As Cambodia claws its way into lower-middle income status one of the biggest hurdles it faces on its journey to the next level is the lack of a steady supply of skilled labour preventing its […]
The death of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej on October 13, 2016 (See: End Of Days: Thailand King Bhumibol Adulyadej Dead) is proving to be a financial boon for Cambodia’s garment sector. In the wake of […]
In this Cambodia National Police (CNP) video Cambodian police take part in crowd-control and anti-riot training. Holding shields, throwing smoke grenades, and advancing on mock-protestors armed with sticks and juggling batons, the footage shows the […]
Ranked 79th in the world for road deaths per 100,000 vehicles and 81st in the world for road deaths per 100,000 population, Cambodia’s roads are already dangerous to drive on. One person is killed on […]
Cambodia’s under-resourced healthcare sector will shortly receive a much needed boost with the opening in Phnom Penh of the first Japanese owned, staffed, and managed hospital. Officially due to commence operation on October 17, Cambodia Prime Minister Hun […]
In a 2006 speech Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen praised China, saying that ‘China talks less but does a lot’. China is certainly doing a lot in Cambodia, becoming the country’s largest aid donor and […]
It’s the sort of story that wouldn’t be complete without a glut of puns, and the international press did not disappoint. The occasion: Thai Princess HRH Maha Chakri Sirindhorn ordering that a US$40,000 lakeside toilet […]