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Commerce ministry hunting official who allegedly demanded bribe from Japanese company
The Ministry of Commerce is conducting an internal investigation to identify an official who reportedly demanded a $1,000 bribe from a Japanese company to register a company amendment in 2021. In a July 9 press release, the ministry stated that is prepared to take legal action and will cooperate with the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), if [...]
Senate official informs Francophone Parliament of Thai violations of Cambodian sovereignty
A Cambodian parliamentary leader has provided a detailed account of the Cambodia-Thailand border situation to the leadership of the Francophone Parliament, highlighting what he described as Thailand’s “dishonesty” in evading its duties to the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) following Cambodia’s decision to seek a resolution via UNCLOS. First vice-president o
Energy disruptions see ADB downgrade regional growth forecasts
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered its growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific economies by reducing its April projections by 0.2 percentage points. This means its regional growth estimates now stand at 4.9% for 2026 compared to 5.5% growth in 2025. The cause of the reduction stems from prolonged disruptions to energy [...]