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Singapore Affairs｜Brother of S$3B Case Convict Gets 12 Months, Forfeits Sentosa Mansion and MPV
The fallout from Singapore's 3-billion-dollar money laundering case is still unfolding.
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DisastersIndonesiaIndonesia Affairs｜Kalimantan Wildfires Blanket Cities in Orange Haze, Travelers Urged to Watch Air Quality
If you are planning to travel to Kalimantan in Indonesia anytime soon, it is wise to check local air conditions before heading out.
DisastersThailandThailand Affairs｜Sussex First-Class Honours Graduate and Ex-Football Captain Crowned Miss Globe
The international pageant circuit saw a rare all-rounder take the crown last night.
DisastersMyanmarMyanmar Affairs｜Midnight Blast Rocks Yatai City, Sparking Demolition Rumors
Woken up in the dead of night by a sudden, violent explosion.
DisastersLaosLaos Affairs｜Over 10,000 Detained in First Three Quarters as Crackdowns Intensify
Laos has significantly ramped up enforcement across online scam and gambling compounds. According to the Ministry of Public Security, authorities conducted 153 special operations between January and September 16, resulting in the detention of 10,651 suspects from 31 countries and regions, including China, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand.
DisastersMyanmarMyanmar Affairs｜Scam Boss and Armed Guards Arrested After AK-47 Barrage Kills 6 Fleeing Workers
A recent Chinese state documentary has exposed the grim details of a compound shooting in northern Myanmar. On August 5, 2023, more than 20 Chinese nationals attempted a collective escape from the Jinxin compound after enduring persistent physical abuse.
DisastersCambodiaCambodia Affairs｜Triple Typhoon Systems Bring Five Days of Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
Keep your rain gear ready if you are in Cambodia this week. The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has issued a weather alert as three typhoon systems—Surigae, Nolo, and Koguma—interact with the southwest monsoon over regional waters. Although Cambodia is not in the direct storm tracks, strong winds and severe thunderstorms are forecast across the country from October 6 to 10.
DisastersCambodiaGlobal Affairs｜OpenAI Safety Lead Resigns, Blasting 'Deploy and Patch' Culture After AI Breaches
OpenAI's internal security approach has just faced sharp criticism from one of its own leaders.
DisastersPhnom PenhCambodia Affairs｜Koh Pich Spa in Phnom Penh Accused of Wage Theft and Illicit Operations
Another venue in Phnom Penh has come under scrutiny online. A business operating under the name Golden Beach Spa, located near Heng Bridge on Koh Pich (Diamond Island), has recently been accused by netizens of multiple violations.
DisastersPreah SihanoukCambodia Affairs｜Fleeing Phnom Penh for KL: Familiar "Sponsors" Arrive on Day Three
During the boom days in Phnom Penh, running a restaurant meant full house every day, with grey-market operators delivering free branded tableware, lighters, and umbrellas to the door. Once the crackdowns hit, the crowd cleared out overnight, leaving no choice but to shut down.
DisastersMyanmarThailand Affairs｜Flash Floods Hit Tak Province: Bodies Swept Away, Mae Sot Highway Severed
Severe flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall struck the Thai-Myanmar border in Tak Province on September 28. In Wang Chao district's Naboso village, several bodies were washed away in the torrents, leaving at least 20 households affected and submerging local farmlands and roads.
DisastersPreah SihanoukCambodia Affairs｜Free Tickets, VIP Clearance, and Cash: Trio Scams Sponsor Out of Thousands, One Modifies Ticket to Fly Home
Offering a helping hand in the industry often backfires when goodwill is treated as a target for extraction.
DisastersBattambangCambodia Affairs｜Flash Floods Hit 10 Provinces, Over 44,000 Households Affected
Heavy monsoon rains have triggered severe flash floods across 10 provinces in Cambodia.
DisastersThailandTH Affairs｜Bangkok Declared Flood Zone
Bangkok's 50 districts flooded, traffic halted.
DisastersThailandTH Affairs｜Bangkok Airport Flooded
On September 26, Bangkok Airport was flooded, affecting flights.
DisastersCambodiaCambodia: Luxury Car Pushed Through Poipet Floodwaters
Floodwaters rise in Bobei City, making luxury cars difficult to drive; boats may be needed for travel.
DisastersThailandBangkok Floods Submerge Entire City
Bangkok declares 50 districts as flood zones, with residents grappling with waterlogging and traffic disruptions.
DisastersThailandBangkok Airport Flooded by Heavy Rains
On September 26, flooding at Bangkok Airport caused flight delays and stranded passengers.
DisastersCambodiaCambodia Cracks Down on Second-Hand Phones and Walkie-Talkies, Gives Businesses 60 Days to Comply
Telecom authorities have warned street vendors selling second-hand phones and walkie-talkies to obtain proper permits within 60 days or face inspections.
DisastersCambodiaMigratory Birds' Wetland Journey: Nature's Lifeline
Migratory birds depend on wetlands for their survival, an ecological reality that directly impacts humans as well.
DisastersCambodiaSoutheast Asia Was Supposed to Be a Springboard, but It’s Where They Got Stuck
At first, I thought I was clear-headed, with goals and boundaries. Two years later, I realized the scariest thing wasn’t poverty or hardship, but polished, ruthless people—and how they slowly changed me too.
DisastersPreah SihanoukFuel Train Derails in Battambang, Diesel and Gasoline Leak
A train derailed in Battambang City, spilling fuel across the ground.
DisastersBattambangThrough Hard Work, Owner of Flooded Battambang Grocery Stall Builds New Home
Once selling goods in a leaky shack in Battambang, Swei Samnang used three loans to buy land and stock inventory, turning his tiny rented stall into an indispensable neighborhood store.
DisastersThailandCambodia accuses Thailand of breaching ceasefire by digging trenches
Cambodia says Thailand violated a ceasefire commitment by digging trenches along the border, insisting that the boundary cannot be unilaterally altered.
DisastersPhnom PenhGold mine collapse in Africa claims over 80 lives
A collapse at an unlicensed gold mine in Sudan has left rescue efforts severely hampered by a lack of equipment.
DisastersCambodiaMore Tigers in Nepal Bring More Trouble
A tiger wandered into a village, attacking people and livestock. Authorities successfully rescued the animal, but are now struggling to find a suitable place to house it.
DisastersThailandCambodia Reports Border Conflict Impact to UN in Geneva
A Cambodian representative in Geneva mentioned that border conflicts are preventing many citizens from returning home.
DisastersKoh KongThree rare mammal species captured on camera for the first time in Koh Kong province protection area
Infrared cameras have captured endangered animals in Cambodia's Tumring area of Kampong Thom province, bringing new hope for local conservation efforts.
DisastersCambodiaPhilippine ferry fire death toll rises to 77 after another hospital death
Despite treatment following a recent ship fire, the hospital was ultimately unable to save the victim's life.
DisastersPhnom PenhCambodian Red Cross donates another $100,000 to China flood relief
The Cambodian Red Cross has donated $100,000 to the Chinese Embassy in Phnom Penh for disaster relief, marking its second such contribution in two to three months.
DisastersCambodiaQinzhou Focuses on Ceramic Art Exchange with Cambodia
Qinzhou aims to collaborate with Cambodia and ASEAN countries to protect and promote traditional pottery art.
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Kachin troops hit by boat attack, military junta retaliates with village bombings
After taking losses on the river, aggressive warplanes swept through the skies, leaving ordinary people on both banks to suffer the consequences.
DisastersCambodiaSix years of New Coin didn't survive this autumn
After six years of operations that grew from a small team into diverse businesses, crypto platform ZB.com has ultimately been cornered by a relentless series of bans and freezes.
DisastersCambodiaSix Years of New Coin: From Humble Beginnings to Final Curtain
In a rented room in Phnom Penh, crypto traders watch Singapore dollars collapse in chat groups, reflecting on how much harder the industry has become to survive in.
DisastersPhnom PenhPhnom Penh Teahouse Chat: Cluster munitions in the fields will likely burden lives for decades
The Demining Center warns that lingering cluster munitions along the border are causing casualties and paralyzing local farming and infrastructure, making daily life extremely difficult.
DisastersCambodiaNepal floods: Rescue dog Samba finds 20 bodies
尼泊尔那边发大水，好多人失踪。搜救队忙得团团转，没想到，一只叫Samba的狗狗，成了大英雄，帮着找到了不少遇难者。
DisastersPhnom PenhCambodian Minister Hits Back at Thailand: Shipping Containers Aren't Border Markers
Cambodia's information minister firmly countered Thai officials using their own words, stating that border containers and barbed wire cannot mark national boundaries and must be defined by the joint commission.
DisastersThailandWhere are the promised returns home? The Thai-Cambodian border issue drags on for nearly nine months
Nearly nine months after a ceasefire agreement, nearly 20,000 Cambodian villagers still cannot return home as border issues remain unresolved.
DisastersCambodiaDisasters in first 8 months of year hit over 900 times, causing over 200 casualties
Fires, severe storms, and lightning strikes have made the past few months particularly difficult.
DisastersCambodiaDeath toll in Philippine passenger ship fire nears 80 as search continues
The death toll from a passenger boat fire off Palawan province in the Philippines has risen significantly, with search and rescue operations still underway, according to the coast guard.
DisastersPhnom PenhCambodia alleges possible chemical weapons use by Thailand in border conflict
Cambodia accused Thailand of using chemical weapons in last year's border conflict, submitting a report to international organizations detailing how hundreds of civilians were affected.
DisastersPhnom PenhThose chunks of iron from the battlefield have all ended up in Siem Reap’s peace museum.
Siem Reap is now home to a stark reminder of Cambodia's wartime past, with the national demining authority gathering years of unearthed bombs and landmines into a new exhibition designed to show visitors the true legacy
DisastersPhnom PenhPhnom Penh rolled out the red carpet to mark North Korea’s founding anniversary, hosting a
Right after North Korea's national day was marked at a hotel in Phnom Penh, foreign media dug up the old history of how Kim Il Sung first built his movement.
DisastersCambodiaLiving by the rhythm of the weather
Life isn't a copy-paste job—whether it's the blistering heat or the chill, the dry season or the wet, they all have a mind of their own.
DisastersSiem ReapHeads up if you're in Siem Reap: there's a live-fire military exercise happening, so you'll want to
The military is holding a four-day weapons test in Siem Reap, and locals are being warned to stay well away from those hills.
DisastersThailandThe flag has been raised again at Preah Vihear Temple.
After nine months of restoration, the flags of Cambodia, UNESCO, and the World Heritage have been raised again at Preah Vihear Temple. This marks a strong commitment to unity and the protection of our cultural heritage.
DisastersThailandAn ASEAN observer team visited Preah Vihear temple and reported that the areas hit by shelling last
On September 10, an ASEAN observer team visited Preah Vihear Temple. Seeing the ancient ruins scarred by damage, everyone came away feeling heavy-hearted.
DisastersPhnom PenhThe old border map disputes are making a comeback.
Watching Thailand and its neighbors line up troops and argue over borders, the locals know all too well that this old routine is playing out once again.
DisastersPhnom PenhCambodian and Thai diplomats got into a shouting match in Geneva.
The two ambassadors went at it hammer and tongs at UN headquarters over the border issue, with neither side willing to give an inch.
DisastersPrey VengMekong water rises above alert level in Prey Veng
Homes in Peam Chor and Pea Reang are flooded. Authorities asked families in low-lying areas to move temporarily.
DisastersBati, TakeoBati district in Takeo is short of irrigation water
Wet-season rice farmers asked for extra sluice openings. Reservoirs in the district sit below the usual level.
