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Cambodia: Cham muslim fishers reeling from diesel costs, poor catch in Tonle Sap River

The global fuel crisis triggered by the military conflict in West Asia is now hurting Cham Muslim fishermen along the capital's Tonle Sap River.

Cambodia says it extradited accused money laundering leader to China

Li Xiong, a former leader at a Cambodian financial conglomerate accused of laundering money for crime organisations, has been extradited from Cambodia to China.

Svay Rieng casino licence revoked after over 100 scammers detained in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH: The authorities have revoked the licence of a casino in Svay Rieng province after an investigation uncovered an online scam operation that led to the detention of 107 foreign nationals.

Thanks to donors, Cambodian mountain school lives to teach for another year

PHNOM PENH: The founder of the Coconut School on Kirirom Mountain has announced that, thanks to the support from donors, the school will be able to provide education to impoverished children from forest communities for another full year.

Cambodian casino licence revoked after over 100 scammers detained

PHNOM PENH: The authorities have revoked the licence of a casino in Svay Rieng province after an investigation uncovered an online scam operation that led to the detention of 107 foreign nationals.

Cambodian children with congenital heart disease get new lease on life

KAMPOT, Cambodia: Phou Lika, a 10-year-old primary school student here in south-western Cambodia, was a bit shocked on Thursday (April 2) after doctors from the China-backed Mekong children's heart care project conducted a heart diagnosis mission at her school and found that she had congenital heart disease (CHD) from birth.

Lawmakers approve anti-cybercrime law

Fraudsters running cyberscam operations in the country could face life in prison after the Senate approved a new law targeting criminals involved in the multibillion-dollar illicit industry.

Cambodia's first demining hero rat Magawa honoured with statue

PHNOM PENH: A carved statue of Cambodia's first demining hero rat, was on Friday (April 3) in Siem Reap, to remember his courage and lasting contribution to mine clearance in Cambodia.

Expats in Cambodia champion Khmer identity through traditional dress

PHNOM PENH: A multinational group of individuals has drawn widespread online attention after showcasing Khmer traditional clothing at Angkor Wat. Their move highlights what some people are calling a growing trend of foreigners actively promoting Cambodia's cultural heritage, despite some criticisms from netizens of Thailand.

Cambodian PM likely to use French visit to shore up support for border resolution

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet will meet French President Emmanuel Macron next week as he attends the One Health Summit during a working visit to Paris and Lyon, France, from April 6-9. Some analysts have suggested that that Manet could use the occasion to leverage border solution.