver results.
US demands regular review of Chinese trade reform
The US is pushing for regular reviews of China’s progress on pledged trade reforms.
Malaysian reform dynamics
Despite the flurry of reforms, announcements, prosecutions and policy changes since the election, most legal changes – such as abolition of the death penalty – remain to be implemented in Malaysia.
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.
Australia votes for sweeping reforms
Australian football faces its biggest upheaval in 15 years after sweeping governance reforms were endorsed.
Constitutional amendments debated on 25th anniversary
The government marks the 25th anniversary of the constitution by defending it.
Reform and diversification key to growth: experts
To unlock its growth potential, Cambodia must focus on structural reforms.
Students, teachers protest reforms
Hundreds of students and teachers yesterday protested at Preah Sisowath High School in Phnom Penh over the removal of their school director and the implementation of the New Generation School programme, which they claim alienates poor students.
Macron targets welfare spending
French President Emmanuel Macron’s government will tackle social spending in the next wave of its reforms.
Peru plans to ‘legitimise’ judicial reforms
Peru will hold a referendum to “legitimise” judicial reforms.
European businesses say time running out for China’s reforms
Time is running out for Beijing to fulfil its reform promises to maintain stable growth.
France, Germany have yet to agree on EU reforms
France and Germany make progress but yet to agree on a roadmap for euro reforms.
World Banks calls for greater support to small businesses
To continue the rapid economic expansion, the Kingdom needs structural reforms.
Envoy who cares for workers in Korea
As a young and talented official with experience in communication, Long Dimanche was appointed ambassador to South Korea in May last year.
