Author: Raksmey Hong
In an inspiring tale of resilience and determination, a visually impaired mother from Cambodia has embarked on an extraordinary journey. Accompanied by her young daughter, she has pursued her studies abroad. Her story showcases the indomitable spirit of Cambodian women, particularly those facing the added challenges of blindness. Min Chenda, 34, recently graduated with a Master’s Degree of Disability Policy and Practice from Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia. Her achievement, accomplished through the prestigious Australia Awards Cambodia scholarship, marked a major milestone in her journey of overcoming adversity while advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. “When I return…
A recent parliamentary exchange in Singapore has sparked debate over the deportation of seven convicted money-launderers to Cambodia. The discussions centred on the decision to send the criminals to the Kingdom, in spite of the fact that some of them do not hold Khmer citizenship. In August last year, Singaporean police concluded a years-long investigation and arrested 10 individuals in the largest money laundering case the country has seen to date. More than $2 billion in cash and assets were seized. All ten suspects were found guilty in June and sentenced to prison terms. Their time in pre-trial custody was…
In a move aimed at addressing climate change and improving public health, International Development Enterprises (iDE) has made its first commitment under its impact investment arm by participating in ATEC Biodigesters International’s (ATEC) $3.75 million Series A funding round. The financing is set to support ATEC’s expansion of smart electric stoves across Asia and Africa within the next decade, in a bid to reduce carbon emissions.. “Through this investment, iDE is broadening our market-based strategies to empower entrepreneurs to deliver scalable impact in the clean cooking sector,” said iDE CEO Elizabeth Welch. “The clean cooking sector is strategic to iDE…