Cambodia king approves nomination of Hun Manet as next PM

Cambodia's king has approved the government's nomination of Hun Manet, the eldest son of long-serving Prime Minister Hun Sen, to become the next premier, according to a decree published on Monday.

The decree was shared on the Telegram channel of Hun Sen, who will be stepping down after 38 years in power. The appointment of Western-educated army general Hun Manet requires the approval of the newly elected National Assembly, expected this month.