PARIS, April 9, 2026 — French President Emmanuel Macron praised Cambodia–France relations and highlighted growing cooperation following talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, in a message posted in Khmer that drew attention for its rare use of the language by a Western leader. In the statement posted on his
BANGKOK, April 9, 2026 — Thailand’s Anti-Money Laundering Office has frozen assets worth 8.27 billion baht ($230 million) as part of an expanding investigation into an alleged transnational scam network, authorities said. The agency’s Transaction Committee approved the temporary seizure of 34 assets for up to 90 days under its
PARIS, April 9, 2026 — French President Emmanuel Macron praised Cambodia–France relations and highlighted growing cooperation following talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, in a message posted in Khmer that drew attention for its rare use of the language by a Western leader. In the statement posted on his
PHNOM PENH/PARIS, April 9, 2026 — French airport operator VINCI Airports has pledged to continue supporting Cambodia’s aviation development and expand its investment in the country, following talks with Prime Minister Hun Manet, officials said. The meeting took place on April 8 during Hun Manet’s working visit to France, where
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s recent election victory could spell trouble for Thailand-Cambodia relations. His electoral success and subsequent policy statement proposing Thailand’s withdrawal from the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU 44) — a framework for bilateral negotiations over disputed maritime areas between Thailand and Cambodia — represent a deep
PHNOM PENH, April 3, 2026 — Cambodia is strengthening its capacity for evidence-based policymaking to tackle evolving labour market challenges, in a move aimed at boosting competitiveness and supporting long-term economic growth, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said. A four-day training programme held in Siem Reap from March 30 to
BANGKOK, April 8, 2026 — Thailand’s inflation is expected to rebound in 2026, driven by rising energy and food costs, according to projections from the Kasikorn Research Center. The research centre forecasts inflation could reach 3.4% next year, as higher domestic fuel prices, increasing costs for fresh produce, meat and
