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South Korea-Cambodia Relations: A Model of Constructive Partnership Against Scamming
16+ hour, 56+ min ago (536+ words) In an era where transnational cybercrime, particularly online scamming, has emerged as a global menace, international cooperation often falters into mutual blame and finger-pointing. However, the relationship between South Korea and Cambodia stands out as a beacon of proactive collaboration,…...
Hun Sen: Cambodia will soon show the world that scam centres have been eliminated
17+ hour, 10+ min ago (533+ words) Cambodia has shared several positive steps in its campaign to combat online scam operations, with several officials arrested or dismissed from their positions, as large scam centres are raided and criminals reportedly spread out into smaller groups. On May 22, Mondulkiri…...
Turtle power: Critically endangered reptiles hatch along Mekong
19+ hour, 52+ min ago (221+ words) Earlier this year, the Turtle Conservation Team led by the ministry's General Directorate of Fisheries, in collaboration with WCS, discovered nests along the riverbanks, explained a May 23 WCS statement. So far, 12 of the 14 nests have successfully hatched 257 turtles, while conservation…...
From protected areas to wildlife recovery: Why Cambodia topped natural environment rankings
20+ hour, 25+ min ago (638+ words) Cambodia has been recognised as the world's top-ranked country for natural environment in 2026, a milestone officials say reflects decades of conservation efforts, biodiversity protection and environmental governance following years of post-war recovery. The announcement was highlighted during a Siamese crocodile…...
Authorities raid two riverside girlie bars, rescue 35 victims, detain one suspect
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (312+ words) The Anti-Human Trafficking and Juvenile Protection Department of Cambodia's National Police, in cooperation with the Phnom Penh Municipal Police, carried out raids on two business premises in Phnom Penh's late night entertainment district, rescuing 35 victims " including 34 women " from suspected human…...
Triple threat: Three more Phnom Penh scam operations busted
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (425+ words) Authorities in Phnom Penh raided three properties linked to suspected online scam operations on May 22, detaining 26 Chinese nationals in what officials described as part of Cambodia's intensifying crackdown on cyber fraud networks. The coordinated operation targeted locations in Chbar Ampov…...
AHF highlights menstrual health links to HIV prevention, girls" education
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (550+ words) Improving menstrual health is not only a matter of hygiene, but also a critical entry point for protecting adolescent girls from HIV and other health risks, according to health experts and education officials, who gathered to mark Menstrual Health Day…...
Jungle raid: Military seize illegally felled timber in 4am forest operation
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (280+ words) Military forces from the Kampong Thom Regional Military Operations Command intercepted two tractor-trailers transporting illegally milled timber in the early hours of Friday, May 22. Four cubic metres of sawn timber were seized in the operation, in Mean Rith commune, Sandan…...
Bird is the word: Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary now home to 308 species
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (347+ words) A total of 308 bird species have now been recorded in the Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary in Ratanakkiri and Mondulkiri provinces, according to Nature Life Cambodia. The findings were included in a bird survey report, released today, May 22, to mark the International…...
Cambodia bets on Siamese crocodile comeback in Srepok River
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (651+ words) Cambodia has stepped up efforts to bring one of the world's rarest reptiles back from the brink of extinction, releasing 10 Siamese crocodiles into the Srepok River in Mondulkiri province as part of a major conservation push to rebuild wild populations…...