Cambodia promotes ex-leader Hun Sen's youngest son as deputy PM

13 Sept 21:22 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodia's parliament approved Hun Many, ex-leader Hun Sen's youngest son, as a deputy prime minister, marking another high-profile family promotion.
This appointment continues the trend of Hun Sen's relatives and allies' children gaining top government roles since his eldest son, Hun Manet, assumed premiership.
Prime Minister Hun Manet justified his brother's promotion as essential for government efficiency and achieving Cambodia's long-term goal of becoming a high-income country by 2050.
Former strongman Hun Sen, who ruled for nearly four decades, is also set to become the president of the Senate, maintaining a key political role.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Yesterday 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.