Record bitcoin sum seized in UK-US crackdown on romance scam centres Luxury London properties frozen as Foreign Office and US officials impose sanctions on gang behind centres in south-east Asia The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
Trump To Attend Signing Of Thailand-Cambodia 'Peace Deal' US President Donald Trump will attend the ceremonial signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia at an upcoming summit of Southeast Asian nations, the foreign minister of host Malaysia said Tuesday. International Business Times · Oct 14, 2025
US Indicts Cambodian Tycoon Over $15bn Crypto Scam Empire US authorities on Tuesday unsealed an indictment against Chen Zhi, a UK-Cambodian businessman accused of running forced labor camps in Cambodia where trafficked workers carried out cryptocurrency fraud schemes that netted billions of dollars. International Business Times · Oct 14, 2025
Myanmar Scam Centres Booming Despite Crackdown, Using Musk's Starlink: AFP Investigation Scam centres in Myanmar blamed for swindling billions from victims across the world are expanding fast just months after a crackdown that was supposed to eradicate them, an AFP investigation has found. International Business Times · Oct 14, 2025
US and UK put sanctions on alleged Cambodia cyber-scammers and seize $15bn in bitcoin People trafficking among allegations against six people who face measures including property freezes and travel bans The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025
Chinese businessmen ‘built London property empire from huge romance and crypto scams’ Chen Zhi and Qiu Wei Ren have had assets frozen including 19 London properties after they were added to UK sanctions list Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025
Student’s alleged torture death by Cambodia scammers sparks turmoil in South Korea South Korean president urges ‘all-out’ efforts to protect citizens after number of kidnappings in Cambodia soars in recent months The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2025
South Korea summons Cambodian envoy after student kidnapped and tortured to death while on holiday South Korea summoned Cambodian ambassador in rare move after death of 22-year-old sparks outrage The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2025
Chinese navy ships make a friendship visit to Cambodia as concerns over military links linger Two Chinese warships have arrived on what China called a friendship and training visit to Cambodia, Beijing’s closest ally in Southeast Asia, at a time of some diplomatic disquiet The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
Voices: Poll of the day: Does Donald Trump deserve to win the Nobel Peace Prize? Have your say: The president has been nominated by a mix of world leaders and politicians, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the governments of Pakistan and Cambodia, and US Congressman Buddy Carter The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
Dynasties still dominate south-east Asian politics – in democracies and more authoritarian systems Dynasties are central to south-east Asian politics as parties are weak, patronage is entrenched and family names are the most durable political brands. But they also face persistent difficulties. Heirs inherit office without real authority, patriarchs refuse to step aside and rivals – whether other families or powerful institutions –… The Conversation · Oct 3, 2025
Thai court sentences gunman to life for killing Cambodian politician in Bangkok Ekkalak Pheanoi confessed to the January assassination of ex-lawmaker Lim Kimya The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025
Cambodian Ex-MP's Killer Jailed For Life In Thailand A Thai gunman was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the murder of a Cambodian opposition politician in Bangkok, a judge said. International Business Times · Oct 3, 2025
Trial opens over Bangkok murder of French-Cambodian ex-MP An alleged gunman went on trial in Bangkok on Tuesday for the murder of a French-Cambodian opposition politician, as the victim’s widow demanded a full account of those responsible for the killing. Radio France Internationale · Sep 30, 2025
International Business Times · Sep 30, 2025 Trial Opens Over Bangkok Murder Of French-Cambodian Ex-MP An alleged gunman went on trial Tuesday in Bangkok over the murder of a Cambodian opposition politician whose widow called for a full accounting of who was behind the killing.
Euronews · Sep 29, 2025 US renews funding for demining operations in Cambodia despite widespread foreign aid cuts Cambodian deminers are among the world’s most experienced and several thousand have been sent in the past decade under UN auspices to work in Africa and the Middle East.
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025 US renews funding for demining in Cambodia despite foreign aid cuts The United States has announced a grant of $675,000 to support demining programs in Cambodia
Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2025 Best hotels in Cambodia — from serene private islands to foodie homestays Joel Porter checks in to Cambodia’s finest stays
The Conversation · Sep 25, 2025 Repatriation or political theatre? How the return of stolen artefacts can distort history In late July, during a visit to the National Gallery of Australia, three Buddhist bodhisattva statues caught my attention.
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025 Trump claims he ended a war - between countries that are 4,000 miles apart Trump has made clear he wants a Nobel Peace Prize, and has been frequently citing his diplomatic successes
International Business Times · Sep 18, 2025 Cambodian PM Accuses Thai Forces Of Evicting Civilians On Border Cambodia's leader Hun Manet has accused Thailand of preventing more than 20 families from returning to their homes on the disputed border, according to his letter to the head of the UN released on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025 Border tensions flare up again after Thai forces clash with Cambodian villagers Thai security forces fire rubber bullets and tear gas at Cambodian civilians and leave at least 28 injured
Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2025 Thai forces fire rubber bullets, tear gas in clash with Cambodian villagers Cambodian authorities say at least 29 civilians were injured in encounter with Thai troops at contested border site.
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025 Thai security forces use rubber bullets and tear gas in border melee with Cambodian protesters Thai security forces have clashed with Cambodian protesters in a disputed border area
Benzinga · Sep 17, 2025 Warner Bros Discovery's HBO Max Rolls Out Asia Expansion Ahead of New IT Series Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD) announced on Tuesday that it will extend its global streaming footprint next month, bringing HBO Max to 14 additional Asia Pacific markets on October 15. The rollout includes Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, among others.