As Cambodia launches $36.6bn building drive, China, Japan fight for spoilsCambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has unveiled a 174-project master plan that has attracted bids by rival powers.
‘We’re back’: Cambodia’s embattled opposition hopes for revivalCambodia holds local elections Sunday and new opposition party hopes to chip away at the dominance of the ruling party.
Malaysian palm oil giant seeks to repair image after abuse claimsSime Darby Plantation Berhad is fighting a US ban on its products after reported labour violations at its plantations.
Biden launches economic framework aimed at countering ChinaIndo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity will have 12 Asia-Pacific members, including South Korea and Japan.
‘Difficult to believe’: Biden’s economy plan a tough sell in AsiaUS president’s arrival in Seoul will mark start of effort to promote new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework in region.
Myanmar’s internet gets pricier for dissenters, apolitical alikeCivil society watchers see price hikes as pretext to dampen organising of dissent against the military government.
In Cambodia, union arrests spotlight pressures on civil societyWorkers at NagaWorld casino complex in Phnom Penh have pledged to continue their strike despite growing risk of arrest.