Around 180 Myanmar nationals were among more than 2,000 foreign citizens detained by Cambodian authorities during a raid on an online scam compound in Bavet, a border city in Svay Rieng province on January 31.
Category: Cambodia
Cambodia and Laos strengthen economic ties with US$700 million trade goal by 2030
On February 8, Cambodia and Laos have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, setting a target to raise two-way trade to US$700 million by 2030.
Cambodia signals new phase of China-led investment cooperation
Cambodia and China are entering a new phase of economic cooperation, marked by rising investor confidence and strengthened mechanisms to support foreign investment.
Cambodia to host major ASEAN educational tourism event in April 2026
Cambodia’s Minister of Tourism Huot Hak has held discussions with representatives of KRYA Global on January 27, leading to a proposed educational tourism initiative aimed at strengthening regional travel to the Kingdom.
Asia’s largest online scam kingpin arrested in Cambodia
On January 6, Cambodian authorities have arrested Asia’s most wanted scam kingpins, which most notably include Chen Zhi.
Cambodia urges Thailand to withdraw troops from disputed border areas
On January 2, Cambodia called on Thailand to withdraw its troops from their territory accusing Thai forces of occupying Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey provinces following 20 days of escalation.
Cambodia cashew production grows 30% y-o-y
On January 3, Cambodia reported an earning of US$1.5 billion from raw cashew nut exports in 2025, marking a 30% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase as export volumes reached 1 million tonnes.
Scam States? How Southeast Asia Became the Global Fraud Hotspot
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China hosts Thai and Cambodian FMs to support ceasefire
On December 29, the Chinese Foreign Minister (FM) Wang Yi met his Thai and Cambodian counterparts in Yunnan province, China.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of drone provocations after ceasefire
On December 29, the Thai Army accused Cambodia of breaching the ceasefire agreement signed only two days earlier.