cambodia



STORY OF THE DAY • Jul 30, 2023 • 2 min read

Editorial Cambodia enters a new era

By Beatrice Siviero • Jul 30, 2023
Cambodia prepares for a change in political leadership from father to son while urban poors continue to increase amidst economic challenges and fast city developments.

STORY OF THE DAY • Jul 28, 2023 • 10 min read

Feature As regional cities expand, urban poor risk being left behind

By Beatrice Siviero • Jul 28, 2023
Housing experts say improving informal settlements is a key to social and economic development. But in fast-urbanising Southeast Asia, finding holistic solutions for the marginalised is easier said than done

STORY OF THE DAY • Jul 26, 2023 • 8 min read

Editorial After 38 years, Cambodia PM Hun Sen to hand office to son

By Andrew Haffner • Jul 26, 2023
On Wednesday, the prime minister officially announced that his eldest son, military commander Hun Manet would take his position on 22 August. In this editorial, Globe editor-in-chief Andrew Haffner looks back at the long arc of Hun Sen's political legacy

Jul 22, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

A week in politics

Cambodia prepares to vote in July general election as Thailand remains without new PM. Annamites mountain habitat is a concern for conservationists
By Beatrice Siviero • Jul 22, 2023

Jul 21, 2023 • 6 min read
Quick Read

With motorcade, Cambodia’s ruling party marks expected election victory

A Friday motor rally that flooded downtown Phnom Penh showcased Prime Minister Hun Sen's eldest son and chosen successor, Hun Manet. With a landslide victory all but guaranteed for the ruling party, Manet's ascendance could follow as soon as August
By Anton L. Delgado • Jul 21, 2023

Jul 20, 2023 • 5 min read
Quick Read

In the Annamite mountains, newly discovered species edge toward extinction

Once left mostly inaccessible, mountain habitats are under growing threat as the illegal wildlife trade and deforestation creep up the peaks. Human incursions have left species found only in this range, some discovered only recently, in peril
By Coby Hobbs • Jul 20, 2023

Jul 18, 2023 • 7 min read
Press freedom

Before elections, Cambodia blocks database of public information

The independent portal “Kamnotra” was intended to fill the information void left by recent press crackdowns. Less than a month into its work, officials ordered local Internet service providers to strike access to the platform
By Anton L. Delgado • Jul 18, 2023

Jul 04, 2023 • 8 min read
Editorial

For urbanists, safe streets are lively streets

City planners in Phnom Penh often point to busy, bustling streets – such as those frequented by informal vendors – as contributing to public risk or disorder. But research from cities around the world suggests the very opposite is true
By Prak Norak • Jul 04, 2023

Jun 23, 2023 • 4 min read
Analysis

Hasty Thai meeting with Myanmar leaders baffles ASEAN

Overtures to include Myanmar junta leaders in a bloc gathering raised eyebrows and highlighted divisions in the regional grouping toward the raging, post-coup conflict
By Beatrice Siviero • Jun 23, 2023

Jun 19, 2023 • 6 min read
Interview

New book unveils ‘Carbon Colonialism’ in Southeast Asia

University of London lecturer Laurie Parsons compiles 15 years of work across Cambodia to understand how the country fits into the global supply chain providing the West with garments, footwear and more. In this Q&A, Parsons shares insights from the book and his experiences in the field
By Anton L. Delgado • Jun 19, 2023