Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s recent crackdown on dissent is expected to affect business sentiments in the country, which relies largely on international tourism. While such a move could send a negative signal to investors, it is unlikely to have any visible impact on FDI (foreign direct investment) flows into Cambodia.Cambodia, one of the fastest growing economies in Asia has achieved an average growth rate of 7.6 percent between 1994 and 2015, ranking sixth in the world.

The future of Cambodia’s political landscape is undoubtedly looking bleak. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, who has ruled since 1985 is known to silence critics and hold the media on a tight leash especially with national elections scheduled for next year.

The arrest of Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha on Sunday drew criticism from the mass public and many other international organisations. Kem Sokha, who is the opposition leader of the CNRP (Cambodia National Rescue Party), has been charged with treason and espionage on September 5, 2017.According to a statement released by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court, the Cambodian opposition leader could face a jail term of up to 30 years if convicted.

Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha was arrested early Sunday and accused of treason, the latest in a flurry of prosecutions brought against critics and rivals of strongman premier Hun Sen.His surprise overnight detention raises the stakes as Hun Sen's political opponents, NGOs (non-governmental organisations) and the critical press are smothered by court cases and threats ahead of a crunch general election next year.Hun Sen, 65, is determined to extend his three-decade rule and disman

The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) frontier economies of Cambodia, Lao, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) are becoming the centre of attraction for FDI (foreign direct investment). Aside from being the world’s fastest growing economies, these countries boast a young population with low-cost labours and natural resources. Among the potential areas for investment include textile, clothing, footwear, food and beverage, banking, services, tourism and auto electronics.