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Cambodia

The latest news, analysis and opinion on Cambodia. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Capital

Phnom Penh

Head of State

King Norodom Sihamoni

Head of Government

Prime Minister Hun Manet

Thailand

Thailand and Cambodia meet to resolve border dispute, avoid clashes

Both armies said they acted in self-defence when their troops exchanged fire on May 28 at a border area where one Cambodian soldier was killed.

14 Jun 2025 - 5:54PM

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Instagram influencer pleads for release of father arrested in Cambodia

14 Jun 2025 - 8:15PM

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong’s mediation centre open to developed nations, Western countries

14 Jun 2025 - 4:26PMvideocam

Hong Kong society

Embassy contacts Hong Kong-based influencer’s ‘kidnapped’ father in Cambodia

Influencer Stephanie Cheng said on social media that her father had gone missing before a meeting to expose a high-level fraud case.

14 Jun 2025 - 4:02AM

Stephanie Cheng and her father Chi Gian Cheng. Photo: Instagram/Laparasian

Human trafficking

Letters | Indonesia must tackle human trafficking better. Here’s how

Readers discuss gaps in Indonesia’s fight against human trafficking, the missing piece in Hong Kong’s national security strategy, and taxi licences.

13 Jun 2025 - 11:30AM

Thailand

Outcome of Thailand-Cambodia border talks in the balance amid ‘trust deficit’

Bangkok’s resistance to Phnom Penh’s attempts to ‘internationalise’ the border dispute is likely to affect the meeting, experts say.

12 Jun 2025 - 5:50PM

Thailand

Cambodia and Thailand agree to restore border troops after deadly clash

Tensions ease as Cambodia and Thailand agree to revert troops to prior positions after a deadly clash, aiming for a peaceful border resolution.

9 Jun 2025 - 8:20AM

Thai police guard outside the Cambodian Embassy as the nationalist gather to protest over the Thai-Cambodian border dispute, in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 6. Photo: EPA-EFE

Thailand

Border tensions rise as Thailand and Cambodia reinforce troops after May 28 clash

The two governments have issued statements committing to dialogue following a brief skirmish on May 28 that resulted in the death of a Cambodian soldier.

7 Jun 2025 - 4:05PM

China trade

As US-China rivalry squeezes Asian markets, is taking sides even an option?

Analysts break down what the protracted power plays between Washington and Beijing mean for Asian economies as they walk a tightrope of risks vs rewards.

7 Jun 2025 - 7:08AMvideocam

Asean

Opinion | How Trump’s tariffs could benefit Asean in the long run

While the tariffs may undermine the bloc’s growth in the short term, they are spurring increased cooperation between member states and with others.

6 Jun 2025 - 6:30PMvideocam

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at the opening of the plenary session of the 46th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on May 26. The bloc has proposed a summit between the leaders of its member states and US President Donald Trump. Photo: EPA-EFE

Thailand

Thailand and Cambodia face rising tensions over Emerald Triangle dispute

Thailand warned of military action against Cambodia amid nationalist protests and diplomatic efforts to ease the border crisis.

6 Jun 2025 - 6:00PM

Thai police officers stand guard in front of the Cambodian embassy in Bangkok on Friday. Photo: Reuters

Asean

My Take | Can Southeast Asia contain growing threat of cyber scams?

An unprecedented level of coordination is required to tackle such crimes as Southeast Asian economies become more digitalised.

6 Jun 2025 - 10:36AMvideocam

Food and Drinks

Why these Cambodian-American chefs want to stop talking about the past

Born into families who fled the Khmer Rouge, Cambodian-American chefs are championing their traditional food and adding a few twists.

3 Jun 2025 - 8:38AM

Thailand

Cambodia to lodge ICJ complaint over border dispute with Thailand

Thai authorities say Cambodian troops were inside a disputed area, but Phnom Penh has demanded an investigation into the ‘unprovoked attack’.

2 Jun 2025 - 7:45PM

Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet has said his country will file a complaint with the International Court of Justice to adjudicate over its borders with Thailand. Photo: AFP

Asean

Opinion | This moment in US-China rivalry is Asean’s chance to remake the bloc

Between a new trade deal with China and a potential audience with Trump, Asean has a chance to be the architect of a new regional order.

1 Jun 2025 - 4:30PMvideocam

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (centre) and other Asean heads of government, heads of state and representatives – including Xanana Gusmao (far right), the prime minister of incoming Asean member Timor-Leste – pose for a photo at the Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on May 26. Photo: Reuters

United States

Editorial | Solidarity best in face of US tariff tensions

Amid global uncertainty, China is strengthening economic ties with other leading trading partners such as members of Asean and the Gulf states.

31 May 2025 - 2:25AMvideocam

Vietnam

Can Vietnam navigate China’s Mekong ambitions and regional ties?

China’s Mekong River projects pose strategic and environmental challenges for Vietnam, threatening regional influence and vital agricultural resources.

30 May 2025 - 3:16PMvideocam

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong charity aims to bring traditional Chinese medicine to African nation

GX Foundation says it is cooperating with Djibouti’s Ministry of Health to introduce traditional Chinese medicines registered in Hong Kong.

29 May 2025 - 10:37PM

GX Foundation CEO Emily Chan, pictured with a disaster preparedness kit, says the charity’s work has achieved success over the years. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Disease

Heart disease is Southeast Asia’s biggest killer. And it’s only getting worse

A new study has found a huge surge in cardiovascular disease across the region in recent years. Researchers say immediate action is needed.

28 May 2025 - 8:53AM

Asean

‘Concerned’ Asean leaders fail to issue fresh condemnation of Myanmar’s junta

Southeast Asia’s leaders reaffirm the bloc’s backing of a so-called five-point consensus as a road map for resolving Myanmar’s crisis.

27 May 2025 - 11:26PM

Vietnam

Will Vietnam and Thailand’s new alliance reduce their reliance on China?

Vietnam and Thailand’s upgraded partnership aims to boost trade to US$25 billion by 2030, reflecting Hanoi’s tiered diplomacy approach.

25 May 2025 - 3:00PM

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (left) shakes hands with To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, on May 16. Photo: AP

Scams and swindles

Cambodia is home to world’s most powerful criminal network: report

The network’s illegal activities threaten global economic and political stability, says Jacob Sims, a transnational crime expert.

26 May 2025 - 3:55PMvideocam

Scam suspects escorted by Chinese police officers in a flight from Cambodia last year. Photo: Xinhua

Asean

My Take | Closer Asean ties can help China counter US militarisation of region

However, Beijing’s foreign policy and economic agenda are at cross purposes, with nations in the bloc suffering from chronic trade deficits.

21 May 2025 - 9:00PM

US-China relations

US clears way for stiff tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports

China-based firms are accused of flooding the US with unfairly cheap panels and other products via Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.

21 May 2025 - 3:43AMvideocam

Tourism

Lightning strike kills 3 at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temple complex

The victims had been seeking shelter around the main temple of the Unesco site when the lightning struck.

20 May 2025 - 9:55AMvideocam

A still from a social media video shows an ambulance arriving at Angkor Wat temple complex to treat people injured in the lightning strike. Photo: Facebook

Japan

Japan urged to confront Cambodia’s human rights record when Hun Manet visits

Campaigners argue that Japan’s ‘softly softly’ approach emboldens Cambodia, calling for a firmer stance on rights during the PM’s visit.

20 May 2025 - 9:30AM

Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet pictured during a visit to Tokyo in December 2023. Photo: AFP

China trade

Cambodia starts selling durians to China, vying to rival Thailand and Malaysia

The Southeast Asian nation sees juicy opportunities in the vast Chinese durian market, but first it will need to win over picky consumers.

17 May 2025 - 11:00AMvideocam

Huawei

Southeast Asia’s tech reliance on China: a ‘double-edged sword’?

Huawei and other Chinese firms offer growth, but analysts warn of rising digital threat exposure and geopolitical challenges.

16 May 2025 - 12:00PMvideocam

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