EU deforestation regulations seen as opportunity for Cambodia's exporters
PHNOM PENH: Emerging EU due diligence regulations are being framed not as simple compliance obligations but as a strategic opportunity for Cambodian exporters to strengthen their global competitiveness, officials and industry representatives explained, during a Feb 17 workshop in Phnom Penh.
Early February sees 2,700 scam busts in Phnom Pehn; 20,000 foreigners identified
PHNOM PENH: In just 15 days, from Feb 3 to Feb 18, Phnom Penh authorities conducted a sweep of 2,709 suspected scam locations, discovering 21,104 foreigners, including 6,683 women.
Cambodian national dies in ICE custody in Indiana
A detainee died in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Indiana, with the cause of death under investigation, ICE said, marking at least the seventh death in 2026 in federal immigration custody.
Cambodia's Cybercrime department reprimands officers who ‘victim blamed’ woman as she filed a scam complaint
PHNOM PENH: Several officials from the Ministry of Interior's Anti-Cybercrime Department have been disciplined after a complaint from a member of the public that they used disrespectful language with a scam victim who attempted to file a complaint about an illegal loan.
Cambodian ministry calls for safe disposal of contaminated meat
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Environment has called for authorities to ensure that when contaminated or spoiled meat products are seized, they are disposed of in ways that will avoid any harm to public health or the environment.
‘Violation of our sovereignty’
Prime Minister Hun Manet said Thai forces are occupying Cambodian territory after fighting last year despite a peace accord brokered by US President Donald Trump, and called on Thailand to allow a joint boundary commission to begin working on their disputed border.
Japanese support returned Cambodian migrant workers with US$1mil in funding
PHNOM PENH: Japan has provided funding for the "Promoting Employment of Returning Migrant Workers Affected by the Border Conflict" project. Japanese ambassador Ueno Atsushi and Xiaoyan Qian, director of the ILO Country Office for Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, signed a funding agreement on Wednesday (Feb 18), at the Japanese embassy.
Ancient temple's causeway in Cambodia's Angkor complex regains beauty after restoration
PHNOM PENH: The eastern causeway of the centuries-old Beng Mealea temple in Cambodia's Angkor Archaeological Park has become stronger and more attractive following restoration under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Special Fund, said an Apsara National Authority (ANA) news release on Wednesday (Feb 18).
Cambodian PM says Thailand is occupying territory after Trump-brokered ceasefire
WASHINGTON: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet told Reuters on Tuesday (Feb 17) that Thai forces were occupying Cambodian territory after fighting last year despite a peace accord brokered by US President Donald Trump and called on Thailand to allow a joint boundary commission to begin working on their disputed border.
Singapore, Indonesia, and Cambodia to begin fasting on Feb 19
Muslims in Singapore, Indonesia and Cambodia will observe the beginning of Ramadan on Thursday, Feb 19.
