Tag: Cambodia
Singapore hires Taylor Swift for six concerts, a treat only for rich people – culture
Taylor Swift transcends all dimensions as a pop star and becomes a political figure, probably without meaning to. Right-wing conspiracy tellers in the USA are currently discussing indignantly whether the…
Globetrotter and YouTuber… The improbable odyssey of Antoine Lemarié, who turned pro at 27 in Cambodia
An apartment, a scooter and plane tickets provided by the club, as well as a salary much higher than that of 95% of the inhabitants of the country in which…
CO₂ certificates: Lost in the jungle
Singapore wants to become a global marketplace for climate protection certificates. But the “Southern Cardamom” forest protection project in Cambodia shows that this often happens at the expense of the…
“Right Livelihood Award”: Court bans activists from traveling to the award ceremony
As of: October 4th, 2023 9:29 a.m The “Right Livelihood Award” is considered an alternative Nobel Prize for human rights. This year’s winners include environmental activists from Cambodia. A court…
Alternative Nobel Prize for Cambodian environmentalists
As of: September 28, 2023 5:30 p.m This year the alternative Nobel Prize also goes to the organization Mother Nature Cambodia. Despite threats and arrests, the young activists are committed…
Change of power in Cambodia: like father, like son – or not?
Status: 08/22/2023 05:03 Dynastic change in Cambodia: Prime Minister Hun Sen has handed over the office to his son Hun Manet – and other ministers have also been replaced by…
Son of Cambodia’s longtime ruler becomes new prime minister
Status: 08/07/2023 08:49 a.m It was a change of power with an announcement: For years, long-term Prime Minister Hun Sen had set up his son as his successor – now…
Cambodia’s permanent ruler Hun Sen secures his hold on power
Status: 07/24/2023 11:51 am After almost 40 years as Cambodia’s prime minister, Hun Sen has been elected to another term. However, he did not have to fear competition: the largest…
“Elections” in Cambodia: Leave nothing to chance
Status: 07/23/2023 04:43 am Cambodia’s autocrat Hun Sen is running for re-election today. He eliminated the opposition long ago and suppressed all criticism. And the transfer of power to his…
Southeast Asia: Cambodia votes: long-term ruler Hun Sen unrivaled
South East Asia Cambodia votes: long-term ruler Hun Sen unrivaled Phnom Penh residents look at a registration list before voting at a polling station. photo © Heng Sinith/AP Cambodia is…