Day: January 31, 2009

Out of luck?

Just as the stage seemed set for further growth, the four drivers of Cambodia’s economy—agriculture, garment exports, tourism and construction—were hit by changes in external conditions. “Unlucky.” This was the assessment of the Cambodian economy by Vikram Nehru, the World…

Cambodia farm land sold to wealthy nations

By: Nick Paton Walsh (Channel4 News) Countries who are unable to produce enough food for themselves are scouring the world for cheap farmland to grow food and export it home, reports Nick Paton Walsh. Never mind the food miles: when…