Hun Sen Hands Over Premiership to Son, Cambodia Welcomes First Female Central Bank Governor, and More Business News and Features
In the past weeks, Kiripost has covered a raft of major stories: the historic announcement from Prime Minister Hun Sen that he will retire and hand over the reins to his son, Hun Manet; the first deployment of Starlink by an American in Preah Sihanouk province; and the rise of Chea Serey as the first female central bank governor.
Serey's replacement of her father, Chea Chanto, as the central bank governor comes as the government moves to a new cabinet that replaces many old guards with their children or younger relatives.
Hopes New PM Will Prioritize Development and Society
Hun Manet’s Takeover Leaves Little Implications for Policy Continuity, Economic Growth
Business Community’s Hopes for New PM
Other hot stories, such as Neak Sopheak's new job at Microsoft and the explainer about sending and receiving money in Cambodia, captivated Kiripost’s audience, which is interested in reading about young lifestyles, and exclusive and non-news articles.
Learning Lessons Working at Microsoft
Explainer: How to Receive and Send Money in Cambodia
The economy in Cambodia is not looking good at the moment. The recent 10 percent increase in petrol prices is having a significant impact on people, and the public is also keen to see the International Finance Corporation's (IFC) investigation into six banks for possible harmful lending practices.
Economy On the Mend, Though Risks Remain
IFC Watchman Starts Probe into Six MFIs
Fuel Price Hike Sparks Concern Among Drivers
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