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Cambodia

Letter From Kampot, Kep

A new airport, a ‘Merlion’ and a vow to clean up scams: Can Cambodia attract more tourists?

At Boeung Tuk salt farm in Kampot, women covered in hats and scarves toil in the sun to harvest heaps of salt. The salt is sold domestically and also to overseas markets.
At Boeung Tuk salt farm in Kampot, women covered in hats and scarves toil in the sun to harvest heaps of salt. The salt is sold domestically and also to overseas markets.

Cambodia’s alleged scam group execs suspected of money laundering in Japan

Japan has been criticised for its lax anti-money laundering measures.
Japan has been criticised for its lax anti-money laundering measures.

Abandoned desks, beds and chat guides: A look inside a Cambodia scam compound

A Thai soldier guarding the scam centre compound which Thailand had attacked and has been occupying since mid-December.
A Thai soldier guarding the scam centre compound which Thailand had attacked and has been occupying since mid-December.

Cambodia resumes detained opposition leader Kem Sokha’s appeal process: Lawyer

Detained Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha (right) attends a hearing at the Municipal Court in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on April 8.
Detained Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha (right) attends a hearing at the Municipal Court in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on April 8.

Concerns over ASEAN’s effectiveness, though it’s seen as proactive in Thailand-Cambodia clash: Survey

Over a third of South-east Asian opinion leaders see the grouping as as 'slow and ineffective' in recent poll.
Over a third of South-east Asian opinion leaders see the grouping as as 'slow and ineffective' in recent poll.

Over 100 nabbed in Cambodia casino scam bust; replica Japanese police station found in separate raid

The past two days have seen continued pressure brought to bear on illegal scam operations in Cambodia.
The past two days have seen continued pressure brought to bear on illegal scam operations in Cambodia.

Cambodian deported by US faced ‘misery’ in Eswatini prison

Pheap Rom is one of around 20 men the US has deported to Eswatini under a Trump administration scheme described by rights advocates as akin to “human trafficking”.
Pheap Rom is one of around 20 men the US has deported to Eswatini under a Trump administration scheme described by rights advocates as akin to “human trafficking”.

Singapore artist Joshua Chiang brings a decade of Cambodian stories to life

Makaras and Motordops: Joshua Chiang’s 10-Year Journey opened on March 29 and runs through May 30.
Makaras and Motordops: Joshua Chiang’s 10-Year Journey opened on March 29 and runs through May 30.

Where bombs once echoed, football now brings hope for Cambodian girls in Singapore for JSSL 7s tournament

Hana Kong of Oroong School had hear the shelling during the Thai-Cambodian conflict.
Hana Kong of Oroong School had hear the shelling during the Thai-Cambodian conflict.

Cambodian parliament passes landmark cybercrime law after scam centre scrutiny

Computers and workstations seized by police during an online scam crackdown at a hotel in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Roun Ry
Computers and workstations seized by police during an online scam crackdown at a hotel in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Roun Ry

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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.