ARTICLES

9 Jan 2025

The Flawed Approach of Cambodia’s Cryptocurrency Ban

Brandon Tan Jun Wen

Cambodia’s ban on overseas cryptocurrency exchange websites is well-intentioned, but it ignores more systemic issues.

16 Dec 2024

Weaknesses in Mekong River Governance: The Case of the Funan Techo Canal

Pham Vu Thieu Quang

Cambodia’s Funan Techo Canal, which aims to connect Phnom Penh to the Gulf of Thailand, has sparked regional concerns, particularly from Vietnam, due to potential environmental impacts and geopolitical implications.

Cambodia Mekong River Vietnam

27 Nov 2024

It’s Complicated? Cambodia-Vietnam Relations Examined

Nguyen Khac Giang|Sophal Ear

Fulcrum editor Julia Lau discusses the complex issue of Cambodia-Vietnam relations in light of their new leadership. One issue examined is Cambodia's recent withdrawal from the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area and what it means for the region.

Cambodia Dialogues at Fulcrum Vietnam

30 Oct 2024

Triangle Trouble: What’s Next for Vietnam’s Indochina Strategy?

Nguyen Khac Giang

Cambodia’s withdrawal from a trilateral development triangle involving Laos and Vietnam spells trouble for Hanoi’s 'near abroad' regional strategy.

Cambodia Laos Vietnam Vietnamese Economy

25 Oct 2024

Charting Its Discourse: Cambodia’s Naval Vessel Acquisitions from China

Vithoureakborndidh Chou

Rather than look a gift horse in the mouth, observers should consider Cambodian agency instead of assuming Cambodia is a pliant recipient of Chinese military aid.

Cambodia Cambodia-China Relations China

17 Oct 2024

Cambodia’s Trilateral Deal Pullout Strains its Relations with Vietnam

Huynh Tam Sang

The Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam tripartite split signals an assertive Cambodia and the onset of a precipitous deterioration in its ties with Vietnam.

Cambodia Laos Vietnam

20 Sep 2024

Cambodia Has Not Tilted Away from China

Bunthorn Khath|Chanrith Ngin

Cambodia’s perceived tilt towards the West has not come at the expense of its relations with Beijing. The country has maintained its diversified foreign policy position.

Cambodia Cambodia-China Relations China-Cambodia Relations

3 Jul 2024

Hun Sen’s Counterproductive Attempt to Tame Vietnamese Online Critics

Nguyen Thanh Giang

Cambodia’s relationship with Vietnam will remain stuck in the past if both sides cannot move past entrenched narratives of the other’s faults.

Cambodia Media Vietnam

25 Jun 2024

Policies to Increase the Inclusiveness, Resilience and Sustainability of Economic Growth in Cambodia

Jayant Menon

To realise its aspirations to become an upper middle-income country by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050, Cambodia has to pursue inclusive growth that is also sustainable and resilient.

Cambodia Cambodian Economy Economic Development Economic Planning