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forbes.comworld2 days ago
Cambodia plans tiger reintroduction in Cardamom Mountains
Cambodian officials are considering a plan to bring tigers from India into the Cardamom Mountains. Villagers who recall past attacks have expressed safety concerns. Biologists have warned that the animals may lack sufficient prey.
The Japan Timesworld4 days ago
Cambodia Approves Tiger Reintroduction Plan from India Starting 2027 Despite Local Concerns
The environment ministry endorsed a plan to bring tigers to Cardamom National Park after a decade of local extinction. The project carries a budget of nearly $43 million through 2030 and faces questions over prey and local input.
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Cambodia Receives Ancient Khmer Jewelry from Late British Dealer’s Collection After Negotiated Return
CBS News reported that 60 Minutes traced looted crowns and jewels from Cambodian temples to a pub parking lot outside London. The items were returned in a deal with the family of the late dealer Douglas Latchford.
winnipegfreepress.comworld22 days ago
Cambodia frees workers from scam compounds but many remain stranded
Cambodian authorities have raided cyber scam compounds tied to human trafficking and released thousands of workers. Released individuals report lacking shelter and transport to return home.
winnipegfreepress.comworld24 days ago
Cambodia Supreme Court Upholds Incitement Conviction of Opposition Politician
Cambodia's Supreme Court on Friday upheld the incitement conviction of opposition politician Rong Chhun while suspending the remainder of his sentence. The ruling keeps him out of prison but bars him from politics for five years.
thehindu.comworld38 days ago
Thailand to join UN maritime arbitration with Cambodia, halts other two-way talks
Thailand announced it will participate in United Nations maritime arbitration with Cambodia. Officials also suspended other bilateral discussions on the maritime boundary.
asiaone.comworld49 days ago
Cambodia Pardons Opposition Politician Kem Sokha
Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen announced the pardon of opposition figure Kem Sokha on Monday. The move ends house arrest but leaves political and travel restrictions in place.
Abc Newsworld51 days ago
Two Traffic Accidents in Cambodia Kill 14 Garment Workers and Injure 93
Two separate crashes on Saturday killed at least 14 garment factory workers and injured 93 others, mostly women. One crash occurred in Kampong Chhnang province and the other in Svay Rieng province.
en.antaranews.comworld52 days ago
Cambodians Celebrate Pring Ka-ek Festival with Dances and Prayers for Rain
Cambodians in Phnom Penh marked the Pring Ka-ek guardian spirit festival by painting their faces and bodies and wearing leaf skirts while dancing through the streets. The event included prayers for rain and good fortune.
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Rapplerworld67 days ago
ASEAN Prepares for Summit in Cebu as Philippines Hosts Regional Meetings
Southeast Asian leaders arrived in Cebu on May 7 for the 48th ASEAN Summit. Foreign and economic ministers held meetings while the Philippines convened a BIMP-EAGA summit and a trilateral meeting on a Cambodia-Thailand border dispute. The main leaders' meetings are scheduled for…
insidermonkey.compolitics68 days ago
Cambodian PM's Cousin Claims 30% Ownership in Digital Payments Firm Huione Pay
The cousin of Cambodia's prime minister stated he owned a 30 percent stake in Huione Pay, a digital payments platform. Huione Pay is accused of laundering funds for transnational criminal groups. These groups perpetrate cyberscams from Southeast Asia.
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ibtimes.co.ukpolitics68 days ago
Cambodian PM Relative Admits 30% Ownership in Digital Payments Platform Tied to Reported Cyberscams
A relative of the Cambodian prime minister stated he owned a 30% stake in a digital payments platform. The platform is linked to cyberscams and money laundering. @AFP reported the details of the ownership admission.
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newser.comfinance80 days ago
US Sanctions Cambodian Senator Over Links to Crypto Romance Scams
The United States imposed sanctions on Cambodian senator Kok An for his alleged involvement in scam centers that defrauded U.S. citizens of millions in cryptocurrency. The Treasury Department also targeted 28 related individuals and entities. Stablecoin issuer Tether froze $344 m…
newbloommag.networld83 days ago
Chinese Influencer's Live-Stream on Cambodia Scam Experience Cut Short, Account Banned
A Chinese influencer shared her experience of being lured to Cambodia and forced into a cyber scam operation during a live-stream that was abruptly interrupted. Her social media account was subsequently banned. She had returned to China in January after being found in distress in…
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