A senior South Korean police official outlined a three-pillar approach to fighting online fraud at an international conference, noting that 173 scam suspects have been repatriated from Cambodia to face charges.
Cambodia's police chief says citizens have lost an estimated $26.2 million to online scams since 2025, with only a small fraction of cases resolved and most ringleaders based overseas.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States is drawing international attention, with many hoping it will steady ties between the world's two largest economies.
Information Minister Neth Pheaktra says the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute must be resolved through evidence and international law, not through competing narratives or military facts on the ground.
Prime Minister Hun Manet has stressed that Cambodia’s efforts to combat online scams are not a “show”, while reiterating that issues like transnational crime cannot be used as a pretext for territorial violation. Today, September…
Cambodian police arrested seven Chinese citizens and confiscated more than 800kg of suspected methamphetamine, 49 firearms, and nearly 8,000 rounds of ammunition in a maritime operation off Preah Sihanouk province.
IndiGo will restart direct flights between Kolkata and Siem Reap on October 1, operating three times weekly, in a move officials say will bolster tourism and trade links between Cambodia and India.
Fraud networks are using foreign SIM cards with international roaming to make scam calls appear local and trustworthy, with one Cambodian raid uncovering over 50,000 cards from multiple countries.
UMNO's fundraising drive for Najib Razak has topped RM1 million, but online critics have flooded the fund with 1-sen donations carrying insulting messages, as anger grows over his house arrest.
Cambodia-China trade grew more than 22% in early 2026, with the newly opened Pinglu Canal expected to further boost agricultural exports despite a persistent trade deficit of nearly $13 billion.
Ly Yong Phat pledged unconditional support for Cambodia's campaign against online fraud, while Prime Minister Hun Manet said the country would not become a safe haven for scam networks.
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A Russian woman was convicted of disturbing public order and deported from Vietnam after posting videos of dangerous motorcycle stunts on social media, drawing heavy fines and legal action.
Cambodia has launched a two-day international conference in Phnom Penh to strengthen global cooperation against online scams, attended by representatives from the FBI, China, INTERPOL and other nations, as the government highlighted its crackdown that has dismantled 86 scam compounds and seized $300 million.
Cambodian authorities have requested Interpol Red Notices for two alleged online scam organizers as prosecutions tied to raids on large fraud compounds continue and the government highlights cooperation with foreign law-enforcement agencies.
Cambodia’s foreign minister and China’s ambassador reaffirmed the two nations’ longstanding ‘ironclad friendship’ during a reception in Phnom Penh marking the 77th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.
A Cambodian citizen calls for evidence-based historical discourse regarding ancient Khmer heritage sites located throughout Thailand, challenging accusations of cultural theft with archaeological facts.
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Malaysia's Home Ministry says it will wait for formal written notification of the Pardons Board's decision before acting on the conditional pardon for ex-PM Najib Razak, including a possible house arrest arrangement.
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Cambodia and South Korea are deepening cooperation to combat cross-border online scams, with Phnom Penh welcoming Seoul's support in technology, information sharing and capacity building ahead of a major international anti-scam conference.
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A senior South Korean police official outlined a three-pillar approach to fighting online fraud at an international conference, noting that 173 scam suspects have been repatriated from Cambodia to face charges.
Cambodia's police chief says citizens have lost an estimated $26.2 million to online scams since 2025, with only a small fraction of cases resolved and most ringleaders based overseas.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States is drawing international attention, with many hoping it will steady ties between the world's two largest economies.
Information Minister Neth Pheaktra says the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute must be resolved through evidence and international law, not through competing narratives or military facts on the ground.
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Cambodian police arrested seven Chinese citizens and confiscated more than 800kg of suspected methamphetamine, 49 firearms, and nearly 8,000 rounds of ammunition in a maritime operation off Preah Sihanouk province.
IndiGo will restart direct flights between Kolkata and Siem Reap on October 1, operating three times weekly, in a move officials say will bolster tourism and trade links between Cambodia and India.
Fraud networks are using foreign SIM cards with international roaming to make scam calls appear local and trustworthy, with one Cambodian raid uncovering over 50,000 cards from multiple countries.
India's ancient Ayurveda system gains renewed relevance as its holistic approach to prevention and wellness aligns with contemporary health priorities, fostering international partnerships including with Cambodia.
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Cambodian tycoon and senator Ly Yong Phat has pledged unconditional support for the government's crackdown on online scams, aligning with PM Hun Manet's vow that the country will never be a haven for cyber fraud.
China's Vice Minister of Public Security outlined the country's anti-fraud efforts at a Phnom Penh conference, citing major arrests and cross-border cooperation while acknowledging that online scam networks remain a persistent global challenge.
North Korea's latest missile tests are seen as a bid to pressure Washington ahead of the UN General Assembly and the Trump-Xi summit, signaling that denuclearization remains off the table.
UMNO's fundraising drive for Najib Razak has topped RM1 million, but online critics have flooded the fund with 1-sen donations carrying insulting messages, as anger grows over his house arrest.
Cambodia-China trade grew more than 22% in early 2026, with the newly opened Pinglu Canal expected to further boost agricultural exports despite a persistent trade deficit of nearly $13 billion.
Ly Yong Phat pledged unconditional support for Cambodia's campaign against online fraud, while Prime Minister Hun Manet said the country would not become a safe haven for scam networks.
The Japanese International School of Phnom Penh has broken ground on a world-first campus that will co-locate a Japanese government-accredited school and an IB school from kindergarten through middle school, set to open in August 2027.
The Asian Development Bank has cut Cambodia's 2026 growth forecast to 3.9% as tourism slumps, though it expects a rebound to 4.7% in 2027 on the back of strong manufacturing and investment.
Cambodia bans second-hand and counterfeit telecom devices over safety, environmental, and national security concerns.
Prime Minister Hun Manet asserts Cambodia's genuine commitment to eliminating online scams while condemning the use of anti-fraud efforts as justification for territorial violations.