6 races to watch in Tuesday’s elections

Off-year midterm elections are scheduled for Tuesday, and the outcomes may point to where the Democratic Party is headed. Many states, including Utah, have municipal elections on odd years. There are no federal Senate or House seats up for...

US President Bashes His Way Through East Asia

Image from The Trevor Project Assessing the damage from Typhoon Trump, which blew through East Asia last week, is difficult as some of the agreements with regional states were hastily cobbled together and may prove of scant consequence or...

How accused Prince Group founder Chen Zhi built an empire from Cambodia to London

[PHNOM PENH] Three years ago, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen gifted locally crafted luxury wristwatches to other world leaders at the time, including Joe Biden, during a regional summit in Phnom Penh. Each Lotus Tourbillon timepiece was...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Calls Hakeem Jeffries “Ignorant” Following His False Statements Made About President Trump’s Meeting with Chinese President Xi (VIDEO)

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was on “Fox News Sunday” to discuss President Trump’s use of tariffs. He was also optimistic that the Supreme Court would side with President Donald Trump on emergency tariffs. “What did and didn’t get accomplished...

S. Korea launches tax probe into local office linked to Cambodian scam ring

South Korea's tax authorities said Monday they have launched an investigation into a domestic office of the Cambodia-based Prince Group, which is now suspected of operating a global scam network. The National Tax Service began the investigation...

Prime Minister apologizes for communication misstep over border remarks, vows to avoid future confusion

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul apologizes for his communication error regarding border remarks and reaffirms Thailand’s commitment to sovereignty, diplomacy, and peace with Cambodia. BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has...

Don't rush into embracing Cambodia

A slip of the tongue has put Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in hot water. Here is what he was quoted to have said that provoked the emotions of anti-Cambodia, ultra-nationalist groups. "For the sake of fairness, both sides [Thailand and...

How an Accused Kingpin Built an Empire From Cambodia to London

He began investing in real estate in the poor Southeast Asian country in 2011, and later set up Prince Group, whose interests also span entertainment, finance and even an airline. Over time, he became an adviser to Hun Sen, Cambodia’s longtime...

Phnom Penh to host 18th Cambodia Trade Expo in December

Phnom Penh to host 18th Cambodia Trade Expo in December The18th Cambodia Trade Expo will take place on December 4–7 at the PH Grand Hall Convention Centre in Borey Peng Huoth Boeung Snor, Phnom Penh. The Commerce Ministry said the expo aims to...

Cambodia begins heavy weapons pullback near Thai border

Key Points Cambodia has begun withdrawing heavy weapons from border areas with Thailand under ASEAN monitoring as part of a joint disarmament plan. The first phase, from November 1 to 21, 2025, includes removing Type 81, Type 90B, BM-21 rocket...

Thailand Welcomes Miss Universe 2025, Including Cambodia

BANGKOK — Thailand welcomed more than 100 contestants Sunday as the 74th Miss Universe pageant began in Bangkok — including Cambodia’s entry, whose participation has stirred debate amid tensions between the two countries. Held under the theme “The...

The 7 best things to do in Phnom Penh

Cambodia's capital feels like a young soul growing out of old skin – its youthful population catapulting a once-deserted city into the fast-changing present. Headlined by brutal historic sites and chaotic streets, Phnom Penh can get a bad rap from...

Guide to Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Frantic and chaotic at first glance, the soul of Phnom Penh is in fact rich, warm and charming. And in the shadows of glitzy new skyscrapers, pockets of Cambodia's capital still mimic village life. With few blue chip tourist attractions, the city...

Don’t Bet on Casinos in Thailand, as Prime Minister Anutin Pledges New Economic Focus

Posted on: November 2, 2025, 07:47h. Last updated on: November 2, 2025, 07:47h. Thai PM Anutin has disavowed the country’s push to legalize casinos Anutin told Chinese President Xi that Thailand won’t authorize gambling resorts It was only several...

Experts Call for Ethical Use of AI at Phnom Penh Internet Forum 2025

Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). Technology experts at the Phnom Penh Internet Forum 2025 called for stronger ethical standards in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that the technology has increasingly...

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on Gulf Cooperation Council, ASEAN and more (Week 134)

UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on International Relations to...

“Gateway to India: Higher Education Opportunities for Cambodian Students" held Phnom Penh

AKP Phnom Penh, October 31, 2025 -- India’s Edunial Group and TBC Global Partners, jointly hosted a groundbreaking education fair titled “Gateway to India: Higher Education Opportunities for Cambodian Students.” in Phnom Penh recently. This...

106 Indonesian Nationals Among 111 Arrested in Phnom Penh Online Scam Sweep

AKP Phnom Penh, November 01, 2025 -- Authorities in Cambodia's capital have arrested 111 suspects, including 106 Indonesian nationals, in major, coordinated operations targeting international online fraud rings, officials confirmed Saturday. The...

Cambodia confirms border weapons pullback under peace accord

As a gesture of goodwill, the two countries had already begun preliminary measures immediately after signing the Kuala Lumpur declaration. On October 26 at 9pm, each side withdrew one armoured vehicle from the frontline positions to their original...

Cambodia Surpasses ASEAN Clean Energy Target

Mines and Energy Minister Keo Rottanak spoke with journalists during a press conference on the sidelines of the 2025 World Green & Sustainability Summit on October 30. Photo: AKP PHNOM PENH – Clean energy in Cambodia accounts for 62 percent of the...