Business ADB lowers Cambodia’s 2026 growth outlook to 3.9% on slower tourism
The ADB has cut Cambodia’s 2026 growth forecast to 3.9% as tourism weakens, while raising its inflation outlook and pointing to manufacturing as the main growth driver.
National Cambodia opens international conference on online scams with US, China and UK participation
Cambodia has opened a two-day international conference in Phnom Penh to strengthen cooperation against online scam networks, while authorities reported dismantling dozens of compounds and seizing millions in suspected fraud-linked funds.
Crime Cambodia Requests Interpol Red Notices as Online Fraud Cases Advance Through Courts
Cambodia has requested Interpol Red Notices for two alleged scam ringleaders as court cases linked to raids on major fraud compounds advance, with authorities highlighting expanded cooperation with international partners.
Technology & Cybersecurity Cambodia's Telecom Minister Flags Foreign SIM Cards as Key Tool in Cross-Border Online Scams
Cambodia's telecom minister says scam networks are importing foreign SIM cards to make fraudulent calls look local to victims, and he is calling for urgent international cooperation to shut down the practice.
Travel & Tourism Cambodia's Tourism Sector Faces Sharp Decline Amid Global Economic Pressures
Cambodia welcomed fewer than half the international visitors it saw in the same period last year, as global economic headwinds and domestic challenges weigh on the tourism industry.
Business Cambodian Regulators Signal Plans to Oversee Virtual Assets and Crypto
Cambodian regulators said they plan to create a coordinated framework for virtual assets and crypto services, citing consumer protection, money-laundering and macroeconomic risks.
National Cambodians Lose More Than $26 Million to Cross-Border Online Scams, Police Say
National Police Commissioner Sar Theth says Cambodians have lost an estimated $26.2 million to online scams since 2025, underscoring the country's growing pool of local victims. Officials cite tech-savvy criminals and overseas ringleaders as major obstacles.
International Relations China and Cambodia Mark 77 Years of Diplomatic Ties with Pledge to Deepen Partnership
Cambodia and China celebrated 77 years since the founding of the People's Republic with pledges to strengthen their comprehensive strategic partnership and expand cooperation across economic and development sectors.
Crime & Justice Chinese official touts anti-scam crackdowns but warns of long road ahead
A Chinese vice minister hailed major anti-scam arrests and regional cooperation at a Phnom Penh conference, while warning that transnational fraud remains a complex, growing threat.
National Hun Manet: Cambodia's Fight Against Online Scams Is No Publicity Stunt
Prime Minister Hun Manet says Cambodia's crackdown on online scams is sincere, while cautioning that fighting cross-border crime must not be used as a pretext to occupy another nation's territory.
Aviation IndiGo to Restart Kolkata-Siem Reap Service in October
IndiGo will launch three weekly flights between Kolkata and Siem Reap starting October 1, strengthening tourism and trade connections between India and Cambodia.
National Information Minister: Border Claims Must Rest on Evidence and Law, Not Narratives
Cambodia’s information minister said border claims should be tested against evidence and international law, not publicity or military force.
Education JISPP Launches Construction of Groundbreaking Dual IB and Japanese Campus in Phnom Penh
JISPP has broken ground on a Phnom Penh campus billed as the world's first to co-locate a Japanese government-accredited school and an IB school from kindergarten through middle school, set to open in August 2027.
Politics Najib Razak's Party Seeks RM50 Million in Crowdfunding, but Receives Mock Donations of 1 Sen
Najib Razak's party launches a RM50 million crowdfunding campaign, but receives mock donations and widespread public backlash.
Geopolitics & Trade Navigating Geopolitical Shifts and Multipolar Realities: Prospects for ASEAN-China Cooperation
A major ASEAN-China forum in Malaysia spotlighted the bloc's economic gains alongside growing risks from trade wars, geopolitical fragmentation, and technological disruption, calling for stronger rules-based cooperation and a new shared-prosperity framework.
International North Korea's Missile Tests Read as Political Messaging Before UN Assembly and Trump-Xi Talks
North Korea's launch of two short-range ballistic missiles is widely viewed as pressure on Washington ahead of the UN General Assembly and a Trump-Xi summit, signaling its rejection of denuclearization.
International Trade Pinglu Canal Opens New Trade Route as Cambodia-China Commerce Surges 22%
Cambodia-China trade grew over 22% in the first eight months of 2026, with the newly opened Pinglu Canal creating faster shipping routes that could boost agricultural exports and reduce logistics costs between the trading partners.
International Russian Tourist Deported from Vietnam After Reckless Motorcycle Stunts Go Viral
A Russian woman has been deported from Vietnam after being convicted of performing dangerous motorcycle stunts on public roads that were widely shared on social media.
Politics Senate Member Ly Yong Phat Backs Government's Campaign Against Online Fraud
Cambodian businessman and Senate member Ly Yong Phat has pledged unconditional support for the government's crackdown on online scam operations, calling them a transnational threat to public safety and national reputation.
National Affairs Senator Ly Yong Phat Backs Government's Drive to Eliminate Online Scam Networks
Cambodian senator and businessman Ly Yong Phat has declared full support for the government's campaign to eliminate online scam operations, calling tech-enabled fraud a serious transnational threat to public safety and the nation's reputation.
Crime Seven Chinese Nationals Held After Seizure of 800kg of Drugs and Dozens of Guns off Preah Sihanouk
Cambodian police arrested seven Chinese nationals off Preah Sihanouk and seized about 840kg of suspected methamphetamine, 49 firearms and nearly 8,000 rounds of ammunition.
Opinion Shared Culture, Separate Histories: An Open Letter to the People of Thailand
A Cambodian citizen writes an open letter urging Thailand to judge cultural heritage by historical evidence rather than modern borders, pointing to the many ancient Khmer monuments preserved within Thailand itself.
National South Korea Details Anti-Scam Strategy as 173 Suspects Are Sent Home from Cambodia
A senior South Korean police official has outlined Seoul's three-pronged fight against online scams, revealing that 173 suspects have been repatriated from Cambodia under a cooperation agreement.
Crime UN Warns Online Scams Drain Up to $114 Billion a Year, Commends Cambodia's Response
A senior UN official says online scams now cost the Asia-Pacific region up to $114 billion a year, while praising Cambodia's recent crackdown on scam operations.
Politics Xi's Washington Visit Signals Hope for US-China Stability Amid Global Uncertainty
As Xi Jinping prepares for his state visit to the US, international observers view the high-level engagement as critical for preventing escalation and maintaining global stability.