Hun Manet says he’ll aim to ‘ensure development’ as new prime minister
The eldest son of Prime Minister Hun Sen vowed to maintain peace in Cambodia when he takes over as head of the government next month,...
Month : July 2023
Hong Kong court rejects civil ban on protest anthem ‘Glory to Hong Kong’
A court in Hong Kong on Friday rejected the government’s bid to impose an injunction on performances of and references to “Glory to Hong Kong,”...
Indonesian president secures billions in investment pledges during China visit
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo secured billions of dollars in investment commitments from Chinese companies during a two-day visit to China that wrapped up on...
China’s coal use increased to a record high in 2022, IEA says
China’s coal consumption grew by 4.6% in 2022 to a new all-time high of 4.5 billion metric tons, dragging with it global coal demand offsetting...
Hun Sen promises continued close relations with Beijing in letter to Chinese premier
Prime Minister Hun Sen has assured Chinese Premier Li Qiang that Cambodia will continue its close relationship with Beijing after control of the government is...
North Koreans forced to celebrate 70th anniversary of ‘victory’ in Korean War
North Koreans are complaining about being overworked in preparation for Thursday’s 70th anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended hostilities in the 1950-53...
US intelligence: Beijing has increased Russia support
Beijing has become “an even more critical economic partner” for Moscow since the invasion of Ukraine, a new report by the U.S. intelligence community says,...
Landmine kills 4 children in Myanmar’s Bago region
Four children died when a landmine exploded as they played in a field in Myanmar’s central Bago region, residents told RFA Thursday. They said the...
Explainer: What does Hun Sen’s resignation mean?
Three days after Cambodia’s highly controlled national election, Prime Minister Hun Sen announced Wednesday he will step down and hand power to his eldest son,...
Democrats question proposed part of AUKUS deal
A key part of the AUKUS security pact aiming to create a “seamless” defense industry across Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States appears...
