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Travelers arriving in Vientiane, Laos, face frustrating bribery demands from officials in uniform, turning the airport experience from customs to the smoking area into a sobering ordeal.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has vowed there is no turning back in the crackdown on cyber scams, comparing the firm resolve to the necessary pain of surgery.
Susoqa chaired a meeting stressing the need to accelerate the handling of remaining illegal residents and migrant workers.
The Cambodian Investment Board met with two US consultancy and retail firms on Wednesday to discuss digital transformation and modern industrial investment.
Phnom Penh Province accelerates infrastructure and tourism facility development to welcome more visitors.
During a speech, the Premier personally stepped down to find documents, highlighting inaccuracies in officials' data.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet vowed a zero-tolerance crackdown on online scams, warning that officials shielding cybercrime rings will be immediately fired.
An event at the Shangri-La Phnom Penh highlighted both professional training and enduring friendship.
A senior Cambodian official visited Paris to sign an MoU with France's Council of State, aiming to boost cooperation in legal and administrative reforms.
Su Suka hosted a meeting calling for the accelerated expulsion of remaining illegal residents and foreign workers.
A bulk carrier loaded with 10,000 tons of rice has departed from Sihanoukville directly for the Philippines, cutting shipping costs and boosting transport efficiency.
At the inauguration of the Queen Mother Hospital, the Cambodian Prime Minister announced that an international anti-fraud conference will be held at the end of the month.
Cambodia's rubber industry has flourished, generating over $500 million from latex and timber exports while also supplying domestic manufacturing.
Cambodia's deputy prime minister met with representatives from China's Henan Airport Group to discuss increasing direct flights and exploring new investments in hydropower and agriculture.
Siem Reap has suspended all new casino applications, and hundreds of existing gambling licenses nationwide are facing a thorough review.
International air passenger travel dipped slightly in the first eight months of the year, while cargo volumes saw a solid surge, according to the latest civil aviation data.
The U.S. Chargé d'Affaires met with Cambodia's Interior Minister to step up cooperation against transnational crime, specifically targeting online scam compounds linked to Chinese syndicates.
At a semi-annual review, Takeo Provincial Governor O Visal Samnang stated that the region has no online scam dens and enjoys stable security, which encourages foreign investors to build factories and invest.
Sihanoukville is positioning itself as a rising star on Cambodia's southwestern coast, leveraging its coastal scenery and strategic location to attract new investment.
Hun Manet stated that he would rather use funds to subsidize citizens and tuk-tuk drivers than spend money on bullets for war.
Thousands of people remain trapped in Myawaddy compounds, enduring daily physical punishment and facing life-threatening dangers with no way out.
Travelers heading to Thailand should note that the visa-free stay period has been shortened, and new restrictions have been introduced for entering the country via land borders.
Backed by the Tourism Minister and the provincial governor, a new tone has been set for Sihanoukville's future tourism and business development.
Amid a proliferation of street-level pharmacies and beauty shops, the UK Prime Minister has recently called for stricter regulations on products applied to the body.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet noted that most health centers nationwide now operate 24/7 and announced plans to conduct unannounced spot-checks on grassroots medical services.
For the first time, the U.S. has admitted to deploying space weapons in Earth orbit, prompting China and Russia to publicly demand an immediate halt to the dangerous move.
The government plans to transform Phnom Penh International Airport into an open public space for citizens to visit freely.
Cambodia has requested official development assistance from Japan to support underprivileged villages near the Thai border.
Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism and the Preah Sihanouk provincial government have jointly launched a five-year development plan to reposition Sihanoukville as an international business and leisure destination.
Prime Minister Hong Manet announced this morning that Po Cheng Tong Airport will be transformed into a park.
Seoul's education office is considering introducing an official, stripped-down smartphone for students that disables features prone to causing addiction.
In Singapore's multi-billion dollar money laundering case, the first batch of over 80 seized luxury and commercial properties, including prime waterfront apartments, is preparing for auction.
Starting September 15, new exit management regulations will be implemented, requiring stricter checks and imposing penalties for false documents and illegal intermediaries.
In a speech at the UNESCO World Heritage site, Hong Manet emphasized the importance of protecting Angkor for future generations.
Netizens have reported that over 6,000 people have been trapped for three months in the "Sansha Park" near Yatai, Myanmar, where beatings, corporal punishment, and even deaths are common.
Cambodia's Ministry of Culture has strongly denied Thai allegations that the country is using ancient temples for military activities, accusing Thailand of deliberately distorting the facts.
Kampot's weekend market is bustling with locals and expats alike, offering a vibrant selection of fresh, affordable local fruits and vegetables.
Thousands of people remain trapped behind barbed wire and motorcycle exhaust fumes in the Sansha compound of Myanmar's Kayin State, living in constant fear.
At a Phnom Penh tea stall, acquaintances discussed recent scam compound chaos, noting that compatriots scamming fellow compatriots is the most disheartening part.
In just the first ten days of September, Cambodia recorded 69 traffic accidents that claimed 50 lives and left over 80 people injured.
During recent drainage clearance work in Phnom Penh's Sen Sok district, workers discovered several manholes had been completely sealed with concrete.
Cambodia and Thailand have made new progress in resolving their overlapping maritime boundary claims in the Gulf of Thailand, turning their focus toward international law and mediation mechanisms.
The Women's Ministry head announced that women's rights and gender equality will be prioritized as a major agenda within the ASEAN community.
Cambodian Senior Minister Ly Thuch praised Japan as a vital partner in clearing landmines and eliminating war explosives over the years.
The Indian naval ship INS Kulish has concluded a four-day visit to Cambodia, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian warship to the Ream Naval Base in Preah Sihanouk province.
Cambodia plans to use UNCLOS mechanisms to resolve its maritime border dispute with Thailand.
Rare animals in Cambodia's forests are being openly priced and sold online, yet major tech companies are slow to take action.
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn stated that maritime border issues should be peacefully resolved under international law to open a new chapter in bilateral relations.
Over casual chat at a Phnom Penh tea stall, locals discuss the shutdown controversy surrounding a Chinese restaurant in Makati, highlighting everyday perspectives on food safety.
Global anti-money laundering organizations report that cyber scams in Southeast Asia have shifted from large compounds of hundreds of people to small, decentralized operations of just one or two individuals.
The forum aims to strengthen regional cooperation and enhance attention to gender issues.
Anwar stated that this issue is not just about money, but also concerns trust and the nation's image.
A new dormitory is under construction in Phnom Penh, expected to be completed by 2026, prioritizing accommodation for impoverished female students.
In August, the Ministry of the Interior conducted operations that led to the arrest of 1,255 suspects linked to multiple countries.
Myanmar's scam hubs are bustling again, with Indian gangs arriving and shifting their targets.
Tesla is advancing its presence in Vietnam, preparing to make significant strides in the electric vehicle market.
Cambodia aims to reach a comprehensive maritime boundary treaty with Thailand to promote regional peace and cooperation.
Cambodia aims to resolve its maritime border dispute with Thailand through international law to enhance bilateral relations.
Jakarta's finance chief Purbaya has been dismissed after just one year in office, with Deputy Minister Suahasil stepping in as markets watch closely.
The Cambodian government is encouraging women-led microenterprises to expand their businesses through digital means.
Over 400 people are trapped and urgently need external assistance.
As border clampdowns intensify, cyber scam syndicates are moving deeper into Myanmar, establishing operations even in the country's second-largest city, Mandalay.
Led by their foreign ministers, Cambodia and Thailand held closed-door talks in Singapore, chaired by the President of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea Conciliation Commission, to discuss their territorial
Three hundred bilingual picture books were delivered to children at institutions ranging from international schools in Phnom Penh to public primary schools in border areas.
Deng Shen of Shuntian Company in Myanmar's Asia-Pacific zone allegedly took money and smeared others, prompting domestic and international investigations against him.
Cambodia's Ministry of Agriculture is launching digital services to facilitate easier access for farmers and businesses.
The provincial government held a meeting to discuss the use and management of state-owned assets.
Discussions in Phnom Penh focused on economic cooperation between the two countries, looking ahead to the future.
Analyzing factory and employment data from recent years offers a closer look at the economic realities felt on the streets.
Russia's Foreign Ministry stated that Japan is clinging to oil and gas projects while criticizing the US approach toward its allies and other nations.
The Cambodian Minister of Women's Affairs visited Kratie province, inspecting local law enforcement and detention facilities while discussing the protection and welfare of women and children with officials.
A Cambodian official has dismissed Thai claims that the Preah Vihear temple is being used as a military base, stressing the UNESCO World Heritage site is strictly for cultural, religious, and research purposes.
Just after the new iPhone went on sale in Hong Kong, over a hundred cases of credit card fraud emerged overnight, resulting in more than 10 million Hong Kong dollars vanishing.
Cambodia's garment and travel goods sectors are deadlocked in minimum wage negotiations, with unions pushing for modest increases while employers seek to keep rates unchanged.
In the first eight months of this year, Cambodia's export revenue from clothing and footwear reached a record high.
The vice president urges students to pay attention to vocational education in technology, highlighting significant market demand.
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Malaysia surged by over 50% in the first eight months of the year, as Phnom Penh actively seeks to attract more Malaysian investors.
Phnom Penh is preparing to renovate both sides of the Stung Meanchey canal by paving sturdy reinforced concrete roads, creating new spaces for travel and leisure.
Data from 2026 shows Cambodia's passport has low global mobility. While Chinese tourists enjoy visa-free entry, locals face significant travel barriers to China and Europe.
A stalled and revived real estate project along Phnom Penh's National Highway 6A is recently facing suspicions involving $60 million in dirty money.
Foreign media report that online scam operations in Sihanoukville generate tens of billions annually, leaving behind unfinished buildings, unemployed workers, and questions about who protects the masterminds.
A Chinese Red Notice fugitive who committed a murder in Zhejiang thirty years ago became a billionaire in Pattaya using a purchased identity, but was finally arrested by Thai police.
Official statistics from South Korea reveal that children in the country are facing immense pressure in recent years.
A Bloomberg report reveals that Sihanoukville's cyber scam industry generates tens of billions annually, leaving behind unfinished buildings, unemployed workers, and untouchable protectors.
金边司法部招人，竞争那叫一个激烈，566个考生，就为了那15个铁饭碗。听说考试从早考到晚，整整10个小时，真是拼了老命。
A minister visited local communities to care for the homeless, aiming to ensure they have food and improve their living conditions.
Vietnamese businesses and foreign chambers of commerce are expressing frustration, stating that burdensome administrative procedures and redundant inspections are making commerce increasingly exhausting.
Over 400 people detained and facing intimidation in Kanota are making an urgent appeal to the outside world for diplomatic and humanitarian aid.
On Sunday, Hun Many traveled to Banteay Meanchey province to deliver relief supplies to relocated residents in the Srah Chik commune.
Nearly 50,000 job seekers attended the annual recruitment fair in Phnom Penh, where several thousand positions were successfully filled through on-site interviews.
Cambodia's recent warm reception of Myanmar's military leader and the signing of several agreements have raised regional concerns.
Pattaya police in Thailand arrested an elderly Chinese fugitive, wanted for a crime committed 30 years ago.
Cambodia 最近又抓了一批非法劳工，这次是21个Vietnam 人，听说还涉毒，直接被遣返回国了。
Sihanoukville Deputy Governor Long Dimanche told RFI that despite the departure of foreigners and economic impacts from cracking down on cyber scams, transitioning to a legal economy is essential for healthy development.
Scammers in Myawaddy are shifting tactics, with Indian syndicates bringing in English skills and new tech to target the US market.
Factories in Phnom Penh are recently figuring out how to build better relationships with their workers to avoid frequent production line conflicts.
Phnom Penh's handmade soap makers no longer need to travel to government offices to submit paperwork, as they can now apply for permits entirely online.
The crackdown on online gambling and telecom fraud has driven away many foreigners, impacting local livelihoods—a transformation officials call a necessary growing pain.
At a grassroots meeting ahead of upcoming township elections, Nansupo urged local officials to take the public's concerns seriously.
Bac Ninh police have dismantled the Fi88 and KingGroup gambling networks, and the Ministry of Public Security has ordered an expanded investigation.
Amid Phnom Penh's motorcycle-choked night air, political discussions are once again starting to bubble up across the streets and alleys.
Damaged during wartime, the Wuji Ancient Bridge has suffered severe structural impacts at both ends and its body, and local authorities are now planning its restoration.
Phnom Penh's Ministry of Labor urged factory owners and workers to foster good relations and avoid conflicts, ensuring mutual prosperity and stable livelihoods.
听说国家公园里头，那些乱搭乱建的棚子又被拆了，都是想占地盘的。
China's Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a strict directive to crack down on online gambling, posing a major threat to those who make a living from it.
A Myanmar official visited Phnom Penh to discuss various issues, with a key focus on collaborating to combat online scam operations.
Two nations' armies are expected to boost exchanges and training, fostering a closer relationship.
Phnom Penh's Ministry of Labor urged employers and workers to avoid frequent disputes, stating that factory quarrels harm business and income, emphasizing mutual respect.
True to his word, the governor of Mondulkiri Province presented a new motorcycle on the spot to each of the five students who earned straight A's in this year's high school exam.
Cambodia's Ministry of Commerce is preparing new policies to boost e-commerce, covering everything from online store registration to cross-border sales.
East Timor and China will cooperate to repatriate Chinese cyber fraud suspects from East Timor, who will face continued investigation back home.
East Timor accelerates the repatriation of suspects involved in online fraud, increasing cooperation efforts.
Delegates at the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum sat down to hammer out another round of joint efforts against transnational crime.
The founding conference for the International Coalition to Combat Telecom and Online Fraud was held on the 10th in Jiangsu, with Cambodian officials in attendance.
Maternal mortality has dropped significantly, but young people still struggle to navigate healthcare systems and access their medical records. Now, civil society groups are stepping up in frustration.
Phnom Penh’s top brass met to discuss the city's economic shift, emphasizing that future growth will rely purely on technology and efficiency.
A warm breeze blew through the Phnom Penh teashop as motorbikes jammed the street outside.
Over morning tea at a Phnom Penh shophouse, the talk inevitably drifts to factories and the future of the people working the lines.
Cambodia's Minister of Information has shared an ancient warning carved into a thousand-year-old stone inscription, highlighting the deep scars left on the Preah Vihear temple by modern warfare.
Phnom Penh just wrapped up a major job fair, with officials reporting that both factories and the local workforce have grown steadily over the past few years.
An Indian naval warship has pulled into port, docking right here at the Ream Naval Base.
From Southeast Asia to Africa, the crackdown on telecom scams is spreading wider by the day.
The latest numbers from Thailand's Real Estate Information Center show that Chinese mainland buyers are still leading the property market, though they bought fewer units compared to the same period last year.
A Phoenix TV reporter embedded with Thai authorities has returned to the O Smach compound along the Thai-Cambodian border, exposing the inner workings of a shady local facility known as Indochina Hospital.
A Cambodian government spokesperson said they're now doing both political and economic diplomacy.
上个月，环境部在保护区里忙活，查出来不少砍树、抓动物的，还发现好些地被偷偷清了。这边的自然资源，真是让人操心。
Clearing the unexploded ordnance left behind by last year’s border clashes is going to take a massive amount of money and hard work, according to the Cambodian Mine Action Centre. Times like these are tough.
When Min Aung Hlaing from Myanmar made a visit to Phnom Penh, it certainly sparked a lot of discussion. But Cambodia's message was clear: "We have our own rules here, so don't meddle."
Inside a tin-roofed compound tucked away in Myanmar's Kawkareik mountains, workers who claim to be part of a "Harvard team" have revealed they are being forced to grind through 18-hour shifts.
Behind closed doors at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Phnom Penh, officials sat down for a bilateral meeting to talk business, security, and next year’s calendar.
Some Indonesians who were previously involved in phone scams are now in a real bind.
Myanmar's junta chief met with Cambodia's Parliament Speaker. They talked about the fighting and bringing peace.
The National Bank of Cambodia has officially started the bankruptcy liquidation process for Tianxu International Technology.
这跨境诈骗啊，真是防不胜防，现在两国要一起使劲儿了。
边境执法协作，Mong Ko township police 把违法人员和物品交给Ruili public security bureau 。
A spokesperson for Pakistan's Foreign Ministry recently clarified that the defense alliance they've set up with Saudi Arabia and Turkey is strictly for self-protection.
Phnom Penh is getting ready for a huge job fair! Loads of companies will be there looking to hire, so if you're searching for work, you really shouldn't miss out.
Myanmar 领导人敏昂莱这几天在金边走访，人权组织的抗议声不小，还喊着要逮捕他。金边这边倒挺淡定，参议院出来说话了，说这是老交情，也符合东盟规矩。
吉隆坡茶档的电扇慢悠悠转着，桌上搁着半杯冰咖啡。最近街谈巷议都在琢磨Myanmar 领导人来访的事，参议院那边也开腔了。
Fresh off the inaugural meeting of the international alliance against telecom fraud, Chinese and Cambodian officials sat down to keep pushing forward on joint efforts to root out online scams.
Gas and diesel prices are both on the way up again, and the little chalkboard outside the roadside petrol station has a new set of numbers.
The canal project connecting Cambodia's inland to the sea has taken a major step forward, with a funding agreement worth nearly $1 billion now locked in.
This is a big deal for us Chinese here in Southeast Asia.
The Myanmar leader has arrived in Phnom Penh for a two-day visit, touching down at Techo International Airport to hold meetings with Cambodian leaders.
Old videotapes don't last forever, so the Ministry of Information and the Japan-Cambodia Association are teaming up to digitize all those priceless archives.
Morning coffee at a Phnom Penh teashop always brings out the latest talk from the construction crowd.
The provincial governor slammed his fist on the table during a meeting, warning that house-to-house inspections start in October and pleas from anyone won't make a difference.
The two sides signed the agreement at a meeting in Hong Kong, focusing on pushing forward early childhood education and online learning initiatives.
The Cambodian Ministry of Commerce is busy preparing for the 3rd Digital Trade Forum, focusing on helping local small businesses and young entrepreneurs take their ventures online.
In New Delhi, a meeting took place focusing on food security and agricultural supply chains.
商会开会聊税务法规，想帮私营企业解决难题。
More than 30 government ministries and organizations sat down together for the first time to discuss setting a minimum age limit for Cambodian children using social media.
The 3rd Cambodia Digital Trade Forum and Online Expo kicks off this month, bringing together government officials and business leaders to talk shop on taking commerce online.
Iran's new ambassador met with Prime Minister Hun Manet to talk about ways to boost ties and get the two countries working more closely together.
In Phnom Penh, Village 1 of Boeung Keng Kang I has teamed up with the Department of Public Works to dig out and clear the local drainage system, racing to fix the chronic flooding along Street 294 ahead of the rainy
Customs just dropped the numbers for the first eight months, and total trade is up 20% compared to last year.
Fifteen officials from Cambodia's Ministry of Information are heading to India for a professional training course on new media and IT certification to boost their technical skills.
The Ministry of Public Security announced that a meeting will be held in Lianyungang this September to establish a dedicated international alliance against cross-border telecom fraud.
The Cambodian Ministry of Commerce has given its approval. From now on, only one company will be able to import and sell cigarette brands such as MEVIUS, WINSTON, and CAMEL here.
Fresh from his trip to Russia, Vietnamese President Tô Lâm headed straight to Paris to talk defense, tech, and rare earths.
Every year when minimum wage talks roll around, nerves run high everywhere from garment factory floors to street stalls. Here is the latest on what officials are saying about this year's negotiations.
Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol headed to Xiamen for a roundtable meeting, where he walked local businesses through Cambodia's policies and infrastructure to reel in more foreign investment.
The Ministry of Environment has distributed 235 rubbish bins to schools across Kandal province, handing out three bins to each school, as part of a local push to cut down on plastic bags and clean up the streets.
Crypto and digital asset players take note: Cambodia’s securities regulator is hammering out a brand-new law and plans to roll it out by the end of the year.
Some 500 families who had to relocate because of the Cambodia-Thailand border clashes have finally settled into a new village, but finding work remains a major headache.
Cambodia’s Constitutional Council has voted unanimously to approve amendments to the Law on Commune/Sangkat Administration, updating the way grassroots leadership positions are filled so they better reflect election
On Wednesday, the Minister of Agriculture and the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires headed down to Svay Chek district to check in on displaced families and see how they were getting by.
In Islamabad, despite the immigration office's deadline for leaving, many locals are choosing to stay and continue working in the area.
Scams have become a global nuisance, and now everyone is teaming up to tackle them.
当地媒体报道，土地管理部对与开发商Leng Navatra相关的社交媒体账号发出警告，称其散布虚假信息，可能面临法律后果。
Cambodia is pushing ahead with its digital government rollout, moving public services online across ministries so people can handle administrative paperwork and renew business licenses without wasting time and money.
Preah Sihanouk Provincial Governor Kuch Chamroeun is leading a delegation to Guangzhou to pitch the province’s technology and automotive sectors to Chinese investors.
Cyberscams are getting so out of hand in KL that they’re actually talking about bringing back caning—and banks are being called out to take the heat, too.
Phnom Penh's tourism authorities have teamed up with telecom operator Metfone to launch the "My Village, My Food" digital tourism campaign, a seven-part short video series designed to showcase local specialties and
Cambodia's Ministry of the Interior has sounded the alarm over an old scam making the rounds again—warning that brokers are targeting friends and acquaintances to trap them in fake marriages in China or force them into
Malaysian police have proposed amending outdated laws to crack down harder on online fraudsters, even putting caning on the table.
A distress message listed the coordinates as 15°18'21.33" north latitude and 98°23'30.60" east longitude.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior decided to suspend four prison management officials after serious violations in the management of the prison in Pailin Province, along with videos of violent clashes among inmates
Thai police arrested 12 South Korean nationals and 1 Chinese national involved in the case at a residence in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province, and seized a large number of computers, mobile phones, and VoIP
At noon on September 5, the Menggu County Police Bureau, at Boundary Marker No.
The Ministry of Home Affairs said, based on opinion polls from more than 400 township subdivisions, that drugs, delinquent youths, theft, and illegal gambling have become the main scourges at the grassroots level.
Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration just deported 86 Vietnamese nationals in a single sweep, including 28 women.
Lawmakers pressed for road and irrigation money outside the capital. The government said it will keep spending discipline.
The provincial governor has laid down the law: several businesses in Leuk Dek district and Sampeov Poun town have until the end of September to completely shut down all online gambling operations.
Traffic police will add checkpoints from 7 to 9 a.m. on commercial boulevards.
A joint sweep in late August has once again thrust a few apartment buildings in this coastal town back into the spotlight.
八月份刚开头，金边郊外公寓这边的网诈窝点就传出阴招，高层准备把大半夜还在打野的员工直接卖给当地警察，顺便把十几二十万的工资全吞了。
