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Former Oknha Heng Sithy arrives at Phnom Penh International airport on May 24, after being extradited from Russia. A photo posted on National Police’s Facebook.

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Heng Sithy’s Family Says He’s Innocent, Asks Authorities to Drop the Case

26 May 2025 3:14 PM|
Seoung Nimol|

The family of former tycoon Heng Sithy—who previously made a series of explosive corruption allegations against senior government officials and ruling party families—has denied all charges against him and is urging authorities to drop the case following his detention at Prey Sar Prison on May 25.

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Heng Sithy’s Family Says He’s Innocent, Asks Authorities to Drop the Case

26 May 2025 3:14 PM|

A man receives Covid-19 vaccine at a health center in Phnom Penh after the Ministry of Health calls people to vaccinate following reports of new cases. Photo taken on May 19, 2025. (CamboJA/ Pring Samrang)

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Health Ministry Compels People to Get Vaccinated As JN.1 Covid-19 Cases Rise to 21 in Two Weeks

19 May 2025 4:57 PM|

The Ministry of Health has once again advised Cambodians to get the Covid-19 vaccine and increase their vigilance following concerns about the new JN.1 variant which has seen new cases rise to 21 new within two weeks of May.

A vendor sells vegetables in a market in Phnom Penh, May 13, 2025. (CamboJA/Pring Sarang)

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Cambodia Confronts Cancer Crisis Amid Food Safety Concerns, Calls for Stricter Border Checks

14 May 2025 12:00 PM|

Every 40 minutes, one Cambodian dies from cancer - a grim reality announced by Prime Minister Hun Manet recently. Experts caution that contaminated imported food could contribute to the issue. To safeguard public health, the government is stepping up inspections of imported meat and vegetables as the number of cancer cases rises.

A boundary marker for the Funan Techo Canal project stands in farmland in Kien Svay district, Kandal province. Photo taken May 6, 2025. (CamboJA/Seoung Nimol)

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Flurry of New Agreements, Yet Stakeholders and Residents Still in the Dark on Funan Techo Canal

10 May 2025 10:08 PM|

Chinese and Cambodian state-owned firms inked shareholder and investment agreements for the flagship Funan Techo Canal during President Xi Jinping’s visit to Phnom Penh last…

A man feeds cattle in Kampong Speu province on Dec. 8, 2024. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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Cambodia Joins Laos in Halting Thai Meat, Livestock Imports Over Anthrax Scare

7 May 2025 7:55 PM|

Cambodia has temporarily suspended livestock and meat imports from Thailand after two human anthrax cases, including one death, were confirmed there, although no cases have been reported in Cambodia.

Scaffolding is seen outside the Huione Pay office after its sign was removed in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, May 7, 2025. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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Huione Pay Removes Sign After U.S. Blacklist Move

7 May 2025 3:00 PM|

Phnom Penh-based Huione Pay was seen taking down its signage on Wednesday, six days after the U.S. Treasury flagged its parent, Huione Group, as a primary money laundering concern and moved to cut it off from the U.S. financial system.

Luang Mè Hospital, located on the outskirts of Phnom Penh will be turned into a cancer treatment facility by the government. Photo taken on May 5, 2025. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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“One Death Every 40 Minutes” – Cambodia Unveils Plan to Tackle Cancer Crisis

5 May 2025 4:44 PM|

Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered stricter inspections of imported vegetables and meat, calling for broader public education on the prevention of cancer, as cancer…

View of tall buildings in Phnom Penh in 2025. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

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PM Calls for Higher Construction Standards Amid Earthquake Fears

7 Apr 2025 8:07 PM|

In the wake of a deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, which also caused devastation in neighboring Thailand, Prime Minister Hun Manet called on authorities and developers to strengthen construction quality in Cambodia, particularly high-rise and older buildings, to prevent risks of natural disasters and climate change.