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Cambodia

Buddha statue built in place of Hindu one on disputed Thai-Cambodia border

Videos showing the demolition of the Vishnu statue using a back-hoe loader circulated on Thai social media pages and in local media on Dec 22.
Videos showing the demolition of the Vishnu statue using a back-hoe loader circulated on Thai social media pages and in local media on Dec 22.

US warship visit to Cambodia base shows continued warming ties

An aerial view of the USS Cincinnati combat ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal on Aug 13, 2025.
An aerial view of the USS Cincinnati combat ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal on Aug 13, 2025.

Global Design

Cambodia’s distillers use invasive plants, green tech for top-shelf gin and rum

Gin can be made from water hyacinths, an invasive plant.
Gin can be made from water hyacinths, an invasive plant.

South Korea repatriates 73 scam suspects from Cambodia in $42.7 million online fraud probe

Police officers escort South Koreans allegedly involved in scam operations in Cambodia after being forcibly repatriated from Cambodia, at Incheon International Airport in Incheon, South Korea January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon
Police officers escort South Koreans allegedly involved in scam operations in Cambodia after being forcibly repatriated from Cambodia, at Incheon International Airport in Incheon, South Korea January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon

Cambodia to pay tuition fees for students on accused scam boss’ cancelled scholarship

The Royal University of Phnom Penh told scholarship recipients that the Education Ministry will cover their tuition.
The Royal University of Phnom Penh told scholarship recipients that the Education Ministry will cover their tuition.

73 South Koreans linked to scam networks in Cambodia to be repatriated

Among those being repatriated are gang members accused of detaining victims at scam compounds in Cambodia.
Among those being repatriated are gang members accused of detaining victims at scam compounds in Cambodia.

Over 1,400 Indonesians left Cambodian scam groups in five days: Embassy

People gather in front of the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh on Jan 19.
People gather in front of the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh on Jan 19.

Thai forces razed Cambodian homes on border: Rights group

Damaged houses in Chouk Chey village in Banteay Meanchey province on Jan 2 following clashes between Cambodian and Thai soldiers.
Damaged houses in Chouk Chey village in Banteay Meanchey province on Jan 2 following clashes between Cambodian and Thai soldiers.

Over 400 Indonesians ‘released’ by Cambodian scam networks: Ambassador

People gather in front of the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh on Jan 19.
People gather in front of the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh on Jan 19.

Thai ruling party vows to resolve Cambodia row as election nears

Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said his party, Bhumjaithai, will maintain its stance to protect Thailand’s sovereignty.
Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said his party, Bhumjaithai, will maintain its stance to protect Thailand’s sovereignty.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.