BATAM, March 7, 2026 (Reuters) — An Indonesian court on Friday sentenced two Thai nationals to lengthy prison terms for smuggling nearly two tons of methamphetamine, in one of the country’s largest drug trafficking cases in recent years. One of the defendants was handed life imprisonment, while the other received
PHNOM PENH, March 7, 2026 — Japan said it will continue supporting efforts to ensure the implementation of the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, while providing various forms of assistance to Cambodia, according to a statement from the Japanese Embassy. The announcement came after Colonel Hara Takashi, counsellor and
PHNOM PENH, March 6, 2026 — Cambodia is preparing new legislation to combat online scam operations, with legal liability extending to property owners, landlords, building managers and recruiters linked to such activities, Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Friday. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the annual conference of the
PHNOM PENH, March 5, 2026 — Cambodia exported 247,822 tonnes of milled rice in the first two months of 2026, generating about $142.87 million in revenue, according to a report released by the Cambodia Rice Federation. The shipments were carried out by 55 exporting companies to 51 international markets, reflecting
PHNOM PENH, Feb. 26, 2026 — A prominent Cambodian researcher has criticized Thailand’s recent peace statement on bilateral relations, calling it contradictory amid ongoing border tensions. Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow delivered Thailand’s national statement on Feb. 24 at the High-Level Segment of the 61st Session of the UN Human
PHNOM PENH, March 6, 2026 — Cambodia’s Minister of Post and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth met with a delegation from the EU-ASEAN Business Council on Thursday to discuss digital economy cooperation and investment opportunities. The delegation was led by Sharon Toh, the council’s ASEAN regional lead, during talks held at the
MOSCOW, March 2, 2026 — Russian oil and gas stocks rose sharply on Monday after the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent crude prices surging and investors scrambling into safe-haven assets. Brent crude jumped nearly 10% in volatile trade, reflecting fears of supply disruptions through the strategic waterway,
