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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$100 million of Taiwan-bound contraband goods

Items confiscated included laptops, smartwatches and circuit boards found in shipment to Taichung, authorities say.

25 Oct 2024 - 7:25PM

Trending in China

Next Blackpink Lisa? Cambodia princess ‘to train for stardom’ in South Korea

18 Oct 2024 - 6:00PM

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$40 million of smuggled goods bound for Cambodia, Thailand

15 Oct 2024 - 7:04PM

Hun Sen

Hun Manet may be Cambodia’s prime minister, but his dad still pulls the strings

Cambodia’s prime minister operates under the watchful eye of former leader Hun Sen, who remains a formidable force in Cambodian politics.

14 Oct 2024 - 1:39PMvideocam

Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet looks at a phone at the Asean summit in Vientiane on Friday. Photo: AFP

Women and gender

Pregnant Filipino women arrested in Cambodia for surrogacy could be jailed

Cambodian authorities said the women were charged under the country’s laws against human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

14 Oct 2024 - 8:41AM

Malaysia

Southeast Asia’s war on dissent captured in Malaysia-Cambodia extradition

As Southeast Asian countries band together to silence critics, advocates call for an urgent reassessment of human rights policies.

21 Oct 2024 - 11:46AM

Asean

Opinion | Asean neutrality remains key to regional peace amid US-China rivalry

As next Asean chair Malaysia shows, an open door to all, even with intensifying great power competition, is vital to stability and development.

11 Oct 2024 - 5:59AMvideocam

Thailand

Thailand to revive US$300 billion gas project stuck in Cambodia dispute

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said the joint exploration would be prioritised to boost energy security and cut utility costs.

10 Oct 2024 - 12:43PM

Vietnam

Cambodia-Vietnam ties strained by new China-backed canal

9 Oct 2024 - 1:41PM

Myanmar

‘Evolving’ Southeast Asia scammers stole up to US$37 billion in 2023: UN

The UN says the region has become a hotbed for money laundering, and illegal gambling, with criminal groups using advanced technologies to expand operations.

7 Oct 2024 - 5:35PMvideocam

The transnational organised crime threat landscape in Southeast Asia is evolving faster than in any previous point in history, the UN said. Photo: Shutterstock

Malaysia

Malaysia arrests, deports maid for criticising Cambodia leaders on social media

Nuon Toeun, 36, who had worked in Malaysia for several years, was arrested on a request from the Cambodian government.

4 Oct 2024 - 1:59AMvideocam

Malaysia

Malaysia solar firms set to face lower demand over US tariff hike: analyst

Malaysian solar equipment shipped to the US will include a 9.13 per cent duty while two Malaysia-based foreign firms also face higher duties.

2 Oct 2024 - 5:26PMvideocam

Vietnam

‘Almost Brexit-like’: Cambodia’s exit from development pact may sour relations

Experts say Prime Minister Hun Manet bowing to opposition pressure casts doubt on his government’s commitment to regional cooperation.

25 Sep 2024 - 3:28PMvideocam

China trade

For China, a Cambodian canal project shows how belt and road can go only so far

With the power to reshape trade routes and affect geopolitical ties, the first-of-its-kind Funan Techo canal has become a litmus test for China’s project partnerships overseas.

2 Oct 2024 - 1:02PMvideocam

Asean

Letters | In Cambodia’s solar panel industry, a little spark can go a long way

Readers discuss how Cambodia can navigate the reimposition of US tariffs on solar imports, and why countries are better off cooperating with China.

23 Sep 2024 - 11:30AM

Cambodia saw a sharp increase in solar panel manufacturing following a US tarriff exemption in 2022, but the re-introduction of tariffs is posing challenges. Put: Shutterstock Images

Laos

Cambodia protests kill regional development agreement with Laos, Vietnam

The CLV-DTA, formalised in 2004, intended to facilitate cooperation on trade and migration in northeastern Cambodia.

21 Sep 2024 - 7:05PM

US-China relations

Kamala Harris: Asia’s top pick for US president over a return to Trump’s chaos?

Many in Asia see Harris as a safer choice for navigating complex US-China relations, as ex-president Donald Trump grows ever more erratic.

23 Sep 2024 - 10:17AMvideocam

Diplomacy

Editorial | China sends message regional security rests on joint efforts of all

Countries at Xiangshan Forum urged to put destiny ‘in their own hands’ amid challenges arising from great global changes.

14 Sep 2024 - 1:32AM

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun speaks at the 11th Xiangshan Forum in Beijing. Dong said China was open to “pragmatic” cooperation with other armed forces to build mutual trust and step up defence ties with countries in the region. Photo: AP

China’s military

China touts security cooperation at Xiangshan defence forum as US tensions loom

Amid South China Sea tensions, China’s defence minister reaches out to regional neighbours as Beijing hosts top security conference.

13 Sep 2024 - 11:32PMvideocam

Hong Kong

Cambodia tourism official touts ties with Hong Kong as ‘shining example’

Participants at the Hong Kong-Asean Summit 2024 were updated on the strong growth potential for tourism between Hong Kong and Cambodia.

15 Sep 2024 - 11:56AM

United States

US plans to sanction prominent Cambodians linked to scam factories

At least one high-profile person close to Cambodia’s top political leaders is among those that would be targeted, sources say.

12 Sep 2024 - 5:21PMvideocam

People on the waterfront of Phnom Penh. The sanctions by the US would come during a delicate phase in the relations between the US and Cambodia. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong economy

Beijing will ‘expand’ Hong Kong’s role in Belt and Road Initiative

Officials at Belt and Road Summit throw support behind city, while Vietnam’s deputy prime minister calls for more two-way exchanges with Hong Kong.

11 Sep 2024 - 11:04PM

Li Yongjie, China’s deputy international trade representative, said Beijing would expand Hong Kong’s role under the Belt and Road Initiative. Photo: Eugene Lee

Diplomacy

Can Hun Manet chart Cambodia a new course free from his father’s shadow?

The new PM’s first year in charge has been defined by attempts to bolster Cambodia’s international standing and prioritise strong China ties.

8 Sep 2024 - 9:30AM

China’s military

China to supply warships to Cambodia as scrutiny over naval base heightens

Close defence ties between the two countries have prompted speculation China will benefit from exclusive use of the base it funded.

7 Sep 2024 - 6:37PMvideocam

Australia

Cambodia aims to boost ties with Australia through direct flights to Melbourne

The potential university collaborations and investment opportunities, could offer new education prospects for Cambodian students

5 Sep 2024 - 10:00AM

Tourists prepare to board a plane at the new Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport. Cambodia is eyeing direct flights to Melbourne, as it seeks stronger ties with Australia through trade, education, and tourism. Photo: AFP

Indonesia

‘This is wrong and forbidden by my religion’: Indonesia battles illegal gambling

Millions are hooked on gambling in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation – many using websites in Cambodia and the Philippines.

28 Aug 2024 - 4:34PM

Gambling addiction in Indonesia is rampant despite being illegal, leading to severe personal and societal consequences. Photo: Shutterstock

Asia travel

Viral TikTok ‘Temple Run’ videos put Cambodia’s Angkor Wat at risk

Conservationists are aghast at viral videos of tourists running around Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temple complex on TikTok, Facebook, YouTube – but could they boost the country’s tourism?

27 Aug 2024 - 7:07PM

Japan

Japan-based Cambodian activist demands Hun Sen and PM son release his brother

Activist Vanna Hay has criticised a border development project and says his brother Vannith’s detention is an act of ‘revenge’.

26 Aug 2024 - 5:41PM

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Cambodia

The latest news, analysis and opinion on Cambodia. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Capital

Phnom Penh

Head of State

King Norodom Sihamoni

Head of Government

Prime Minister Hun Manet

last updated:

25 September, 2024