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June 12, 2019

EU, US should respect Cambodia’s sovereignty: Chinese official

A Chinese government official has urged the European Union and the United States to respect Cambodia’s sovereignty

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.

Daunting task of formalizing Cambodia’s informal sector
The informal economy in Cambodia plays a significant role in the nation’s overall economic structure, contributing approximately 48.7% of GDP during the period from 1999 to 2007, as highlighted by (Tanaka & Hashiguchi, 2019).
Bangladesh’s many fault lines explain its turmoil
While there are various reasons explaining the events in Bangladesh over the past few weeks, the central narrative forwarded is the autocratic governance style of the deposed Prime Minister (PM), Sheikh Hasina.
Barnier: the ‘French Joe Biden’ who grappled with Brexit
VETERAN French politician Michel Barnier has held a collection of top jobs as minister, European Union commissioner and negotiator on Brexit during a half-century political career that has seen him tack further to the right in recent years.
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.