The pandemic so far – Taking stock of economic losses, starting with the garment sector
The latest wave is sweeping through the Kingdom’s society and key economic sectors, thwarting growth just as it was on recovery mode
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The vaccine conundrum – Is Cambodia a victim of vaccine nationalism?
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 | 10:28The vaccination programme globally is beset by a shortage of supply via the COVAX Facility, partly due to vaccine-hogging by advanced economies. It has caused a furore among developing countries who are racing against time to inoculate their citizens
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Is Cambodia poised for more FDI as neighbours face political, Covid-19 uncertainties?
Thu, 4 Feb 2021 | 10:03As some Southeast Asian nations face internal issues, the Kingdom’s stability could be an attractive destination to investors, but institutional setbacks might turn them away
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Cambodia’s export-import challenged by staggering ocean freight rates
Thu, 28 Jan 2021 | 10:13Global surge in container shipping rates are pressing shippers who have had to absorb 25 to 30 per cent of costs at a time when every penny matters
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Powering up on coal but at what cost?
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 | 11:27The haste to expand economic growth and achieve rural electrification has drawn Chinese interest and though China is closing down fossil fuel plants in its country as emissions rise, Cambodia prefers to look the other way
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Reeling in Cambodia’s real estate sector
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 | 10:49A new norm sets the scene but risks continue to play out in the background
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Can Cambodia rise on the wings of Asian economic recovery in 2021?
Thu, 7 Jan 2021 | 11:01After a tough year, the Kingdom might be able to taste growth on the back of Asia’s expected leadership in global economic recovery
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Raising the alarm on rising private debt
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 | 08:59Although Cambodia’s economic growth has been somewhat underpinned by strong credit growth, it is starting to worry experts as the pandemic prolongs
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Profiting or profiteering? A niggling question behind Cambodia’s banking growth
Thu, 24 Dec 2020 | 10:17As the sector expands, allegations of financial institutions engaged in unconventional activities continue to show up like a bad debt
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“Prepare for the worst, hope for the best”
Thu, 17 Dec 2020 | 09:18Just as hope in economic recovery glimmered, local Covid-19 transmission debuted, further stressing the already-troubled path
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Darning a tattered garment sector – Kingdom sees hope in Covid-19 vaccine
Thu, 10 Dec 2020 | 10:02No doubt the vaccine’s arrival will indirectly restore manufacturing activity but industry players must make changes to adapt to a new normal in the global clothing market
