A 2024 report by the United States Institute of Peace estimated that illicit revenues from online scams in Cambodia could exceed US$12.5 billion annually, equivalent to roughly half of the country’s GDP. Prime Minister Hun Manet said the scam centres are seriously damaging Cambodia’s economy and international image, pledging to “clean up” the problem.
The dry season is forecast to last longer than the 30-year average, with residents in Java, Bali, East Nusa Tenggara, and West Nusa Tenggara likely to experience dry conditions for around 10 months.
A powerful cold front is moving eastward across China from Thursday through Sunday, bringing heavy snow and sandstorms, according to Weather China, a website affiliated with the China Meteorological Administration.
A total of 221 suspected scammers and money mules are being investigated for their involvement in scams where victims lost more than $5.3 million in Singapore.
The three-day exhibition, held at Challenger Halls 1–2 in Muang Thong Thani, showcases solutions and technologies for hotels, restaurants, cafés and catering businesses.
Apart from bringing worries to the families of overseas Filipino workers, the war in the Middle East has also caused rising commodity prices, putting pressure on people’s incomes.
China's top leader Xi Jinping and other Party and state leaders attended the meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
For many, the crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict is in the form of rising operational costs that cannot be passed on to consumers.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is likely to face a difficult decision if US President Donald Trump requests substantial support during the summit, which is scheduled for March 19 in the United States.
Families and businesses across Asia are feeling the pinch as US-Israeli attacks on Iran and its retaliatory actions across the Persian Gulf, including on oil fields, have significantly disrupted fuel production and supply.
Asia's first Disney cruise, Disney Adventure, begins its maiden voyage from Singapore on March 10 after a previous postponement. Passengers, including honeymooners and Disney enthusiasts, arrived early.
Prime Minister Hun Manet recently reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eliminate technology-based scam operations in Cambodia by April 2026, saying the effort is aimed at strengthening investor confidence and improving the country’s business environment.
Analysts have said the 2026 target reflects the government's pragmatic approach in recognising the structural and cyclical challenges faced by the world's second-largest economy, while proactively pursuing a reasonable growth rate in line with high-quality development.
After a three-year wait, the Disney Adventure is finally ready to welcome passengers, and stepping aboard feels less like boarding a ship and more like entering a floating theme park.
The Disney Adventure, Asia’s first Disney cruise ship, was christened by Oscar-winning American actor Robert Downey Jr, who is best known for his portrayals of Tony Stark and Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, in Singapore on March 4 ahead of its first public sailing on March 10.
China, Pakistan, India, and Australia were among the countries rushing to assist nationals stranded in the region as airspace closures and security concerns disrupted travel.
Last year, Malaysia's National Scam Response Centre recorded significant achievements in safeguarding the interests of online financial scam victims, handling 146,167 complaint calls and implemented freezing actions on 138,915 involved accounts,
President Kim instructed the foreign ministry and other relevant agencies to promptly and transparently share information regarding the crisis so that the people "do not feel overly anxious."
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