Cambodian lawmakers elect Hun Sen's son as next leader

10 Oct 01:57 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodian parliament unanimously elected Hun Manet, son of long-time ruler Hun Sen, as the new prime minister, solidifying a dynastic power transfer after a widely criticized one-sided election.
Hun Sen, after nearly four decades of rule, stepped down but confirmed he would remain politically influential, aiming to become Senate president and acting head of state.
Hun Manet's new government includes several relatives and children of allies, with his stated priorities focusing on economic growth, livelihoods, and climate change adaptation.
The July election, where the ruling party won all but five seats, was condemned by the US, UN, and EU as neither free nor fair, allegations Hun Manet rejected.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.