PHNOM PENH, May 2, 2026 — The number of factories and enterprises in Cambodia has risen to 47,029 as of end-March 2026, creating more than 70,000 new jobs, a government spokesperson said on Saturday. Sun Mesa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, said the figure marked an
PATTAYA, May 2, 2026 — A US national wanted for alleged involvement in a transnational drug trafficking network has been arrested in Pattaya following a joint operation between Thai authorities and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), officials said. The suspect, identified only as Stanislav, 34, was detained at
PHNOM PENH, April 30, 2026 — Cambodia’s acting head of state Hun Sen on Thursday met former Vietnamese defence minister Pham Van Tra, describing him as an “old friend” who played a role in the country’s liberation from the Khmer Rouge regime. The meeting took place at the Senate Palace,
PHNOM PENH, May 2, 2026 — The number of factories and enterprises in Cambodia has risen to 47,029 as of end-March 2026, creating more than 70,000 new jobs, a government spokesperson said on Saturday. Sun Mesa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, said the figure marked an
In international politics, perception often matters as much as reality. For smaller states especially, media narratives can shape diplomatic standing, investor confidence and national reputation long before facts are fully established. Cambodia has experienced this repeatedly in recent years. One prominent example was reporting surrounding Ream Naval Base. Claims that
PATTAYA, April 29, 2026 — Thai cyber police have arrested a dual Swedish-Finnish national accused of hacking into a hotel database in Pattaya and using stolen guest information to carry out a fraud scheme targeting tourists. The 42-year-old suspect, identified only as Mikael, was detained on Wednesday at a residence
PATTAYA, April 30 — Thai police are investigating the transfer of more than $4 million in bitcoin from the account of a British man shortly after his death in Pattaya, following a complaint filed by his family. The case emerged during a child custody hearing in Chonburi on Tuesday, where
