Senior officials from the Cambodian central government have announced that the government is prioritising its fight against Covid-19 over the EU’s withdrawal of its ‘Everything But Arms’ (EBA) scheme.
The rise and fall of Cambodia’s Pub Street, the most notorious party strip in the country
Although the area was reopened in June, Pub Street in Cambodia’s north-western city of Siem Reap has seen little sign of recovery, falling victim to a problem that had been in the making longer than …
Cambodia cancels fest to prevent virus surge
The Cambodian government has said it will cancel the three-day Water Festival scheduled to take place in late October in an effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19. A letter dated August 11 and …
Fayetteville local, non-profit on mission to establish EMS system in Cambodia
For Fayetteville local James Garcia, he’s always had a mission in life. The former Army medic and longtime EMS paramedic was struck by a car in 1994, while responding to an emergency on the highway.
EU trade sanctions on Cambodia – heavy toll on garment workers
The European Union reimposed customs duties on many of Cambodia’s exports this week, suspending its trade arrangement over concerns about human rights.
Cambodia’s refinancing applications by small businesses drop sharply
The number of loan restructuring applications has seen a steep drop over the last three months in an encouraging sign of Covid-19’s loosening grip on the Kingdom, the Cambodia Microfinance Association …
Cambodia’s refinancing applications by small businesses drop sharply
The number of loan restructuring applications has seen a steep drop over the last three months in an encouraging sign of Covid-19’s loosening grip on the Kingdom, the Cambodia Microfinance Association …
Stopping Cambodia’s Reckless Urban Development
State capture has turned the Cambodian government into an agent of private industrial interests, rather than a defender of citizens’ interests. To protect those at permanent risk of displacement, the …
One million Cambodians under threat from development of vital wetlands – report
New sprawling development near Phnom Penh could prompt environmental catastrophe, including for the capital’s water systems Christopher Knaus Cambodian authorities plan to turn the Tompoun …
Wither tourism? Can Cambodia resuscitate the sector post-Covid-19?
With international tourism annihilated, it is now down to respective governments to resuscitate the sector. Cambodia must do the same but critics are sceptical of its intentions A storm beckons on the …