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Rescue efforts underway after the collapse of the new State Audit Office building in Bangkok, following an earthquake on March 28, 2025 (Photo: Prachatai)

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One Cambodian Confirmed Dead in Bangkok Earthquake; Others Still Trapped in Collapsed Building

31 Mar 2025 7:27 PM|
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A Cambodian migrant worker from Malai district in Banteay Meanchey province has been confirmed dead in Friday’s earthquake with several other Cambodians believed to be still trapped under the rubble of a 30-storey building.

Motorists drive past the General Commissariat Of National Police in Phnom Penh on January 2, 2025. (CamboJA/ Pring Samrang)

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National Police Rejects Corruption Allegations Involving Commissioner General Sar Thet

2 Jan 2025 3:27 PM|

The General Commissariat of National Police this week dismissed allegations made by tycoon Heng Sithy who accused National Police Commissioner General Sar Thet of allegedly accepting a $5 million bribe.

A German shepherd suffering from reduced appetite is getting checked by a vet at a pet clinic in Phnom Penh. (Ung Sokim)

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In a Growing Trend, Cambodians Embrace Pets as Family Members

31 Dec 2024 10:51 PM|

Cambodia holds job fair regularly to publicize opportunities for people looking for employment. Trade fair is also a frequent event to promote local and imported…

Members of Older People Association attend monthly gathering in Siem Reap. (Photo: HelpAge Cambodia)

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Calls for Greater Care for Cambodian Elderly Amid Demographic Shift

31 Dec 2024 11:22 AM|

Mork Nep and her husband are living all by themselves in a small house in L’vea village, Siem Reap province. Making and selling the sweet sticky rice cake are what keep her active daily before the 20th day on the calendar arrives.

A photo in an exhibition revealed the condition of workers living in rental rooms, who request clean water connections to state supply amid inadequate wages, on December 24 2024. (Sovann Sreypich/CamboJA)

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Garment Workers Lament About Living Conditions and Accessing Basic Social Services

26 Dec 2024 3:00 PM|

The Workers Information Center held a community forum to raise concerns about the living conditions of workers and basic social service, such as safety and security where they live, water and electricity tariffs in rented rooms, and access to social security services.

Motorists ride past Cambodia's Anti-Corruption Unit in Phnom Penh, December 17, 2021. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Ex-Neak Oknha Heng Sithy Alleges Top Govt Officials of Corruption; One of Them Denies Vehemently

25 Dec 2024 2:29 PM|

Prominent businessman Heng Sithy’s allegations of corruption and cybercrime against high-ranking Cambodian officials elicited vehement denials, with government leaders refuting the claims, drawing widespread public and political attention.

After school, students use city bus as their transportations to go back home at Russey Keo High School bus stop on September 9, 2024.(Tram Kuchsovanthida)

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Uphill Battle for City Bus Drivers as They Mark 10th Anniversary of Service

20 Dec 2024 3:56 PM|

Ean Vutha has been working as a city bus driver for seven years now, and he loves his job. It’s a job that demands of him a lot of patience whenever he is behind the wheel navigating his bus through congested streets of Phnom Penh.

Motorists drive past billboards advertising alcohol products in an intersection in Chamkarmon district, Phnom Penh, December 17, 2024. (CamboJA/ Pring Samrang)

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PM Discusses Code of Conduct of Alcohol Advertising with Beer and Advertising Companies

19 Dec 2024 3:29 PM|

Prime Minister Hun Manet met with representatives of beer and billboard advertising companies to discuss the code of conduct for appropriate advertising of alcohol on billboards to ensure social order and public welfare, and to reduce the impact on the economy, culture and tradition, while promoting fair competition.

Residents hold banners demanding tycoon Leng Channa of Brilliant City refund them on February 12, 2024, as they fall into debt with banks. (Supplied)

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Another Senior Ministry Official Questioned Over $200 Million Land Investment Fraud

19 Dec 2024 7:07 AM|

A senior official with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport was questioned as a witness in the $200 million Brilliant City World land investment…