Cambodia

Amnesty says Cambodia scam centres still operating despite crackdowns

FILE PHOTO: A compound in O'Smach used for scam operations is seen through barred windows from inside the compound, at the Chong Chom-O'Smach border crossing, which was bombed and occupied by the Thai military in December following clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Samraong, Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia, April 7, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/File Photo

Cambodia scam centres persist despite crackdown, report says

Cambodia, alongside Myanmar and Laos, has become a hub for scam compounds where trafficked workers are often forced to carry out fraud schemes targeting victims around the world.

Another Singaporean arrested for alleged links to Cambodia-based scam ring; 30 men still at large

Francis Tan Thuan Heng was arrested in the Malaysian state of Perlis on March 10 and handed over to the Singapore Police Force on June 5.

Thailand to join UN maritime arbitration with Cambodia, halts other two-way talks

Anutin Charnvirakul, Thailand's prime minister, said the country will only pursue negotiations on the two countries' contested boundary using a UN-backed mechanism for maritime disputes.

Thailand to appoint conciliators for UN-backed mediation with Cambodia, foreign minister says

Bilateral relations between Thailand and Cambodia have been on edge following two round of intense border clashes last year.

Thailand ready for UN mediation on maritime dispute with Cambodia

The disputed maritime belt between Thailand and Cambodia is estimated to hold resources worth US$300 billion (S$383.95 billion).

Cambodia turns to little-used UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand

The disputed maritime belt between Thailand and Cambodia is estimated to hold resources worth US$300 billion (S$383.95 billion).

Cambodia launches UN-backed process to settle maritime dispute with Thailand

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet is interviewed by Reuters during a visit to Washington to take part in the first meeting of President Donald Trump's Board of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 17, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Cambodia begins UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand

Cambodia said it has informed the United Nations and Thailand that it has launched a compulsory conciliation process under international law.

Global fuel crisis adds urgency to Cambodian push to tap $383 billion worth of energy resources

Cambodia is relying on renewable energy sources including hydropower and a growing solar capacity to weather the current crisis.

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