Archive: May 2019



STORY OF THE DAY • May 23, 2019 • 5 min read

Going green Three Cambodian companies pioneering sustainable business

By Claire Baker-Munton • May 23, 2019
Cambodia’s economy is going from strength to strength, with GDP expected to grow by 7% in 2018 and 2019. But with rising incomes comes a greater need for environmental responsibility and leadership in the face of infrastructure gaps – here are three companies paving the way

STORY OF THE DAY • May 22, 2019 • 8 min read

Belt and Road How Cambodia can make the most of China’s millions

By Robin Spiess • May 22, 2019
While Cambodia has benefitted hugely from the many projects funded by China’s Belt and Road Initiative in the Kingdom, it must ensure that it remains open to a wide range of foreign investment

STORY OF THE DAY • May 20, 2019 • 4 min read
Partner Content

International exhibition on Building Materials, Architecture, Interior Design, Furniture & Décor

By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 20, 2019
Architectural, décor, and building material professionals from across Southeast Asia will gather in Phnom Penh, Cambodia to attend Cambodia Architect & Décor, the 4th International Exhibition on Building Materials, Architecture, Interior Design, Furniture and Décor, which will be held from 6 to 8 June 2019, at the Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Center

May 17, 2019 • 1 min read

SCIA healthy eating workshop

Join us for a morning of healthy eating talk, and hands-on minion bento lunchbox activity at SCIA Healthy Eating Workshop
By Singapore Cambodia International Academy • May 17, 2019

May 16, 2019 • 10 min read
PropertyGuru Cambodia Property Awards

The kingdom's largest gala ceremony

Cambodia’s most ambitious and innovative real estate developers ruled the 4th Annual PropertyGuru Cambodia Property Awards, which presented 38 competitive categories and special awards during an exclusive gala dinner on Friday, 3 May 2019, at the prestigious Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra ballroom
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 16, 2019

May 06, 2019 • 8 min read
Environment

Belt and Road countries to China: clean energy, not coal

Citizens of countries participating in China’s Belt and Road Initiative strongly prefer clean energy over the coal projects that have become Beijing’s calling card, a new survey shows
By Hans Nicholas Jong / Mongabay • May 06, 2019

May 03, 2019 • 3 min read
Say No to Plastic

Babel Guesthouse focuses on responsible tourism

Every month, Southeast Asia Globe features stories from organisations around the region taking action to reduce plastic use. This month, we highlight Babel Guesthouse
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 03, 2019

May 02, 2019 • 3 min read

Discover the Kingdom's newest gallery with a celestial exhibition

Khmer Artist Savann Thav launches his latest art collection of colour-mastering canvas artworks related to the Celestial at his exhibition opened at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra on May 6th, 2019
By Southeast Asia Globe Editorial • May 02, 2019