Tag: Southeast Asia
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Japan police probe Cambodia disappearances linked to online invitations
Japanese police are investigating whether around 10 men from Fukuoka who went missing in Cambodia were recruited into telecom fraud…
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Cambodia cabinet approves draft law to target online scam operations
The draft law would criminalise online scam operations, related recruitment and certain data theft, while expanding asset-freezing and international cooperation…
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UN Official Urges Peace and Respect for International Law After Cambodia–Thailand Border Tensions
The United Nations’ top official in Cambodia called for peace and respect for international law after meeting Cambodian human rights…
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Cambodia’s SchneiTec unveils 1 GWh battery storage roadmap as solar expansion accelerates
Plan aggregates existing pilot batteries and projects under development into a long-term portfolio target aimed at stabilizing Cambodia’s renewable-heavy grid.
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Cambodia’s anti-misinformation campaign signals an emerging information governance doctrine
New phase of “Zero Fake News” initiative, backed by China-funded Mekong program, highlights Phnom Penh’s effort to counter online misinformation…
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Cambodia says public debt rose to $13.05 billion in 2025 as IMF flags slower growth and higher financing needs
Cambodia says its 2025 public debt remained manageable, but IMF projections point to a narrower fiscal buffer as growth slows…
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Cambodia denies Thai claim on border talks timing, says survey requests already submitted
Cambodia has rejected Thai claims that Prime Minister Hun Manet planned border talks after Khmer New Year, saying no such…
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Cambodia steps up anti-scam crackdown as Hun Manet links fraud networks to threat against ‘legitimate economy’
Cambodia has escalated its anti-scam crackdown, but the real test is whether raids and deportations translate into lasting dismantlement of…
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Thailand orders civil servants to work from home as energy squeeze prompts conservation drive
Thailand has ordered civil servants to work from home and imposed energy-saving measures as the government moves to conserve fuel…
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Thai Asset-Freeze Case Undercuts One-Dimensional ‘Scambodia’ Narrative
Court filings, market disclosures and police data show that regional scam networks have financial and governance nodes inside Thailand as…
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Taiwan indicts 62 in alleged Prince Group laundering case as regional pressure tightens on Cambodia-linked scam finance
Taiwan has moved to dismantle alleged Prince Group-linked laundering at the asset layer: cars, property, and cash turning a regional…
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Cambodia’s Political Landscape: Key Developments to Watch
A closer look at the forces shaping Cambodia’s political trajectory and what lies ahead.