Cambodia People’s Party – Asia Times

Flicker of hope for Cambodia’s rubbed out opposition

by David Hutt May 24, 2022May 27, 2022

“We can only ask and appeal to those who love democracy and our nation to unite with the Candlelight Party,” declared Thach Setha, president of the surging opposition group as Cambodia gears up for local elections on June 5. Just months ago few observers thought the party, which had been moribund since 2012, stood a […]

Hun Sen tackles Cambodia’s once untouchable tycoons

by David Hutt May 25, 2021May 27, 2021

Strongman Hun Sen showing signs of weakness

by David Hutt October 27, 2020October 29, 2020

AT Finance, Cambodia

Clash of political and business titans in Cambodia

by David Hutt March 19, 2019February 18, 2020

AT Finance, Cambodia

Hun Sen rages as investors flee EU trade threat

by David Hutt January 16, 2019February 18, 2020

January 7, 2019 marks the 40 year anniversary of Vietnam's invasion of Cambodia. Photo: Richard S Ehrlich

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How Vietnam lost and China won Cambodia

by David Hutt January 7, 2019February 18, 2020

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen in Phnom Penh, Cambodia March 13, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Samrang Pring

AT Finance, Cambodia, China, European Union, Middle East, World

Make or break for Hun Sen’s one-party state

by David Hutt December 31, 2018February 18, 2020

Kong Monika (C), leader of the Khmer Will Party, speaks to supporters in Phnom Penh during the first day of campaigning for the general election on July 7, 2018. Photo: AFP/Tang Chhin Sothy

AT Finance, Cambodia, China, European Union, Singapore, Thailand, World

Cambodia’s small parties aim for an electoral surprise

by David Hutt July 17, 2018February 18, 2020

Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufty (L), Bharatiya Janata Party senior leader Lal Krishna Advani and BJP President Amit Shah in the state assembly in Jammu on March 1, 2015. Photo: AFP/Tauseef Mustafa

India, South Asia

Sensing a threat from the BJP, rivals come closer in Kashmir

by Majid Hyderi July 12, 2018February 18, 2020

Cambodians hold images of prominent Cambodian critic Kem Ley at his mother's home in Takeo province during the first anniversary of his murder. Photo: AFP/Tang Chhin Sothy

AT Finance, Australia, Cambodia, Oceania, South Asia, World

Unresolved killing casts a shadow over Cambodia

by Andrew Nachemson and Yon Sineat July 12, 2018February 18, 2020

Lieutenant General Hun Manet (L), the eldest son of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, and Cambodia's Military Police chief Sao Sokha (R) pray during a ground breaking ceremony at the Ministry of National Defense in Phnom Penh, June 30, 2018. Photo: AFP/Tang Chhin Sothy

AT Finance, Cambodia, World

The ‘Dirty Dozen’ who prop Hun Sen’s rule

by Alan Parkhouse July 4, 2018February 18, 2020

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (L) with his West Point-trained son Hun Manet, who many think is being groomed to take over from his father some time after the July 29 elections. Photo: AFP/Tang Chhin Sothy

AT Finance, Cambodia, Middle East, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, World

Is Cambodia moving towards a one-party military state?

by David Hutt June 20, 2018February 18, 2020

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (L) and his then Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Tan Dung stand next to a border marker during an inauguration ceremony at Cambodia's Bavet commune in Chantrea district, Svay Rieng province, September 2006. Photo: AFP/Tang Chhin Sothy

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Hun Sen willing to risk losing his oldest ally

by Alan Parkhouse March 27, 2018February 18, 2020

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen arrives before a meeting with garment workers, on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, November 8, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Samrang Pring

AT Finance, Cambodia, World

Is Hun Sen secretly insecure?

by David Hutt November 27, 2017February 18, 2020

A Cambodian police official stands guard as students hold portraits of China's President Xi Jinping and King Norodom Sihamoni during Xi's arrival at the Phnom Penh international airport on October 13, 2016. Photo: AFP/Tang Chhin Sothy

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Cambodia clampdown threatens Chinese interests

by David Hutt October 30, 2017February 18, 2020

Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Sen waves during a campaign rally in Phnom Penh on June 2, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Samrang Pring

AT Finance, Cambodia, Laos, World

Cambodia heads towards one-party state – and a democratic crisis

by Rhona Smith October 15, 2017February 18, 2020

Year 28: Cambodia gets ready to vote

by Pepe Escobar July 25, 2003June 20, 2020