In a high-profile visit, the U. S. President arrived in Malaysia for a significant ASEAN meeting. His trip coincided with a crucial peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, which he helped to negotiate. This deal follows a violent border clash that left dozens dead and displaced hundreds of thousands. The conflict, marked by heavy artillery exchanges, had stra...
In Cambodia, a troubling issue lurks in the shadows. It is not talked about enough. It is intimate partner violence. This is when a man hurts his partner. It is a big problem for health and rights all over the world. Yet, in Cambodia, no one has looked at how this violence spreads across the country. The latest big study on health and population in Cambodia took pla...
The landscape of Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh, is changing rapidly. Chinese influence is becoming more visible. Streets are now adorned with Chinese signs. One of the most notable changes is the ring road encircling the city. It was officially renamed Xi Jinping Boulevard last year. This road is part of a larger project that includes a massive airport. This ai...
In Cambodia, a small hero is making a big difference. Ronin, a five-year-old African giant pouched rat, has found 109 landmines and 15 pieces of unexploded bombs since 2021. This is a big deal. Why? Because Cambodia is still full of dangerous leftovers from a war that ended over two decades ago. These mines and bombs are hidden everywhere, making it scary for people ...
Understanding how countries trade with each other is crucial. It helps figure out what they are good at and what they need to work on. In the world of farming, China and Cambodia have some interesting stories to tell. Their trade patterns shifted notably before and after the pandemic. China and Cambodia have unique strengths in what they grow and sell. From 2017 to ...
Trade barriers can be a big obstacle for countries trying to trade more freely. This study looks into how much it costs for Cambodia to trade with its top 30 partners from 1993 to 2019. Using a special way to measure trade costs, we found that Cambodia's trade costs dropped by 35. 43% over this time. Even after joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2004, cost...
In a surprising turn of events, a man suspected of killing a former Cambodian lawmaker has been handed over to Thai authorities. Ekkalak Paenoi, a 41-year-old Thai national, is accused of shooting Lim Kimya, a 74-year-old ex-politician from the now-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP). Lim Kimya, who held both Cambodian and French citizenship, was gunned ...
Former Cambodian lawmaker Lim Kimya was shot and killed in Bangkok. He was a dual citizen of Cambodia and France. A gunman on a motorcycle opened fire as Lim Kimya arrived in the city by bus from Siem Reap with his wife and uncle. Thai police are investigating the motive behind this brazen attack. Lim Kimya, 74, was a member of the Cambodian National Rescue Party (C...
Hepatitis C is a serious health issue in Cambodia, especially for people over 45. About 5% of this age group has the virus. To fight this, we need better ways to find and treat it. One important step is to look at how effective community-based screening programs are. This study, known as ANRS 12384 CAM-C, is a big test to see if these programs can improve access to h...
The world has been shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic, making everyone more prepared for future health crises. The WHO's Pandemic Treaty and the World Bank's Pandemic Fund are great steps forward. But what if we could combine these efforts with a broader healthcare goal like universal health coverage (UHC)? This could be especially beneficial for developing countries. T...