Focus Cambodia 2021-22 / All Stories

Energy

A better grid

Cambodia’s recent turn to coal-fired energy has raised eyebrows among investors. But for those in the renewables sector, there are still plenty of reasons to look on the bright side

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Interview

Brands on the brink of collapse

Roy Manalili, General Manager of JTI Cambodia sits down with Focus Cambodia magazine to discuss how extreme regulations leading to the erosion of brands and of brand value are a growing threat to businesses. JTI believes better regulations benefit all entities, including governments, businesses and communities

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Interview

“Cambodia could become a 5G territory by mid-2021”

Telecom providers are waiting for legislation necessary for the rollout of 5G in the Kingdom. Smart CEO Thomas Hundt discusses 5G, obstacles to deployment, and the future of digital communication tech in the Kingdom

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Renewable energy

Energy Solutions

Established in 2018, GreenYellow has found its niche in Cambodia

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Development

Finding the balance

Though it’s now one of Cambodia’s largest corporations, Soma Group was literally built from the ground up

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Food & Agriculture

Home grown

With a wealth of high-quality agricultural products grown in Cambodia, the country has a lot to offer local, regional, and global markets. However, equipment upgrades, reimagined marketing strategies and big-picture thinking will be required if the Kingdom is to catch up with regional peers

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Social security

Hope on the horizon

While economic progress marches on, not everyone has benefited from this financial boom. Addressing disparities, Cambodia’s government has undertaken a plan that aims to help the country’s most vulnerable and has transformative potential for the Kingdom

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CSR

It’s natural

Corporate responsibility is helping one company to safeguard Cambodia’s ecological treasures

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Podcast

Listen to the future

Get a well rounded picture while on the road with Anakut – a podcast series produced jointly by Southeast Asia Globe and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Cambodia

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Finance

Local focus, global reach

BPC’s banking tech has already updated best practices across Asia. Focus Cambodia speaks with Veasna Nguon, Business Development Director for Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar about its recent entry to Cambodia, and what the firm envisions as a new hub with long-term ambition

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Interview

Natural and responsible Cambodian beauty products go abroad

Focus Cambodia sits down with Antoine Bancel, co-founder of BODIA the Cambodian Apothecary, to learn more about how they are exporting their natural and responsible beauty products around the world and how they’ve built a brand people can’t stop talking about

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Tourism

Open for business

Betting on Cambodia’s ongoing economic growth, the capital’s thriving hospitality industry sees new entrants count on a strong recovery of business travel following the 2020 pandemic crisis

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Agriculture

Rooted in conservation

IBIS Rice was founded on a dream of profitable wildlife-friendly agriculture. Now, the company has made that a reality

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Sustainability

Sustainable Charcoal

Khmer Green Charcoal provides a sustainable alternative to wood charcoal for cooking

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Interview

Team at heart

DHL Country Director Prayag Chitrakar on the importance of upskilling and the role of environmental responsibility in the global behemoths’ operations in Cambodia

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Fintech

Tech & Money

A young population with an enthusiasm for digital innovation coupled with consistent economic growth has created a promising market for fintech solutions. Focusing on financial inclusion, the most exciting developments will produce a more robust ecosystem and more opportunities to investors in the industry

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Interview

“The country has a geographical advantage”

Japan has had a strong presence in Cambodia for decades. Yogo Kanda, President of the Japanese Business Association of Cambodia (JBAC) and General Manager of Mitsubishi Corporation, explains the relationship between the two countries, the impact of Covid-19, and the outlook for Japanese investment in the Kingdom

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Property

The finest landmark at the gateway of Chroy Changvar

Winner of the Best Interior Design and Best Architectural Design awards at the 2019 Cambodia Asia Property Awards, The Peninsula Private Residences boosts a unique blend of private residences, varied facilities and hospitality-inspired services

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Investment policy

The gate keeper

The Secretary General of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), Sok Chenda Sophea, on promoting the Kingdom to investors while adhering to government policies and ambitions for sectorial growth

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Education

Transnational education in Singapore: Why and how does it benefit you?

Transnational Education (TNE) is all types of higher education programmes in which learners are located in a country different from where the awarding institution is based. It may be delivered through partnerships, joint degrees with overseas host institutions, or branch campuses

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