Cambodian Fashion Week

Cambodian Fashion Week, which was the first international fashion event in Cambodia, attracted many Cambodians and foreigners. In all, nine famous Cambodian and foreign design groups participated in the event. We look at what such an event can do to help Cambodian designers, and why this was the first of its kind. We also examine the benefits to the Cambodian economy and culture, including the use of local products. Some Cambodian designers have complained that although Cambodia produces the best quality silk, only a small number of Cambodians use local silk products.

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Stock Exchange

This week Equity Weekly looks at the progress of the Cambodian stock exchange. The stock exchange is the place where the shares of companies can be bought and sold, but companies are only eligible to list on stock exchange if they fulfill certain requirements related to competition, transparency and financial reporting. We reveal how many companies are in the process of registering for Cambodian Security Exchange, as well as the overall benefits of the stock exchange to Cambodian Economy. We also look at who can buy shares on the stock market and what information buyers should know before making decisions about buying shares. More info

Workshop on National Social Protection Strategies for poor

 

This week Equity Weekly presents an overview of workshop on National Social Protection Strategies for poor and vulnerable people. More info

The feedback from the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy

 

Equity Weekly this week would like to share the feedback from the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy to last week’s teaser on the issue of the utility.  pole. More info

Female workers in Malaysia

There are approximately 30,000 Cambodian women currently working in Malaysia. According to reports, some female workers have recently died in Malaysia, although the causes of death have not been clearly identified. Other reported issues include physical and mental violence, insufficient food, overwork and holding of passports. As a consequence, and in a move appreciated by the public, the Cambodian Government has decided to suspend the sending of female workers to Malaysia. Following this decision we look at what more should be done by relevant institutions to help solve the problem.

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