Khmer Rouge trial ends with mixed legacy and unclear impact

Former Khmer Rouge head of state Khieu Samphan sits in the dock in the courtroom at the ECCC in Phnom Penh. Photo: AFP/Nhet Sok Heng/ECCC

A United Nations-backed tribunal in Cambodia has just concluded its largest trial, concerning crimes committed during the Khmer Rouge regime. The tribunal’s appeal judges yesterday confirmed the conviction against 91-year-old Khieu Samphan, the former head of state, for his role in these crimes. Yesterday’s decision was a turning point. After this, there will be no […]

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Hong Kong to end hotel quarantine on Sept 26

Hong Kong will cancel its hotel quarantine rule and negative PCR test requirement before boarding for international travelers from September 26, the government said today in a long-awaited policy shift to revive the city’s sagging status as an international business hub. Hong Kong will adopt a so-called “0+3” arrangement whereby incoming travelers will no longer […]

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Vietnam plans cuts in fuel taxes as inflation rises

HANOI: Vietnam’s finance ministry on Friday (Sep 23) said it is proposing to the legislature cutting the special consumption tax and value-added tax on fuels to keep inflation under 4 per cent this year. The move will follow this week’s decision by the central bank to raise policy rates andContinue Reading