Vietnam busts US$26 million online betting ring: State media Vietnamese police broke up an online football gambling ring worth around US$26 million, arresting four people as authorities look to stop black market betting that surges […]
Razak clan among 1,000 named in money laundering probe MALAYSIA’S biggest money laundering probe began last week, with some 1,000 names being investigated, including former prime minister Najib Razak, his wife, Rosmah Mansor, and the […]
Cambodia regulatory authorities earlier this week issued a statement banning the trade and use of cryptocurrencies in the kingdom… while it writes the rules for their use. A joint statement issued on June 19 by […]
Cambodia-China trade reaches $5.8b in 2017 Trade volume between Cambodia and China was valued at $5.8 billion in 2017, up 22 percent from $4.76 billion a year earlier, Cambodian Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak said […]
Vietnam arrests more oil executives amid corruption crackdown Police in Vietnam arrested four executives of state oil firm PetroVietnam’s subsidiaries on suspicion of embezzlement on Thursday as the communist-led government widens a crackdown on corruption. […]
Malaysia finance minister defends collecting public donations to help settle national debt Malaysia Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng has defended the collection of public donations through the “Fund of Hope”, which he said will go […]
Cambodian Court Summons Former Opposition Leader Sam Rainsy on Lèse-Majesté Charges A court in Cambodia has summoned former president of the now-dissolved opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) Sam Rainsy as a suspect in a […]
Solutions sought to promote Vietnam’s electronic industry The importance of enhancing policy dialogue between investment countries and investment recipients, and the role of the electronic industry in Vietnam were highlighted at a recent workshop in […]
Malaysia’s Najib explains why he had so many luxury handbags, lots of cash, jewelry Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak says he shouldn’t be blamed for the multi-billion-dollar 1MDB scandal, and declares he knows nothing […]
Cambodia warns against ‘clean finger’ boycott Cambodia’s ruling party, the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) threatened legal action against a campaign started by opposition members which called for voters to boycott a national election slated to […]
In Vietnam, distrust of government’s China policy fuels protests Protests by thousands of people in cities across Vietnam are showing just how easy it is to unite public opinion and mobilize dissent when an issue […]
Malaysia’s Ex-PM Faces Charges For Playing ‘Central Role” In 1MDB Scandal Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak will likely be facing multiple charges including for alleged embezzlement and bribery with government money following a probe […]