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In the spotlight: Singapore fund manager Capital Asia Investments behind multi-million dollar Thai blue-chip deals

Some of these transactions are linked to a politically connected Cambodian tycoon and a prominent Thai businesswoman

A person waves the Thai national flag during a protest rally amid the escalating Thai-Cambodian border dispute, outside the Cambodian Embassy in Bangkok on Jul 20.

Thailand claims Cambodia planted land mines, escalating dispute

Three Thai soldiers are injured after stepping on a land mine during a routine patrol along a known route inside Thai territory

“I hope there will be a new prime minister in Thailand who will come out and solve issues with neighbouring countries, especially with Cambodia,” says former Prime Minister Hun Sen.

Cambodia’s Hun Sen urges change in Thai leadership over border dispute

Cambodia’s provocations add to the worries of Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Hun Manet’s new government includes a number of his relatives and several children of Hun Sen’s allies in top jobs.

Cambodian lawmakers elect Hun Sen’s son as next leader

CAMBODIA’S parliament on Tuesday elected long-time ruler Hun Sen’s eldest son as the new prime minister, sealing a dynastic handover of power after last month’s one-sided election.

Days after a landslide victory in July’s election, Hun Sen – one of the world’s longest-serving leaders – announced he was stepping down as prime minister and handing power to his eldest son, Hun Manet.

Cambodian king appoints Hun Sen’s son as new PM

HUN Manet was appointed Cambodia’s new leader by the king on Monday, after having effectively been given the post from his father who ruled for nearly four decades.

“I would like to ask for understanding from the people as I announce that I will not continue as prime minister,” says Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen.

Cambodian PM Hun Sen to step down after four decades

CAMBODIAN Prime Minister Hun Sen, one of the world’s longest-serving leaders, said on Wednesday (Jul 26) he will resign and hand power to his eldest son after almost four decades of hardline rule.

Hun Manet, eldest son of Prime Minister Hun Sen, hails his party’s victory in the elections.

Cambodian heir apparent hails poll victory, defying international criticism

CAMBODIAN Prime Minister Hun Sen’s heir apparent insisted Monday (Jul 24) on the legitimacy of elections his party won against no meaningful opposition, defying international criticism that the polls ...

Hun Manet, son of Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen, is a candidate for the election, making his debut.

Cambodia’s long-serving leader says son can become PM in 3-4 weeks

CAMBODIA’S Hun Sen, one of the world’s longest-ruling leaders, has indicated his eldest son and anointed successor Hun Manet might take over as soon as next month in a surprise revelation just days ou...

Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen said in a Facebook post that he tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival in Indonesia for a G20 summit, but was not experiencing any symptoms.

Cambodian PM Hun Sen says positive for Covid-19 after hosting Asean summit

CAMBODIAN Prime Minister Hun Sen said Tuesday he had tested positive for Covid-19, after hosting more than a dozen world leaders including US President Joe Biden at a summit in Phnom Penh.

Ten dead in Cambodia building collapse, more trapped

Ten dead in Cambodia building collapse, more trapped

[PHNOM PENH] At least 10 people were killed and 23 injured after a building in Cambodia collapsed, trapping workers under rubble, officials said on Saturday.