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Another US-built facility demolished at a naval base at the center of rumors about a secret deal with China
Cambodia has denied it signed a secret deal giving China access to the Ream naval base. But the US …
Christopher Woody,Reuters
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Satellite photos show rapid construction at military base where US has 'serious concerns' about China's presence
The two new buildings are just north of the site of US-built facilities that were demolished by Cam…
Christopher Woody
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A TikTok-famous pet lion living in Cambodia was returned to its owner after the country's prime minister stepped in
The lion was confiscated last week after authorities saw TikTok videos of it. It was then moved to …
Vanessa Gu
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China just gifted Cambodia a $150 million stadium that looks like a giant ship, and it's part of its 'stadium diplomacy' strategy. Take a look inside.
The Morodok Techno National Stadium, which pays homage to Chinese-Cambodian relations, is part of C…
Matthew Loh
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China's navy has the world's largest fleet but only one foreign base to launch ships. It's secretly trying to change that, a report says
China's navy has more than 350 vessels, surpassing the US Navy, but its reach is limited because Ch…
Matthew Loh
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Modi discusses COVID-19 pandemic with Cambodian PM
"India shares deep cultural and historical links with Cambodia -- an important partner in our exten…
PTI
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Cambodia to provide cash to poor hit by COVID-19 outbreak
The transfers will be supplemented by smaller payments for each family member, and an additional $…
PTI
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Satellite photos show more construction at military base where US has 'serious concerns' about China's presence
Cambodia has said little about what happening at the base, worrying the US, which suspects it may b…
Christopher Woody
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In a 'sham' election, Cambodia's controversial ruling party says it won every seat after dismissing the opposition party
Hun Sen's party, the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) said on Monday it had won all 125 parliamentary…
Rosie Perper,Rosie Perper
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Cambodia's last independent paper was sold to the owner of a PR company that once worked for the prime minister
Phil Robertson, the deputy Asia director of Human Rights Watch described the sale of the Post as a …
Rosie Perper,Rosie Perper
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Trump's demolition of the COVID-19 stimulus package could cost the GOP control of the Senate
GOP Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue had put the passage of a stimulus bill at the front of th…
Mia Jankowicz
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Authoritarian leaders are using the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to lock up dissenters and grab power, human rights experts warn
Movie theaters, nightclubs, and bars were all shuttered for a month. "These are very dangerous gath…
Cristina Maza
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The head of the Cambodian Prime Minister's bodyguard unit was just punished by the US with a law that has angered Russia
It was named for Sergei Magnitsky, a Russian tax lawyer who discovered a $230 million tax-fraud sc…
Tara Francis Chan
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The new owner of Cambodia's last independent newspaper has purged staff for writing about its sale
In a statement, the owner said the article is a "disgrace and an insult" to the paper's independenc…
Rosie Perper,Rosie Perper
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Cambodia is asking tourists to put down a $3,000 'coronavirus deposit' that covers fees if they get sick
Cambodia's new entry requirements include a $3,000 deposit that would cover any coronavirus-related…
Sophie-Claire Hoeller
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Cambodia's Prime Minister is refusing to pay up on a $5,000 bet he made on Pacquiao
In 2011, Hun Sen publicly declared his assets to the country's then new anti-corruption unit, claim…
Charles Clark,Charles Clark
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Demolition of US-built facility at Southeast Asian base raises new fears about a secret Chinese military deal
Cambodia knocked down a US-built facility at a naval base in September, reviving concerns about wha…
Christopher Woody
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Coronavirus crisis provides excuses for curbs on free speech
"This includes combating disinformation that may cause panic and social unrest. But, regrettably so…
PTI
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Dominance or development? What’s at the end of China’s New Silk Road?
Written in flowing Khmer and Mandarin is a quote from the China-friendly strongman likening th…
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A cruise ship was stranded at sea for 2 weeks after 5 ports rejected it over coronavirus fears - but no one was actually infected
Once permitted ashore on Friday morning, passengers will able to take charter flights to the Cambod…