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King grants audience to PM Anwar, briefed on 47th Asean Summit outcomes
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, granted an audience to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Istana Bukit Tunku here on Thursday (Oct 30). According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s Facebook page,...
Inside Nigeria’s online fraud rings run by foreign ex-convicts
In this report, GBENGA OLONINIRAN details how foreign ex-convicts flee their home countries, set up fraud syndicates in Nigeria, and lure vulnerable youths into online scams At first glance, the seven-storey facility known as Big Leaf Building at...
President Lee’s concern over ‘industrial damage’ and Trump’s pursuit of ‘tour outcomes’ converge for a dramatic breakthrough
Backdrop to the reversal in the tariff talks mood Even the government could not be ‘optimistic’ until the day before… staked everything on a ‘no-deal’ and persuaded the U.S. A ‘brinkmanship + conciliation’ strategy proved effective… drawing...
Minister to attend ASEAN Defence meeting
Defence Minister Judith Collins will today travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus). “In times of increasing international tension, face-to-face...
Việt Nam, China strengthen control over illegal cross-border movements
HCM CITY — The Việt Nam Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security and China’s National Immigration Administration on Tuesday co-organised a conference to review their cooperation in combating illegal cross-border movements over...
The three countries prepared to kill on Australian soil: Urgent warning issued
Three nations are 'willing and capable' of organising an assassination in Australia, an expert has warned. ASIO director-general Mike Burgess revealed the threat on Tuesday while delivering the 2025 Lowy Lecture. 'There is a realistic possibility...
Crystal International joins global non-profit Textile Exchange
Crystal International’s new membership with Textile Exchange aligns with its Sustainability Vision 2030, which prioritises climate action and circularity. The firm’s commitment to sustainable practices is evident in the credibility of its...
Cambodia Awarded for Innovation in Demining
PHNOM PENH – The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) has received the Innovation Award 2025 from the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining. The competition was held under the theme “Improving the Accuracy of Estimating Explosive...
Cambodia Pledges Transparency Amid Online Scam Reports
PHNOM PENH – Cambodia has vowed to become a credible and transparent member of the international financial industry, highlighting misleading reports about online scams that have caused public misunderstandings and damaged its national image....
Plaza Premium Group unveils dual lounges at Phnom Penh’s Techo International Airport
CAMBODIA. Global airport hospitality and passenger service solutions provider Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has opened two lounges — Plaza Premium First and Plaza Premium Lounge — at Cambodia’s newly inaugurated Techo International Airport in Phnom...
International Bazaar 2025 at World Trade Center November 16
OMG - Gracie Go - The Philippine Star October 30, 2025 | 12:00am The International Bazaar Foundation, Inc. (IBF), in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Diplomatic and Consular Corps of the Philippines, and Spouses of the Heads...
Cambodian soldiers will be freed only if ceasefire conditions met
PUBLISHED : 29 Oct 2025 at 16:42 The Thai has army confirmed it will free 18 Cambodian soldiers if Phnom Penh meets all four conditions set by Thailand, including the withdrawal of weapons and landmine clearance. Army spokesman Maj Gen Winthai...
Japanese NGO builds hospital for children in Cambodia
A Japanese NGO working in Cambodia has completed construction of a children's hospital that will examine and treat kids for free. Japan Heart built the hospital in the suburbs of the capital Phnom Penh using corporate and private donations. The...
Cambodian NA President Sends Condolence Message to Thai Coun...
AKP Phnom Penh, October 29, 2025 -- Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has extended her condolences to her Thai counterpart H.E. Wanmuhamadnoor Matha over the passing...
International Community Applauds Cambodia-Thailand Peace Deal, Calls for Full Implementation
AKP Phnom Penh, October 29, 2025 -- The international community has warmly welcomed the signing of the Joint Declaration on the Peace Deal between Cambodia and Thailand, describing it as a crucial step toward lasting peace and a significant...
Cambodian Authorities Arrest 65 in Coordinated Crackdown on International Cyber Scams
AKP Phnom Penh, October 29, 2025 -- Cambodian law enforcement forces have arrested 65 foreign nationals in a series of coordinated raids targeting sophisticated online fraud rings operating in Phnom Penh and Kampot province, the National Police...
Cambodia, Russia expand cooperation
Hanoi (VNA) – Cambodia and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening and expanding bilateral cooperation across multiple areas. The reaffirmation was made during a meeting on October 28 between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun...
Smart Axiata Cambodia Completes Large-Scale Deployment of Huawei’s EasyAAU in Key Urban Areas, Reshaping 4G Experience and Accelerating Digital Transformation
Cambodia’s leading telecommunications operator Smart Axiata, in collaboration with Huawei, has successfully completed the large-scale deployment of 2.3GHz EasyAAU across several key urban areas nationwide. This network upgrade marks a significant...
Senate President Receives KSI Asia-Pacific President and Del...
AKP Phnom Penh, October 31, 2025 -- Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen (1st L, Pic. 1), President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia, holds talks with H.E. Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh (R, Pic. 1), President of the KSI Strategic...
Cambodian Defence Minister to Attend 19th ADMM and the 12th ADMM-Plus in Malaysia
AKP Phnom Penh, October 29, 2025 -- H.E. Gen. Tea Seiha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of the Kingdom of Cambodia, will lead a high-level delegation to attend the 19th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) and the 12th...