Scammers attempt to jump justice as raids continue across Cambodia
PHNOM PENH: A group of online scammers attempted a daring rooftop escape during an anti-scam operation in Svay Rieng on Thursday (Aug 20), but officers were too quick for them
Cambodia opens Senate building tied to sanctioned tycoon
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian leaders inaugurated a new Senate building on Friday (Aug 21) funded by the country's top business people, including a tycoon sanctioned by the United States for alleged involvement in scam centres.
Chinese embassy denies officials accompanied hotel owner to Thma Da border
BEIJING: The Chinese embassy in Cambodia has denied reports that its officials recently travelled with the Chinese owner of Heng Fang Hotel to the Thma Da area along the Cambodia-Thailand border, calling the information, shared by Thai media, untrue.
Civil society organisations and unions call for release of former monk jailed over private Messenger chat
PHNOM PENH: Fifty civil society organisations, unions and grassroots community groups have issued a joint statement calling for the immediate release of citizen journalist Chea Vuthy.
Monovithya ‘special envoy for investment relations, border affairs’, Cambodian PM welcomes feedback
PHNOM PENH: More details have emerged about the remit of newly announced special envoy to the prime minister Kem Monovithya. She has been appointed to work on investment relations for Cambodia and border affairs, due to her extensive international connections, Prime Minister Hun Manet clarified, Wednesday (Aug 19).
Workplace bullies busted: Foreign factory managers in Cambodia warned by labour ministry
PHNOM PENH: The foreign managers of two factories in Kandal and Kampong Speu have been ordered to issue written apologies for misconduct towards their employees, according to the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training.
Cambodian opposition leader's daughter defends government role
PHNOM PENH: The daughter of Cambodia's opposition leader defended her new role in the government that once detained her father, telling AFP on Wednesday (Aug 19) it had "nothing to do" with him.
River dolphin command centre expected to open by year’s end
Cambodia is stepping up efforts to protect the Mekong River dolphin. The construction of a new "Dolphin Conservation Command Centre", stronger law enforcement and additional equipment for river guards are underway. The command centre will include the use of new advanced technologies, including environmental DNA (eDNA) and passive acoustic monitoring (PAM), while plans to promote community livelihoods through nature-based tourism are also in place
Cambodia trims 2026 GDP growth forecast amid global, regional headwinds
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has further downgraded its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.1 per cent, down from a 4.2 per cent projection in May and an initial estimate of five per cent.
Myanmar leader to visit Cambodia; faces criticism of ‘seeking legitimacy’
PHNOM PENH: Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing will pay an official visit to the Cambodia in early September "to strengthen bilateral relations". The visit comes after trips to Russia, China, India and Thailand, among others, which many have described as an attempt to gain international recognition as Myanmar's legitimate leader.
