Southeast Asia leaders struggle with Myanmar crisis at summit ASEAN leaders blocked Myanmar’s military ruler, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, from attending the meeting in Cambodia. Al Jazeera · Nov 11, 2022
East Timor gets the nod to join Asean grouping PHNOM PENH: Southeast Asian leaders agreed on Friday to allow East Timor to join the 10-nation Asean regional bloc, according to a statement released by summit host Cambodia. Bangkok Post · Nov 11, 2022
Vice Prez DhankharLeaves For Cambodia To Attend ASEAN-India, East Asia Summits Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday embarked on a three-day visit to Cambodia, where he will attend the ASEAN-India summit and the East Asia Summit. Read more on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Nov 11, 2022
Cambodian leader cautions against post-COVID complacency Cambodia’s prime minister has cautioned fellow Southeast Asian leaders against complacency, saying that even though economies are gradually recovering as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, there is much work to be done The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022
Japan PM Kishida, US Biden to hold talks on Sunday - Kyodo Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden will hold talks in Cambodia on Sunday, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday. Reuters · Nov 11, 2022
Watches, daggers and cricket ice cream: Asian summit treats A custom wristwatch from Cambodian leader Hun Sen at the ASEAN summit in Phnom Penh, a foot-long dagger at the G-20 meetings in Bali, and cricket ice cream and Thai noodles with worm sauce at the APEC talks in Bangkok The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022
Energy transition must be fair As Cambodia welcomes Asean heads of state to Phnom Penh for the 40th and 41st Asean Summits, we can expect the energy-hungry lights will be blazing and the air conditioners to hum across the capital. This meeting takes place at a critical time globally with an unprecedented energy crisis and… Bangkok Post · Nov 10, 2022
Speculation grows Anthony Albanese will meet Chinese leader during hectic summit season Prime minister to see Britain’s Rishi Sunak and leaders of Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand and is likely to catch up with Joe Biden The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2022
Ukraine Boosts Southeast Asia Ties with Peace Accord Ukraine signed a peace accord Thursday with Southeast Asian nations, a largely symbolic act that comes as Kyiv seeks to shore up international support in isolating Russia. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba signed the “Treaty on Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia” as the annual summit of the Association of… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 10, 2022
Ukraine boosts political ties in Southeast Asia with peace treaty Treaty with ASEAN is largely symbolic but comes as Kyiv seeks more international support and the isolation of Russia. Al Jazeera · Nov 10, 2022
Countdown to Asia’s Summit Season Conflict in Myanmar and Ukraine against a backdrop of U.S.‑China tension – a crowded agenda will unfold in coming weeks. The News Lens · Nov 10, 2022
Hun Sen giving out pricey watches at Asean summit PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, an aficionado of luxury watches, will hand out intricate, locally made timepieces as souvenirs for world leaders at the Asean summit this week. Bangkok Post · Nov 10, 2022
Cambodian PM to give luxury watches as ASEAN summit souvenirs Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, an aficionado of luxury watches, will hand out intricate, locally made timepieces as souvenirs for world leaders at an international summit he is hosting this week. Reuters · Nov 10, 2022
Chinese premier announces new aid for close ally Cambodia Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has announced a large development assistance package for Cambodia, presided over the signing of 18 agreements on aid and cooperation, and attended the inauguration of a highway constructed with Chinese support The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022
Reuters · Nov 9, 2022 Cambodian PM meets Ukraine foreign minister ahead of Asia summit including Russia Cambodia's leader met Ukraine's foreign minister on Wednesday in Phnom Penh, with Prime Minister Hun Sen saying his country "opposes aggression" days ahead of a regional summit that Russia's foreign minister is due to attend.
Caixin Global · Nov 9, 2022 Li Keqiang Meets Asian Leaders in Cambodia During his trip, China’s premier will discuss regional cooperation with representatives from Southeast Asia, South Korea and Japan and pay an official visit to the host nation
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Myanmar tops Asian summit's agenda as global issues loom Southeast Asian leaders are convening in Cambodia, faced with the challenge of trying to curtail escalating violence in Myanmar while the country’s military-led government shows no signs of complying with the group’s peace plan
Reuters · Nov 8, 2022 Climate, Ukraine, China in focus as Biden prepares for upcoming foreign trip President Joe Biden will meet with the leaders of Egypt, Cambodia and Indonesia during an upcoming trip to North Africa and Asia where he will show U.S. commitment on issues such as climate change and assert Washington's pledge to counter China's rising global influence.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022 ‘Why do we have no rights?’: Phnom Penh lake community make a last stand against developers Cambodian capital has lost more than half its lakes to a housing boom – but a group of women are risking jail to fight against land grabs and evictions
Bangkok Post · Nov 7, 2022 Hun Sen juggles global, regional politics Who could have imagined that the world's longest reigning prime minister, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen -- or Prime Minister Hun Sen as he is more commonly known -- would stand in the front row defending Ukraine against Russia as the biggest war in Europe since World…
Dynamite News · Nov 7, 2022 Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar To Visit Cambodia On 11-13 November To Attend ASEAN-India Summit Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will lead the Indian delegation at the India-Asean Summit and East Asia Summit in Cambodia on November 11-13. Read on for details:
Bangkok Post · Nov 7, 2022 Armed Cambodian army officer charged with illegal entry An armed Cambodian army colonel was arrested after a 17 hour stand-off and charged with illegal entry and other offences after driving through a border checkpoint into Thailand without stopping into Khong Hat district of Sa Kaeo province on Saturday afternoon, police said.
ABC News · Nov 4, 2022 Inside the painstaking search for five million decaying bombs in Cambodia On a steep and slippery hillside beside a quiet village in Battambang province in north-west Cambodia, a small team is hard at work clearing land mines from conflicts decades ago.
Reuters · Nov 4, 2022 China Premier Li Keqiang to visit Cambodia from Nov.8-13 for summits China Premier Li Keqiang will visit Cambodia from Nov.8-13, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Friday.
Bangkok Post · Nov 4, 2022 Prayut to attend key Asean summit in Phnom Penh Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will be in Cambodia from Nov 10-13 to attend the Asean Summit, according to the Foreign Affairs Ministry.