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Worldphnom-penh-post1d ago

Former Cambodian Officials Charged in Visa Scheme Linked to Scammers

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court prosecutor has charged three former officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation with abuse of power and embezzlement, in connection with the issuance of over 6,000 blank visas linked to online scam operations.

Worldphnom-penh-post1d ago

Cambodia Launches Dengue Training Amidst Rising Cases

As dengue fever cases increase, Cambodia's Ministry of Health has initiated training courses for medical staff in Koh Kong and Pursat provinces on the diagnosis and treatment of the disease, according to an August 24 statement.

Politicsphnom-penh-post5d ago

Cambodian Interior Minister Outlines Manpower Reforms

Cambodian Minister of Interior Sar Sokha has issued new organizational directives to all units under the ministry, detailing efforts to strengthen governance and develop human resources, introduced at an August 19 ceremony.

Environmental Cleanup in Kampot Crane Habitat
Worldphnom-penh-post5d ago

Environmental Cleanup in Kampot Crane Habitat

Over 2,600 pieces of plastic trash, including pesticide containers, were collected from a protected crane habitat in Kampot province, Cambodia, as part of ongoing pollution reduction efforts.

Politicsstar-malaysia9d ago

US-Cambodian Defence Relations Reset

The United States and Cambodia are resetting their defense relations, with joint exercises and naval visits planned, signaling a new phase of military cooperation.

Cost of Education Cuts Measured in Children's Futures
WorldDaily Sabah18d ago

Cost of Education Cuts Measured in Children's Futures

The long-term impact of cutting education funding is highlighted through stories like Kakada's, a 10-year-old Cambodian boy forced to work in cassava fields after his mother's death, losing access to schooling.

Thailand Rejects UN Report on Cambodian Border Displacement
WorldBangkok Post21d ago

Thailand Rejects UN Report on Cambodian Border Displacement

Thailand has rejected a UN special rapporteur's report that estimated 650,000 Cambodians were internally displaced during recent border clashes. The Thai Prime Minister criticized the report for relying on one-sided information and failing to include Thailand's perspective.

Iran War Impacts Southeast Asian Tourism
BusinessNYT28d ago

Iran War Impacts Southeast Asian Tourism

Southeast Asian resort towns in Cambodia, Thailand, and Indonesia are suffering as soaring airfares and disruptions to Middle Eastern travel hubs due to the Iran War deter European tourists.

Cambodian PM Vows Crackdown on Online Scammers
WorldSCMP1mo ago

Cambodian PM Vows Crackdown on Online Scammers

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet pledged to intensify efforts to combat transnational online scam networks, warning that criminal syndicates are adapting by fragmenting into smaller, decentralized cells across the region.

Cambodia Will Not Impede Thai UNESCO Bids
CultureBangkok Post2mo ago

Cambodia Will Not Impede Thai UNESCO Bids

Cambodia's Culture Ministry has assured that its election to a UNESCO heritage committee will not affect Thailand's bids to have traditional Thai costume and Muay Thai recognized as intangible cultural heritage.

WorldNHK World2mo ago

Japanese Man Arrested in Cambodia-Based Fraud Scheme

A Japanese man in his 30s, detained by Thai police this month, is suspected of being an owner in a Cambodia-based special fraud case, allegedly instructing callers to make false calls. Police plan to transfer him to Japan and arrest him on suspicion of violating organized crime punishment law.

Cambodia Insists Anti-Scam Crackdown is Permanent
Worldphnom-penh-post1d ago

Cambodia Insists Anti-Scam Crackdown is Permanent

Cambodia has insisted that its nationwide crackdown on technology-enabled scams is neither a temporary campaign nor an exercise intended to improve the country’s image, as it prepares for an upcoming conference.

Politicsphnom-penh-post5d ago

CSOs and Unions Call for Release of Cambodian Citizen Journalist

Fifty civil society organizations, unions, and grassroots community groups have issued a joint statement demanding the immediate release of citizen journalist Chea Vuthy, a former monk, who was sentenced to 18 months in prison for comments made in a private Messenger chat.

Thailand rebuts UN expert's Cambodia findings
WorldSCMP22d ago

Thailand rebuts UN expert's Cambodia findings

Thailand has strongly refuted comments made by a UN human rights specialist regarding his findings on displacement from the Cambodia border war, engaging in a diplomatic dispute over the issue.

US to Implement Permanent Visa Bond Program for 50 Countries
WorldrnzVnExpresspunch-ng22d ago3 sources

US to Implement Permanent Visa Bond Program for 50 Countries

The United States is set to make its visa bond program permanent, requiring a $20,000 bond for visitors from 50 countries, including Nigeria, Cambodia, and several Pacific states. This measure aims to address overstay rates from these nations.

Worldtunisia-live2mo ago

US Visa Shockwave Over New $15,000 Cash Bond Mandate

Cambodia, Ethiopia, Georgia, Grenada, Mauritius, and Tunisia are among the countries affected by a new US visa policy requiring a $15,000 cash bond, causing a significant shockwave in international travel.

Thailand to Join UN Maritime Arbitration with Cambodia
WorldSCMPRappler2mo ago2 sources

Thailand to Join UN Maritime Arbitration with Cambodia

Thailand has announced its decision to join UN maritime arbitration with Cambodia, halting other bilateral talks between the two nations. This move aims to resolve maritime disputes through international arbitration.

Southeast Asia Becomes Hub for Global Online Fraud
Worldnzz2mo ago

Southeast Asia Becomes Hub for Global Online Fraud

An indictment against Cambodian Chen Zhi, involving luxury yachts and billions in Bitcoin, reveals how Southeast Asia has become a center for global online fraud operations, highlighting the sophisticated nature of these future criminals.