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Cambodia: journalist arrest signals false dawn for democracy as the country slides into authoritarianism

Mech Dara, an award-winning Cambodian journalist and one of the kingdom’s last remaining independent media voices, was arrested on Monday, September 30. He has been detained over a social media post for “incitement to disturb social security”, and faces up to two years in jail.

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Cambodia hopes a new canal will boost trade. But it risks harming the Mekong that feeds millions.

Cambodia has broken ground to build a $1.7 billion, China-funded canal to eventually link its capital Phnom Penh to the Gulf of Thailand

The Independent UK

Cambodian Opposition Figure In Court On Incitement Charge

An outspoken Cambodian opposition politician appeared in court Friday for questioning on new charges, the latest in a series of legal cases brought by the authorities against dissenting voices.

International Business Times

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Cambodia says China gifting 2 warships as it finishes work expanding strategically important port

Cambodia’s Defense Ministry says China is giving its navy two warships of the type it has had docked for months at a strategically important base being expanded with Beijing’s funding

The Independent UK

Cambodia starts work on canal linking Mekong River to sea

Phnom Penh says $1.7bn project economic as Vietnam worries it could be used by Chinese warships.

Al Jazeera

Cambodia PM Launches Project Linking Mekong River To Sea Via Canal

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday launched a controversial $1.7 billion canal project that aims to provide a new link from the Mekong River to the sea.

International Business Times

Cambodia breaks ground on China-funded canal and says it will be built 'no matter the cost'

Cambodia on Monday broke ground to build a controversial, China-funded canal to link the capital Phnom Penh to the sea despite environmental concerns and the risk of straining ties with neighboring Vietnam

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Cambodia Breaks Ground On Controversial China-Funded Canal Project

Learn about Cambodia's Cambodia Breaks Ground On Controversial China-Funded Canal Project.7 billion canal project linking Phnom Penh to the sea, funded by China, and the concerns it raises about environmental impact and...

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Cambodia Looks To 'Breathe' With Controversial New Canal

Dust covers everything in Lim Tong Eng's yard, thrown up by excavators toiling next door to enlarge a channel that Cambodia's government hopes will soon be a major shipping canal.

International Business Times

Japan partners with Cambodia to share demining knowledge with Ukraine, other countries

Japan’s foreign minister has announced a joint project with Cambodia to share knowledge and technology on land mine removal with countries around the world, including Ukraine

The Independent UK

Cambodian Leader Backs New Messaging App Amid Surveillance Concerns

Cambodian leader Hun Sen backs CoolApp, raising concerns about government surveillance and privacy issues.

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Cambodian Leader Promotes New Messaging App Amid Surveillance Concerns

Cambodian leader Hun Sen endorses CoolApp, raising concerns over privacy and government surveillance in the country.

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US Defense Secretary Austin Strengthens Military Ties In Cambodia

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin strengthens military ties with China's ally Cambodia amidst regional tensions.

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US defense secretary meets Cambodia's top officials to push for stronger ties with China's ally

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in Cambodia to push for stronger military ties with China’s closest ally in Southeast Asia

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International Business Times

US Pentagon Chief Visits Cambodia To Boost Ties With China Ally

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Cambodia on Tuesday in an effort to reset ties with the staunch China ally.

France 24

Cambodia's ex-leader Hun Sen unanimously voted in as senate president

Former Cambodian leader Hun Sen was promoted to senate president on Wednesday, taking over a key ceremonial role less than a year after handing power to his son.

International Business Times

Cambodia's Ex-leader Hun Sen Becomes Senate President

Former Cambodian leader Hun Sen was promoted to senate president on Wednesday, taking over a key ceremonial role less than a year after handing power to his son.

Al Jazeera

‘No dancing in the streets’: Why has Cambodia banned musical vehicle horns?

Authorities across Cambodia have been ordered to remove musical horns from vehicles and put a stop to roadside dancing.

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Bangkok Post

Paetongtarn invited to Cambodia

Former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen has invited Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra to Cambodia next month. He extended the invitation while visiting former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra at his home in Bangkok on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Hun Sen to visit Thaksin

Thaksin Shinawatra is preparing to welcome another former prime minister on Wednesday when Hun Sen flies in from Cambodia to visit the parolee at his Bangkok home.

The Independent UK

Cambodia's leader holds talks in neighboring Vietnam on first visit since becoming prime minister

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has met with his Vietnamese counterpart on an official visit to boost relations between the neighboring Southeast Asian countries

The Independent UK

Chinese navy ships are first to dock at new pier at Cambodian naval base linked to Beijing

Chinese naval vessels have become the first ships to dock at a new pier at a Cambodian naval base that the United States and some international security experts say is destined to serve as a strategic outpost for Beijing’s navy

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Cambodian court sentences jailed opposition politician to 3 more years in prison

A leading Cambodian opposition politician who was sentenced last month to 18 months in prison on charges of issuing worthless checks has been convicted and sentenced to three more years of imprisonment for alleged incitement to commit a felony and to discriminate

The Independent UK

New Thai prime minister pays friendly visit to neighboring Cambodia's own new leader

Two of Southeast Asia’s newest national leaders have exchanged congratulations on their new posts as Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin paid a one-day official visit to Cambodia for talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet

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China welcomes Cambodian and Zambian leaders as it forges deeper ties with Global South

The leaders of China and Zambia have announced an upgrading of their ties to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, as the world’s second-largest economy forges deeper ties with the Global South

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