Cambodia

Singapore’s Seamless Succession: Lessons for Cambodia’s Political Quagmire

Singapore is providing a vivid example of what Cambodia could potentially achieve. The recent appointment of Lawrence Wong as Prime Minister marks a significant shift, with Wong taking over from Lee Hsien Loong, who had been in power for two...
Cambodia

Evolution of Cambodia’s Senate Election System

Cambodia is set to hold elections for its Senate, likely won by the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP), which would make former Prime Minister Hun Sen president. Hun Sen would replace Say Chhum, who is expected to retire. The Senate...
Southeast Asia countries

Is Southeast Asia’s history trap hindering progress?

Southeast Asia experienced its "end of history" moment in the late 1990s, with the region free of colonialism and the end of revanchism. All Southeast Asian countries, except Timor-Leste, were members of ASEAN, and Communist Vietnam and Laos were stable...
Cambodia

How to Strengthen Cambodia’s Economic Resilience

From 1999 to 2019, Cambodia's economy experienced a 7.7% compound annual growth rate and a fivefold increase in per capita income. However, the country's structural weaknesses were exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a sharp contraction from 7% growth...
Cambodia-China

Chinese ‘Peace Angel’ Medics: Cambodian Patients Laud Free Medical Aid

PHNOM PENH A Chinese "Peace Angel" medical team has provided free medical services to Cambodian patients, improving their health and saving them money on medical expenses. The team, led by Zhang Yi, began offering these services as part of the...
Independence Square, Phnom Penh city, Cambodia

Cambodia’s Mine-Free Vision: PM’s Call for Sustained Support by 2025

PHNOM PENH Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged the international community to support the country's mine-free goal by 2025, which includes achieving a 'Mine-Free Cambodia'. He made the appeal at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly...
Cambodia

iYunnan: Empowering Cambodia’s Capital – Phnom Penh Activities

PHNOM PENH The "iYunnan" series of activities in Cambodia was held to mark the 65th anniversary of China-Cambodia diplomatic ties. The event was organized by the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia, the Yunnan Provincial People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries,...
Cambodia opposition leader, Thach Setha

Cambodian Opposition Party Leader Sentenced to 18-Month Jail Term for Check Fraud

Phnom Penh, Cambodia Cambodia's political opposition leader, Thach Setha, has been convicted and sentenced to 18 months in prison for issuing worthless checks four years ago. The Phnom Penh Municipal Court found that Setha had issued several bounced checks in...
ASEAN.

Strengthening Intra-ASEAN Ties for Regional Growth

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is focusing on strengthening its intra-regional ties to promote stability, prosperity, and resilience in a rapidly changing global landscape. As regional dynamics evolve, the need for ASEAN member nations to strengthen cooperation within...
Prime Minister Hun Sen of Cambodia Meets with Wang Yi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Cambodia after Prime Minister’s son takes charge

Phnom Penh China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, visited Cambodia to reaffirm his country's commitment to the Southeast Asian nation after its current prime minister handed over the position to his son, Hun Sen, following a one-sided election last month. Hun...
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