CAMBODIA: During the traditional New Year celebrations in Cambodia, road traffic accidents resulted in 17 deaths and 45 injuries. While this marks a decrease compared to the previous year, road safety remains a serious concern. A total of 27 accidents were recorded, with major causes including speeding, reckless driving, failure to follow traffic rules, drunk [...]

CAMBODIA: Cambodia has introduced a new Law on Combating Online Scams, aiming to completely eliminate scam centers across the country. Officials expressed confidence that with international cooperation, these operations can be eradicated. The law introduces strict penalties, including long prison terms and heavy fines for those involved, especially if crimes involve violence, trafficking, or death. [...]

Cambodia has emerged as a major hub in a growing global human trafficking crisis, where victims are lured into scam centers across Southeast Asia through deception and coercion. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has launched the #TrappedInScamCrime campaign in Phnom Penh to raise awareness, prevent trafficking, and protect victims from being treated [...]

Continuing conflict in the Middle East could significantly affect global aviation and fuel prices. According to Sin Chansereyvutha, Secretary of State at the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation, disruptions in major Middle Eastern flight hubs may force airlines to reroute flights. This could lead to longer travel times and higher transportation costs. Tourism to Cambodia [...]

Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth stated that plastic waste in public places remains a serious issue in cities and rural areas around the world. People frequently litter plastic bags, bottles and food packaging due to convenience and a lack of nearby trash bins. The post also explains that weak environmental awareness and social habits contribute to [...]

A report by the United Nations Human Rights Office reveals widespread abuse in cybercrime scam operations across Southeast Asia. Based on testimonies from 19 survivors, victims were trafficked into fortified compounds in countries including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, and the UAE, where they faced torture, sexual abuse, food deprivation, debt bondage, and coercion [...]

National and Military Police dismantled hundreds of human trafficking and sexual exploitation networks in 2025, resulting in the arrest of 410 suspects, according to the Ministry of Interior. Authorities intervened in 272 cases nationwide, with those arrested—including 53 women and 43 foreign nationals—referred to provincial and municipal courts for legal action. The National Committee [...]