Written by Vicente Salas Friday, 03 October 2008 COMMENT BY VICENTE SALAS New global challenges call for different leadership styles VANDY RATTANA Voters display evidence of casting their ballots. “Leaders do not have to be heroes, but they must not be afraid to face reality.” If globalisation means anything, it means that local events have
11 hours ago PHNOM PENH (AFP) — She has two years to go until graduation, but already Cambodian student Chhum Savorn is filled with a sense of dread. The 21-year-old decided to major in finance, hoping she would acquire skills to help develop her country, which is one of the poorest in the world. Instead,
Written by Sophan Seng Wednesday, 01 October 2008 Dear Editor I refer to your article “New CPP-dominated Assembly sworn in” [Phnom Penh Post, September 25.] The recent swearing-in is a historical moment for Hun Sen’s political leadership – his way to premiership was smooth and democratically legitimised. Previously, his path to premiership had experienced some
Written by Sophan Seng Tuesday, 23 September 2008 Dear Editor, Regarding your news item titled “P’chum Ben festivities kick off Sunday” (15 September). Among Cambodian annual festivities, P’Chum Ben is considered very significant. Regarding Buddhist ethics, this festival offers a chance for all Cambodian Buddhists to pay gratitude to their deceased ancestors as well as
