12-year-old Cambodian princess dubbed ‘Little Lisa’ rejects offer to be K-pop trainee

Cambodia’s Princess Norodom Jenna, the great-granddaughter of former King Norodom Sihanouk, has declined an offer from a South Korean agency...

Malaysia deports domestic worker who criticized Cambodian government

Malaysia deported Cambodian domestic worker Nuon Toeun after she posted comments on social media criticizing Cambodia’s leadership. Her depo...

Arrest of Cambodian investigative journalist sparks global outcry

The arrest of renowned Cambodian investigative journalist Mech Dara on Monday has drawn condemnation from international governments and righ...

Thailand leads ASEAN in push for joint visa allowing easier travel

Thailand is leading a groundbreaking initiative to establish a joint-visa program among six ASEAN countries, aiming to boost tourism and eco...

Schools across South and Southeast Asia close due to record-breaking temps

Extreme heat has forced school closures across South Asia and Southeast Asia, impacting millions of students in both regions.  Key points: ...

Watch: Elodie Yung shares Cambodian father’s story for AANHPI Heritage Month

“The Cleaning Lady” star Elodie Yung commemorated Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month by sharing he...

New York authorities return 30 looted artifacts to Cambodia, Indonesia

New York authorities have facilitated the return of 30 looted artifacts to Cambodia and Indonesia. Key points: ...

Met museum to return 16 ancient artifacts to Cambodia and Thailand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced the return of 16 ancient artifacts to Cambodia and Thailand.  Returning the stolen artifacts: I...

Family of late American billionaire voluntarily agrees to return looted artifacts to Cambodia

The family of late American billionaire George Lindemann has reportedly agreed to return over two dozen looted artifacts to Cambodia as the ...

Walmart, Centric Brands probe Cambodian supply chains for alleged inmate forced labor

Walmart and clothing manufacturer Centric Brands are reportedly investigating their Cambodian supply chains over claims that they illegally ...

Uncle Roger defends his criticism of Lao, Cambodian cuisine after backlash

Comedian Nigel Ng, known by his online persona Uncle Roger, has doubled down on his criticisms against Laotian and Cambodian cuisines, stati...

UN group calls on Cambodia to release Cambodian American activist arrested for criticizing PM

“Imbued with a moral compass that never waivers, Theary Seng is a hero of human rights, democratic reforms, and justice” ...

Daughter of accused Asian antiquities trafficker forfeits $12 million as NYC case ends

The civil case concerning accused Asian antiquities trafficker Douglas Latchford came to an end on Thursday after his daughter and sole heir...

Chinese couple accused of murdering S. Korean influencer in Cambodia

A Chinese couple was charged with the murder of South Korean influencer BJ Ahyeong after her body was found on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, ...

These 14 Asian countries are among the 25 countries with the world’s shortest people

Fourteen Asian nations are among a recent ranking of the 25 shortest countries in the world.    Insider’s ranking is based on a 2020 m...

Watch: Cambodian runner does not give up despite heavy rain, last-place position at SEA Games

Cambodian runner Bou Samnang has gone viral, capturing the hearts of those who applauded her determination in finishing the 5,000-meter race...

Top 20 must-visit landmarks in Asia

Asia, the world’s largest continent, is home to diverse cultures, delicious food and stunning landscapes.  Since one of the best ways to exp...

Cambodia celebrates return of stolen ‘priceless’ cultural artifacts from US, UK

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen recently unveiled and celebrated the return of stolen artifacts that had been looted from the nation during...

Cambodian American man allegedly confesses to murdering woman over $18,000 debt

A Cambodian American man was taken into custody for the alleged murder of a woman during an argument over money. Moul Net, 68, is accused of...

Muay Thai or Kun Khmer? Cambodia, Thailand spar over sport’s name ahead of 2023 SEA Games

Thailand has threatened a boycott of the upcoming 2023 Southeast Asian Games after Cambodia announced that the games will use the name ̶...

Chilling footage shows people jumping to escape Cambodian casino fire that killed at least 19

A deadly fire swept through a Cambodian casino hotel on Thursday, killing at least 19 people and injuring at least 60. Located in Poipet, a ...

Pakistan, Cambodia, India, South Korea make 2023 Oscars international feature shortlist

Films from four Asian countries – Pakistan, Cambodia, India and South Korea – have made the shortlist for the 2023 Oscars Best International...

Chinese tea, Vietnamese pottery, Cambodian martial arts: Asian cultural practices granted UNESCO world heritage status

Traditional Chinese tea-processing techniques, Japanese ritual dances and Vietnamese pottery-making are some of the cultural practices that...

Man plans to sell shoe he threw at Cambodian prime minister for $1 million for charity

Ouk Touch, 72, threw a shoe at Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen during the latter’s visit to Washington, D. C., to attend a summit between...

American English teacher fired over ‘inappropriate’ messages to former student in Cambodia

An English lecturer at a reputable international school in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, has been fired from his position after screenshots of “ina...

60 Vietnamese nationals collectively run for freedom from human traffickers in Cambodia

A group of 60 Vietnamese nationals collectively ran for freedom from a Cambodian casino where they were being exploited and held as prisone...

Vietnamese consulate receives ‘constant calls day and night’ by victims of human trafficking in Cambodia

The Vietnamese consulate in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, has been receiving dozens of rescue requests from victims of human trafficking on a da...

118 Malaysians, 50 Filipinos rescued from human traffickers in Cambodia

Human trafficking operations in Cambodia have been targeting individuals from various South East Asian countries by promising them jobs wit...

Vietnamese parents forced to buy back children as human trafficking crisis in Cambodia escalates

Chinese crime syndicates are believed to be behind the human trafficking operations in Cambodia that have targeted individuals from Southea...

Cambodian refugee who came to US as 1-year-old is deported after no pardon from California Gov. Newsom

On Tuesday, Phoeun You, a former child refugee from Cambodia, was deported to a country he is barely familiar with after failing to get a p...

Philippines is most stressed, Cambodia is saddest in Southeast Asia, says new Gallup survey

The global analytics and advice firm Gallup found the Philippines to be the most stressed, Laos to be the angriest and Cambodia to be the s...

Gov. Newsom urged to pardon former Cambodian refugee at risk of being deported after prison sentence

Phoeun You, whose family fled the Cambodian genocide, is now at risk of being deported back to the country after U.S. Immigration and Custo...

American activist Theary Seng, dozens of other Hun Sen critics jailed for treason in Cambodia

On Tuesday, the Phnom Penh Municipal Court in Cambodia sentenced 60 opposition figures, including prominent lawyer Theary Seng, for conspir...

Video: Elephant once dubbed the ‘world’s loneliest’ has summer fun at Cambodian wildlife sanctuary

Kaavan, once dubbed the “world’s loneliest elephant,” is bringing joy to the internet with a video of him enjoying his stay at Kulen Prum T...

Cambodia urges people to stop picking its ‘penis plants’

The Cambodian government issued a warning on Wednesday asking people to stop picking “penis plants” due to the risk of extinction. After a...

Thai woman saved from gang of organ harvesters after being lured by job in Cambodia, police say

A 25-year-old Thai woman was saved just moments before a gang of organ harvesters could operate on her. She was reportedly among eight Thai...