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Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2h

After the public took to social media to criticise Phnom Penh Municipal Court’s verdict on 61-year-old Hun Heng, who killed one person and injured five others, the Justice Ministry said it would file an appeal, citing the need to uphold law enforcement and public order amid growing criticism of t...

Justice Ministry to Appeal Ex-Policeman’s One-Year Jail Sentence for Fatal Crash

After the public took to social media to criticise Phnom Penh Municipal Court’s verdict on 61-year-old Hun Heng, who killed one person and injured five others, the Justice Ministry said it would file an appeal, citing the need to uphold law enforcement and public order amid growing criticism of t...

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2h

Prime Minister Hun Manet met with South Korea’s Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina to vow stronger bilateral cooperation to crack down on transnational scam networks after the captive torture and death of a young Korean involved in an online scam in the country, while firmly rejecting intervention fr...

Manet Tells Seoul Cambodia Can Handle Korean Student Murder Case Without ‘Third-Party Involvement’

Prime Minister Hun Manet met with South Korea’s Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina to vow stronger bilateral cooperation to crack down on transnational scam networks after the captive torture and death of a young Korean involved in an online scam in the country, while firmly rejecting intervention fr...

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 8h

Phnom Penh has made it into ‘The Telegraph’s’ top 10 cities worldwide, praising the city's vibrant and unique qualities. However, a tourism expert said to further improve the capital, improved public transport is necessary, as well as improving walkability

Phnom Penh Ranked 8th Best City Worldwide, But Calls Are Being Made for Better Infrastructure

Phnom Penh has made it into ‘The Telegraph’s’ top 10 cities worldwide, praising the city's vibrant and unique qualities. However, a tourism expert said to further improve the capital, improved public transport is necessary, as well as improving walkability

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 8h

After earning three Bachelor's and four Master's degrees, including a joint Erasmus Mundus scholarship across three European countries, Lay Sivhuang returned to Cambodia with a simple philosophy: "be open-minded, committed to building a strong foundation, and open to creativity." She now channels...

A Lifelong Journey: Meet the Woman Who Brought Her European Education Home to Champion Cambodian Tech

After earning three Bachelor's and four Master's degrees, including a joint Erasmus Mundus scholarship across three European countries, Lay Sivhuang returned to Cambodia with a simple philosophy: "be open-minded, committed to building a strong foundation, and open to creativity." She now channels...

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 13h

Eng Chandy, Executive Director of GADC, warns that deep-seated paternalism and unconscious bias are fueling online misinformation and gender-based violence in Cambodia. She argues that tackling these threats requires a comprehensive strategy, starting with early childhood education and ensuring e...

How Misinformation and Paternalism Undermine Cambodia’s Progress on Gender Equality

Eng Chandy, Executive Director of GADC, warns that deep-seated paternalism and unconscious bias are fueling online misinformation and gender-based violence in Cambodia. She argues that tackling these threats requires a comprehensive strategy, starting with early childhood education and ensuring e...

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 14h

WHO has issued an urgent call for safer, accessible and affordable surgery across the Western Pacific, warning that unsafe operations cause 1.5 million deaths annually in low- and middle-income countries and urging governments to take action

WHO Calls for Safe, Affordable Surgery to Save Lives

WHO has issued an urgent call for safer, accessible and affordable surgery across the Western Pacific, warning that unsafe operations cause 1.5 million deaths annually in low- and middle-income countries and urging governments to take action

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 1d

Prince Bank customers have been left frustrated and panicked after the US- and UK-sanctioned bank’s app and website went down, leaving them unable to access their money or make transactions, despite the bank’s assurances that all services are operating normally

Sanctioned Prince Bank Faces Customer Fury as App and Website Go Down

Prince Bank customers have been left frustrated and panicked after the US- and UK-sanctioned bank’s app and website went down, leaving them unable to access their money or make transactions, despite the bank’s assurances that all services are operating normally

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 1d

Four startups have been selected from more than 80 applicants to join the three-month ARC Startup Accelerator Programme, with additional slots to be awarded during the ARC Conference 2025 on October 16

ARC Accelerator Empowers Next Wave of Cambodian Innovators

Four startups have been selected from more than 80 applicants to join the three-month ARC Startup Accelerator Programme, with additional slots to be awarded during the ARC Conference 2025 on October 16

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 1d

The National Museum of Cambodia is hosting the Apsara Grannies Exhibition, showcasing photographs and paintings of eight Cambodian grandmothers from the CCF Granny programme, celebrating their resilience, cultural legacy and role as living national treasures

Cambodia’s Elder Icons Celebrated in New Exhibition

The National Museum of Cambodia is hosting the Apsara Grannies Exhibition, showcasing photographs and paintings of eight Cambodian grandmothers from the CCF Granny programme, celebrating their resilience, cultural legacy and role as living national treasures

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 1d

Phnom Penh-based Prince Group has been declared a transnational criminal organisation by the US Department of State and US Treasury with its founder and chairman Chen Zhi, who is at large, indicted and sanctioned for allegedly operating scam compounds and siphoning billions of dollars from fraud ...

Prince Group Sanctioned by US, UK and Chairman Chen Zhi Indicted for Scam Ops, Money Laundering

Phnom Penh-based Prince Group has been declared a transnational criminal organisation by the US Department of State and US Treasury with its founder and chairman Chen Zhi, who is at large, indicted and sanctioned for allegedly operating scam compounds and siphoning billions of dollars from fraud ...

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 1d

The U.S. government has seized more than $14 billion in bitcoin and charged the founder of a Cambodian conglomerate in a massive cryptocurrency scam, accusing him and unnamed co-conspirators of exploiting forced labor to dupe would-be investors and using the proceeds to purchase yachts, jets and ...

US Charges Cambodian Executive in Massive Crypto Scam and Seizes More Than $14 Billion in Bitcoin

The U.S. government has seized more than $14 billion in bitcoin and charged the founder of a Cambodian conglomerate in a massive cryptocurrency scam, accusing him and unnamed co-conspirators of exploiting forced labor to dupe would-be investors and using the proceeds to purchase yachts, jets and ...

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 1d

Cambodia's hospitality officially earned its place on the world stage. The Michelin Keys 2025 debuted this month, honouring ten top hotels for their luxury and service in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville

Cambodia Unlocks Potentials: 10 Hotels Awarded First-Ever Michelin Keys

Cambodia's hospitality officially earned its place on the world stage. The Michelin Keys 2025 debuted this month, honouring ten top hotels for their luxury and service in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 1d

A host of AI deepfake female images in nude and videos have been shared on a pornographic website, raising tremendous concern over women and girls’ rights, dignity and security online, and causing potential long-term emotional distress. Tech experts call for deepfake, AI, and data protection law ...

Deepfake Porn Targets Cambodian Women, Calls Grow for Data Protection Law

A host of AI deepfake female images in nude and videos have been shared on a pornographic website, raising tremendous concern over women and girls’ rights, dignity and security online, and causing potential long-term emotional distress. Tech experts call for deepfake, AI, and data protection law ...

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 1d

Cambodian authorities charge three Chinese nationals over the torture and killing of 22-year-old Park Minh, the case leading to diplomatic tension as Seoul issues travel warnings and summons the Cambodian ambassador and demands accountability amid rising scams targeting Korean citizens.

South Korean Student’s Death in Kampot Confirmed Linked to Transnational Online Scam Ring

Cambodian authorities charge three Chinese nationals over the torture and killing of 22-year-old Park Minh, the case leading to diplomatic tension as Seoul issues travel warnings and summons the Cambodian ambassador and demands accountability amid rising scams targeting Korean citizens.

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2d

The major provincial attraction now features a new park for visitors who gather each evening to witness millions of bats emerge from the caves, with local transport available to the hilltop for sweeping views.

Bat Spectacle Draws Crowds to Battambang’s Phnom Sampouv

The major provincial attraction now features a new park for visitors who gather each evening to witness millions of bats emerge from the caves, with local transport available to the hilltop for sweeping views.

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2d

Although the National Social Security Fund covers workers’ medical treatment, it is not comprehensive and is restricted from many treatments in public hospitals. One worker says she chooses to get treated at private hospitals for better and faster recovery

Paying ‘Out of Pocket’ for Better Healthcare Despite NSSF

Although the National Social Security Fund covers workers’ medical treatment, it is not comprehensive and is restricted from many treatments in public hospitals. One worker says she chooses to get treated at private hospitals for better and faster recovery

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2d

A Malaysian official confirmed US President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend the ASEAN Summit (Oct 26-28) to witness the signing of the proposed Thai-Cambodia ceasefire in Kuala Lumpur, with an analyst viewing Trump's active role in the Thai-Cambodia ceasefire as a geopolitical play

Trump Likely to Oversee Thai-Cambodia Ceasefire at ASEAN Summit, Part of US Strategy to Expand Presence

A Malaysian official confirmed US President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend the ASEAN Summit (Oct 26-28) to witness the signing of the proposed Thai-Cambodia ceasefire in Kuala Lumpur, with an analyst viewing Trump's active role in the Thai-Cambodia ceasefire as a geopolitical play

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2d

OpenAI said Monday it is working with chipmaker Broadcom to design its own artificial intelligence computer chips.

OpenAI Partners with Broadcom to Design its Own AI Chips

OpenAI said Monday it is working with chipmaker Broadcom to design its own artificial intelligence computer chips.

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2d

International bodies call for urgent reforms amid concerns of chronic human rights issues, legal threats against journalists and environmental activists, suppression of unions, and citizens' fear of surveillance and arrest for speaking out. However, the government claims that the country enjoys e...

UN Human Rights Council Warns of “Chilling Effect” as Cambodia Faces Pressure Over Free Expression

International bodies call for urgent reforms amid concerns of chronic human rights issues, legal threats against journalists and environmental activists, suppression of unions, and citizens' fear of surveillance and arrest for speaking out. However, the government claims that the country enjoys e...

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2d

Three researchers who probed the process of business innovation won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for explaining how new products and inventions promote economic growth and human welfare, even as they leave older companies in the dust.

Nobel Economics Prize Goes to 3 Researchers for Explaining Innovation-Driven Economic Growth

Three researchers who probed the process of business innovation won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for explaining how new products and inventions promote economic growth and human welfare, even as they leave older companies in the dust.

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2d

The digital talent competition Metfone STARS Season 2 recently concluded with a spectacular Grand Finale, officially setting a new milestone: 577 million video views across social media platforms.

Metfone STARS Season 2 Breaks Historical Record with 577 Million Views, Redefining the Playground for Digital Creators

The digital talent competition Metfone STARS Season 2 recently concluded with a spectacular Grand Finale, officially setting a new milestone: 577 million video views across social media platforms.

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2d

France's Nobel economics laureate Philippe Aghion reflected Monday on the creative roots that shaped his award-winning ideas about innovation and growth.

Nobel Laureate Philippe Aghion Says Creative Upbringing Shaped His Vision of Innovation and Freedom

France's Nobel economics laureate Philippe Aghion reflected Monday on the creative roots that shaped his award-winning ideas about innovation and growth.

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2d

For too many garment, footwear, and travel goods workers, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MoLVT) continues to treat union registration as an obstacle course.

Freedom of Association at an Impasse as Cambodia’s Unions Face Registration Barriers

For too many garment, footwear, and travel goods workers, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MoLVT) continues to treat union registration as an obstacle course.

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2d

The Entrepreneurship Development Fund (EDF), a government fund that invests in innovative startups, announced the launch of the Startup Investment Package, a new initiative designed to provide direct equity funding to eligible startups in Cambodia.

Entrepreneurship Development Fund Launches Equity Funding Initiative for Cambodian Startups

The Entrepreneurship Development Fund (EDF), a government fund that invests in innovative startups, announced the launch of the Startup Investment Package, a new initiative designed to provide direct equity funding to eligible startups in Cambodia.

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2d

The Singapore Embassy celebrated 60 years of relations with Cambodia with the first public screening of a Singaporean film, ‘Kopitiam Days’, which evoked memories with both Singaporean and Cambodian audiences

A Cup of Coffee, A Shared Memory: Kopitiam Days’ Screening Connects Cambodian and Singapore Marks 60 Years of Friendship Through Shared Love of Coffee

The Singapore Embassy celebrated 60 years of relations with Cambodia with the first public screening of a Singaporean film, ‘Kopitiam Days’, which evoked memories with both Singaporean and Cambodian audiences