Cambodia

ASEAN military observers have visited the Thai-Cambodian border to assess damage and document claims as Bangkok and Phnom Penh continue to accuse each other of violating a ceasefire. The delegation toured contested areas and listened to competing narratives following last year’s clashes, which resulted in over 100 military casualties.

The article discusses the rise of online dating scams, detailing an individual's experience with a fraudster who impersonated an Asian woman on a social platform. The scammer, later revealed to be linked to a gambling site in Macau, attempted to lure victims into a 'pig butchering' scam, with the author exposing her but noting her continued activity on Telegram.

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with leaders from Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Belarus, and North Korea in June 2026. He hosted 20 national leaders in Beijing this year, including Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, highlighting China's growing global influence amid geopolitical tensions.

An estimated $300 billion in oil and gas reserves is located under overlapping territory in the Gulf of Thailand. Cooperation between Thailand and Cambodia is complicated by political tensions over a separate land border dispute.

The article discusses the high win rate of bets on military operations as a potential indicator of insider trading and reports on Cambodia's efforts to track down looted antiquities.

The article highlights a high win rate of bets on military operations, potentially indicating insider trading, and reports on Cambodia's efforts to track down looted antiquities.

Crowns and precious jewels believed to have been worn by ancient Khmer royalty were tracked down to a pub parking lot outside London.

Cambodia’s Supreme Court is set to rule on the treason appeal of two journalists, Phorn Sopheap and Pheap Pheara, who were sentenced to 14 years in prison for posting border clash photos. The case has drawn international criticism over judicial independence and freedom of speech.

Cambodia’s Supreme Court is set to rule on the appeal of two journalists who were convicted of treason and jailed for photos. The decision is expected to be announced on Thursday.

Cambodia is cracking down on cyber scam compounds linked to human trafficking, freeing thousands of workers. However, many freed workers are now stranded without shelter or a way to return home.

A report by APG highlights cyber scam hubs in Southeast Asia linked to human trafficking. Government data shows 6,998 Indians were rescued from these hubs since 2022, with significant numbers from Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar.

Cambodia's crackdown on scam centers has left thousands of foreign workers stranded in Phnom Penh. Victims of trafficking now face a new crisis as they roam the streets without support.

Cambodia's crackdown on scam centers has left thousands of foreign workers stranded in Phnom Penh. The situation has created a secondary crisis as victims of trafficking now face uncertainty.

Cambodia’s Supreme Court upheld the incitement conviction of opposition politician Rong Chhun but suspended the remainder of his prison sentence, allowing him to remain free while barring him from politics for years.

Cybercrime accounts for over 30% of all offenses in the Asia and South Pacific region, driven by digital infrastructure growth and organized criminal networks. Phishing, AI-enhanced scams, and deepfake technologies are key tactics, with scam centers in countries like Cambodia and the Philippines generating billions annually.

Liu Ren, a central figure in a criminal group led by Chinese tycoon Chen Zhi, was extradited from Cambodia to China by Chinese police. Chen, accused of transnational fraud by both Beijing and Washington, had directed Liu to found the group in 2016.

A skirmish along the Thailand-Cambodia border in May 2025 escalated into a major military conflict. A ceasefire is now in place, with recent ASEAN and bilateral talks offering hope, but the humanitarian crisis persists despite the peace deal.

South Korea has charged 23 individuals for cryptocurrency laundering linked to a $11.1 million phishing scam operated by a Cambodia-based group. The suspects are accused of moving funds on behalf of the overseas fraud network.

Rong Chhun, a top adviser to the Nation Power Party in Cambodia, is appealing his incitement conviction, which barred him from politics for four years. The conviction, part of a pattern of legal actions against critics, followed his meeting with villagers displaced by government projects. His supporters demand his release, citing tensions with Thailand and economic struggles.

Rong Chhun, a top adviser to the Nation Power Party in Cambodia, appealed his incitement conviction at the Supreme Court, arguing he was unfairly targeted for meeting villagers displaced by government projects. He faces a four-year prison sentence and a ban from political activities, with supporters demanding his release and accusing authorities of stifling dissent.

A prominent Cambodian opposition politician has appealed a conviction on incitement charges to the Supreme Court. The appeal seeks to reverse the conviction.

A prominent Cambodian opposition politician, Rong Chhun, sought a Supreme Court reversal of his incitement conviction, which barred him from politics. His appeal followed a conviction for inciting social unrest after meeting with villagers displaced by government projects, with supporters alleging the government uses legal measures to suppress criticism.

Congress has not officially declared war since 1942, yet presidents have launched military operations without its approval, including Nixon's 1970 secret bombing of Cambodia and recent actions in the U.S.-Israel war against Iran. Current War Powers resolutions in Congress seek to limit such operations, but require Senate votes and face potential presidential veto.

Cambodia initiated compulsory conciliation proceedings with Thailand under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to address maritime rights disputes after Thailand withdrew from a 25-year-old bilateral memorandum of understanding. The MoU was intended to facilitate an agreement on maritime boundaries.

Rising trade barriers are pushing China to expand clean tech investments abroad, shifting from traditional resource extraction to manufacturing in countries like Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Ethiopia, and the Philippines. Since 2014, China announced $173 billion in clean tech FDI, but only half has materialized, with investments adapting to circumvent trade restrictions.

Cambodia and Thailand have made progress in their maritime dispute, but tensions persist along their land border. The article highlights that while there is a step forward in one area, dangers remain in another.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has disciplined over 100 officials for collusion with human smugglers since the 2023 Greece boat tragedy, which killed at least 209 people. FIA Director General Dr. Usman Anwar reported 132 investigations leading to 68 major and 36 minor penalties, alongside a decline in deportations due to stricter profiling. International concerns include illegal migration routes to the EU via Belarus, Cyprus, and Cambodia, with abuses of study visas and bonded labor reported.

Congress has not officially declared war since 1942, yet presidents have launched military operations without approval. Recent examples include Nixon's 1970 Cambodia bombings and Trump's 2020 strikes against Iran, with lawmakers advancing War Powers resolutions to challenge executive authority.

CBI has arrested two key accused in a 'cyber-slavery' scam case. The duo lured Indian nationals to scam compounds in Southeast Asian countries, including Myanmar and Cambodia, under the pretense of offering lucrative employment opportunities.

US President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on 60 economies, including Southeast Asian countries, accuse them of failing to prevent goods made with forced labour from entering the US market. Analysts suggest the move aims to revive Trump's trade levy agenda, potentially disrupting supply chains in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Cambodia's year-long crackdown on online scam centers has failed to dismantle most of the industry, per Amnesty International. The report found 86 scam compounds in April, up from 53 a year earlier, with state intervention at only 24 sites, contradicting official claims of success.

Cambodia is cracking down on cybercrime rings that are mostly run by Chinese gangs. These operations have flourished since taking off during the pandemic.

Thailand will join a UN arbitration process initiated by Cambodia to resolve a maritime boundary dispute. Cambodia launched a compulsory conciliation under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) after Thailand unilaterally ended a 2001 framework pact for talks on a disputed maritime belt.

Thailand's annual military lottery, mandatory for men aged 21 and over, faces controversy amid heightened military alert following armed clashes with Cambodia in July 2025 and December. The Thai military remains on high alert despite a ceasefire.

A Cambodia-based scam syndicate allegedly targeted Singaporeans through a three-level scheme involving government official impersonation, tricking victims into transferring money. De Villar Rizalyn Panganiban, a 35-year-old Filipino, is on trial for her alleged participation in the operation.

Thailand's withdrawal from a 2001 MoU on maritime border talks has prompted Cambodia to internationalize the dispute. The situation raises questions about the role of compulsory conciliation in resolving the conflict.

The article argues that Cambodia should join the CPTPP to attract long-term investment by committing to stable trade rules, despite the challenges of a fragmented global system. It highlights that such agreements provide policy predictability, which is beneficial for sustained economic growth.

Cambodia has filed for compulsory conciliation under a U.N. maritime law agreement to resolve a sea border dispute with Thailand.

Cambodia has initiated compulsory conciliation under the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to resolve a maritime border dispute with Thailand over territory believed to contain natural gas. Thailand terminated a 25-year-old agreement to address overlapping claims, prompting Cambodia's legal action. Both nations emphasize resolving the issue through international law, though Thailand opposes third-party adjudication.

Cambodia has initiated a compulsory conciliation process under international law to resolve a maritime boundary dispute with Thailand, following Thailand's unilateral termination of a 2001 agreement. The process aims to address overlapping maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand.