On the Line: Syria Emerges as New Ground for Turkish Textile Expansion
On the Line is a weekly roundup of sourcing and labor quick hits in the apparel and footwear…
Asia faces scam ‘epidemic’ threat as gangs exploit agentic AI, cybercrime expert warns
Online scam syndicates that rely on trafficked workers, guarded compounds and vast call-centre-style operations could soon become more…
In Cambodia, Iran war forcing families to choose between school for kids or survival
KAMPONG PRAHOK, Cambodia — Sou Sreynich dreams of becoming a teacher. But she knows she’s far behind. The…
Iran war risks education of children in Cambodia
The impact of the Iran war on education isn’t as visible as the widespread school closures of the…
How Cambodian worker exodus exposes Thailand’s fragile labour model
After last year’s border conflict with Cambodia, hundreds of thousands of migrant workers left Thailand, exposing how dependent…
How Southeast Asia’s monarchies stay relevant in a volatile region
When Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah recently stripped his daughter-in-law of a royal title, the move drew attention for…
AI threatens nearly a quarter of Southeast Asia’s workforce but not all is lost
Fears of a new industrial revolution in which artificial intelligence replaces manual labour have yet to materialise in…
Cambodia environment ministry warns of rise in online illegal wildlife trade
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Environment has called for an immediate end to social media posts featuring wildlife…
EU Announces New Sanctions Targeting Southeast Asia-Based Online Scam Networks – The Diplomat
The European Union yesterday announced a fresh tranche of sanctions aimed at the operators of Southeast Asia-based online…
Why new US tariffs threaten Trump government’s credibility in Asean
A new wave of US tariffs that hit seven Southeast Asian countries is set to reinforce perceptions of…
Thailand Marks One Year Since Cambodia Border Conflict with Pledge to Uphold “Legitimate” Defence
The deadline for naming the fifth member has been extended by a further month with the…
Global LNG Giants Target Cambodia as New Energy Market
Some of the world’s biggest heavyweights in liquefied natural gas exports are interested in adding Cambodia to their…