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Bagan - Department of Archaeology and National Museum

Where Archaeology Meets Culture and Nature: Malaysia, Myanmar, and the Philippines’ Prestige at the World Heritage Celebration

Every tourist destination aspires to achieve an eternal commemoration as a “World Heritage” destination. The momentous designation by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has been administered since 1978. For the past 54 years, it has been… Read More »Where Archaeology Meets Culture and Nature: Malaysia, Myanmar, and the Philippines’ Prestige at the World Heritage Celebration

Cambodia’s 2023 General Election: CPP’s Dominance, Dynasty Politics, and the Road Ahead

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – The 2023 general election in Cambodia saw the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) secure a landslide victory, extending its decades-long hold on power. The CPP, led by Prime Minister Hun Sen, has been the dominant political force… Read More »Cambodia’s 2023 General Election: CPP’s Dominance, Dynasty Politics, and the Road Ahead

Cambodian products on display. The government approved a draft law on rules of origin, aiming to help promote and facilitate trade that benefits from trade preferences and non-systemic practices. KT/Chor Sokunthea (khmertimeskh.com)

Trade Realities: Cambodia’s New Rules of Origin Law

The regulation plays a pivotal role in streamlining procedures for verifying origin; enhancing the flow of imports and exports, particularly those benefiting from preferential arrangements; and offering safeguards against counterfeit goods. These criteria help prevent countries from taking advantage of… Read More »Trade Realities: Cambodia’s New Rules of Origin Law

HANITA Atsushi as GK Coach for the Brunei Darussalam National Team (jfa.jp)

Atsushi Hanita leads Brunei under-23 in their quest for Paris 2024

The 2023 ASEAN Football Federation U-23 Championship (AFF U-23 Championship) has brought back Atsushi Hanita as the head coach of Brunei Darussalam. Previously, Atsushi Hanita served as the head coach of the senior national football team of Brunei from September… Read More »Atsushi Hanita leads Brunei under-23 in their quest for Paris 2024

Timor-Leste’s Inclusion in ASEAN Membership Could Begin After March 2022

By Skye Ibarra / March 30, 2022 After a long wait for Timor Leste, the country’s membership in the ASEAN could begin after March 2022. Timor Leste’s ASEAN membership could happen sometime after March 2022, after Prak Sokhon, Cambodia’s Foreign… Read More »Timor-Leste’s Inclusion in ASEAN Membership Could Begin After March 2022

The World Heritage Sites in Southeast Asia (ASEAN Up)

“New Sites on the Block,” Latest World Heritage Destinations Around ASEAN

The World Heritage program is an international initiative that aims to preserve cultural sites and conserve natural resources for the benefit of all humankind. The 1972 Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage brings life to… Read More »“New Sites on the Block,” Latest World Heritage Destinations Around ASEAN

ASEAN’s First Joint Military Drills: ASEAN Centrality or Lost in Translation?

NUSA DUA, Bali – The 20th ASEAN Chief Defence Force Meeting (ACDFM) was successfully run in Bali on 5-9 June 2023. All military chiefs of the bloc were in attendance except for Myanmar, instead represented by Brigadier General Phyo Zaw… Read More »ASEAN’s First Joint Military Drills: ASEAN Centrality or Lost in Translation?

Constitutional Council Ends Roar: Cambodia’s Top Opposition Party Failed to Overturn Poll Ban

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — On May 15, 2023, the National Election Committee (NEC) had disqualified the Candlelight Party from registering for the election because it had submitted a photocopied version rather than an original copy of the 1998 registration documents… Read More »Constitutional Council Ends Roar: Cambodia’s Top Opposition Party Failed to Overturn Poll Ban