Cambodian police detained hundreds of local and foreign nationals over the weekend. Despite a crackdown more than a year ago, online scams continue to flourish in Southeast Asia. Observers note that the recent repatriation of Chinese nationals from northern Myanmar has forced operators to move.
The authorities want to evict the community living on Ta Mok Lake, the largest in the Cambodian capital, to make way for a residential high-rise building. There have been clashes with police forces in an attempt to block the bulldozers. Hundreds of thousands of poor people in Cambodia have been evicted in recent years to clear land for large housing projects.
The Cambodian parliament approved the appointment of Hun Sen’s youngest son. After leading the country as PM from 1985 to 2023, the 71-year-old is set to become Senate speaker. Meanwhile, a new movement led by Mu Sochua has emerged in exile seeking to help Cambodians “stand up”.
The Cambodian parliament approved the appointment of Hun Sen’s youngest son. After leading the country as PM from 1985 to 2023, the 71-year-old is set to become Senate speaker. Meanwhile, a new movement led by Mu Sochua has emerged in exile seeking to help Cambodians “stand up”.
The volume of business fell from USD 12.8 billion in 2022 to USD 11.09 billion. However, the overall export figure is growing, up 1.8%, driven by machinery, electrical components and rubber. In addition to the wars, the loss of competitiveness in relation to other countries such as Bangladesh is weighing on the country.