Vietnamese PM, Cambodian Counterpart Agree on Cybercrime Fight, Trade Expansion
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, agreeing to strengthen cooperation against cybercrimes including online scams, boost bilateral trade to $20 billion, and promote investment. Both nations also reaffirmed security cooperation.
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