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NagaWorld casino union leader sentenced to 2 years in prison

NagaWorld casino union leader sentenced to 2 years in prison

Cambodia’s Chhim Sithar was charged with “inciting social chaos”

Constitutional body rejects Cambodian opposition party’s ballot appeal

Constitutional body rejects Cambodian opposition party’s ballot appeal

The Candlelight Party is planning a public protest despite warnings from Hun Sen.

Cambodian court charges trio that assisted farmers with incitement

Cambodian court charges trio that assisted farmers with incitement

More than 200 farmers descend on the capital to protest: ‘My son is not a dog,’ says one.

Hun Sen publicly warns foreign embassies against ‘arrogant’ interference

Hun Sen publicly warns foreign embassies against ‘arrogant’ interference

He seemed to be referring to a top US diplomat’s 2021 visit to the home of a detained opposition leader.

Cambodian opposition leader’s brief visit to Malaysia sets off Hun Sen

Malaysia said Sam Rainsy didn’t visit the prime minister during a stopover on his way back to France.

Young Laotians eye Thai election’s potential for stability, higher migrant wages

Young Laotians eye Thai election’s potential for stability, higher migrant wages

Lao merchants hope for a stronger kip vs Thai baht and more tourism from across the border.

Supporters of three land rights activists protest in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, May 22, 2023, demanding their release from pre-trial detention. A farming activist and two of his associates were freed on bail Tuesday after they made a public apology to Prime Minister Hun Sen for seeking to 'topple the government.'

Following apology to Hun Sen, farming activist is freed on bail

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Supporters say the apology was forced and that Theng Savoeun is a ‘victim of the justice system.’

Chinese and Malaysian troops attending jungle survival training during the Aman Youyi 2018 bilateral exercise at Port Dickson, Malaysia, Oct. 22, 2018.

China plans 6-nation drills with Southeast Asian countries

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Analysts say Aman Youyi-2023 will be smaller than similar U.S. exercises.

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Singapore a magnet for cash from politically connected Cambodians

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Farmers protest in Phnom Penh, calling for the release of community leader

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With help from China, Cambodia’s Hun Sen closes ‘win-win’ SEA Games

With help from China, Cambodia’s Hun Sen closes ‘win-win’ SEA Games

But spending millions while offering free housing and food to athletes prompts some complaints.

Supporters of the opposition Candlelight Party wave flags as they take part in a campaign rally in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, May 21, 2022.

Cambodia’s top opposition party officially blocked from July elections

Decision appears to pave the way for Hun Sen’s party to keep grip on power.

Supporters of Candlelight Party shout slogans during a rally on the last day of campaigning for the commune elections in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, June 3, 2022.

Cambodia’s main opposition party may not appear on July ballots

A woman fans herself during hot weather as she queues to cast her ballot during advance voting at a polling station outside Wat That Thong Buddhist temple in Bangkok, May 7, 2023.

Heat wave blasts Southeast Asia – a likely pattern for the future

Members of Vietnam’s parliament attend a session voting to approve a cybersecurity law in Hanoi on June 12, 2018. The law helped silence criticism of the government on social media.

ChatGPT and unwritten truths in Southeast Asia’s autocracies

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ChatGPT and unwritten truths in Southeast Asia’s autocracies

ChatGPT and unwritten truths in Southeast Asia’s autocracies

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Aussie government ‘pathetic’ on Cambodian dirty money, lawmaker tells RFA