BANTEAY MEANCHEY, June 9, 2026 — Senate President Hun Sen acknowledged that Cambodia had not sufficiently strengthened its military arsenal in past years, saying the government placed greater emphasis on national development because it trusted that relations with Thailand would remain stable. Speaking during a meeting with residents at the
BANGKOK, June 9, 2026 — Thai authorities have arrested a Japanese national identified as a senior Yakuza member and alleged leader of a major call centre scam syndicate operating from Cambodia, as he attempted to leave Thailand for a third country. The suspect, 31-year-old Takafumi Sugawara, was arrested at Suvarnabhumi
PHNOM PENH, June 9, 2026 — Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have discussed strengthening cooperation to support Cambodian migrants affected by emergency situations, particularly those vulnerable to the impacts of the Cambodia-Thailand border situation. The discussions took place during a
HANOI, June 9, 2026 — Cambodia and Vietnam have agreed on a series of joint initiatives aimed at increasing tourist arrivals, strengthening destination connectivity and expanding tourism cooperation between the two countries. The agreements were reached during a bilateral meeting between Cambodian Tourism Minister Huot Hak and Vietnamese Minister of
Thailand’s political leadership appears increasingly cornered by the consequences of its own rhetoric and policy contradictions over the ongoing tensions with Cambodia. What began as nationalist messaging aimed at reassuring domestic audiences has now evolved into a dangerous political trap — one that risks damaging Thailand’s credibility, economy, diplomacy, and
DILI, June 2, 2026 — Cambodia is helping several countries develop digital government platforms, reflecting the country’s growing technological capabilities and enhancing its international standing, Minister of Post and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth said on Monday. Speaking during the launch of Timor-Leste’s verify.gov.tl document verification platform in Dili on June 1,
PHNOM PENH, June 3, 2026 — Cambodia and India have officially launched the first phase of a cross-border QR code payment connectivity system, allowing Indian visitors to make digital payments at merchants across Cambodia by scanning KHQR codes using mobile banking applications from participating Indian financial institutions. The launch ceremony
