The stimulus package and the informal economy
Harrison White
How the Cambodian Government’s anti-COVID-19 aid is looking for fiscal reform
The stimulus package and the informal economy
Medical tourism highlights a changing prognosis for the Kingdom’s healthcare
Gerald Flynn
Many patients still seek treatment from abroad for a variety of ailments
Indecision, a stumbling block to reform agenda
Some, if not many, of Cambodia’s ministers have been holding their positions for a long time. Some since the first mandate which started way back in 1998.
Cambodia’s stymied reform efforts
Prime Minister Hun Sen made it abundantly clear in 2014 when he formed the Cabinet that reform was a key agenda, and that he expects ministers to stand up, be accountable and take initiatives.
Timely to make bureaucrats time conscious and accountable
The directive by Prime Minister Hun Sen to district governors to refrain from following him around to hear his speeches and instead focus on their constituents is long overdue and similar to the reduction on the number of public holidays, could not come any sooner.
17-point economic strategy to stimulate economic growth and soundbites
After the 18th private-public sector forum on March 29, Prime Minister Hun Sen announced a massive 17-point action plan for large-scale economic reforms.
Economic reforms given fresh impetus
At the 18th government private sector forum held a week ago, Prime Minister Hun Sen announced sweeping economic reforms.
Timely to make bureaucrats time conscious and accountable
The directive by Prime Minister Hun Sen to district governors to refrain from following him around to hear his speeches and instead focus on their constituents is long overdue. The reduction on the number of public holidays also could not come any sooner.
Diversification no longer important, it is now critical
Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday says rice exporters should turn to China and Vietnam in an effort to diversify the export market from the European Union.