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Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2h

Following a report in the South China Morning Post, authorities confirmed the death of a 22-year-old South Korean student, who has been identified as Park Min-ho, whose body was found near Bokor Mountain in Kampot province. Three men have been charged with his murder while one remains at large

Trio Charged With South Korean Student’s Murder Linked to Online Scam Activities, One At Large

Following a report in the South China Morning Post, authorities confirmed the death of a 22-year-old South Korean student, who has been identified as Park Min-ho, whose body was found near Bokor Mountain in Kampot province. Three men have been charged with his murder while one remains at large

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 3h

The raid by Chamkarmon Mon District Unified Administrative Command in Morgan Building, a 48-floor skyscraper in Koh Pich in the capital, saw 80 foreigners being nabbed on Saturday for alleged online fraud activities

Police Arrest 80 Foreigners for Alleged Online Fraud Activities in Phnom Penh Skyscraper

The raid by Chamkarmon Mon District Unified Administrative Command in Morgan Building, a 48-floor skyscraper in Koh Pich in the capital, saw 80 foreigners being nabbed on Saturday for alleged online fraud activities

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 8h

The Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter will make her Cambodia debut with ‘Song for Abbey’, a heartfelt tribute concert celebrating the legacy of jazz icon Abbey Lincoln through reinterpretations, compositions and stories that honour her music and activism

Award-Winning Singer Marion Rampal Brings ‘Song for Abbey’ to Phnom Penh

The Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter will make her Cambodia debut with ‘Song for Abbey’, a heartfelt tribute concert celebrating the legacy of jazz icon Abbey Lincoln through reinterpretations, compositions and stories that honour her music and activism

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 22h

The Thai army blast haunting sounds throughout the night in their latest move to antagonise villagers living in Prey Chan and Chouk Chey in Banteay Meanchey province

Eerie Music, Women Screaming, and Dogs Howling - Thai Army Play Haunting Sounds to Scare Banteay Meanchey Villagers

The Thai army blast haunting sounds throughout the night in their latest move to antagonise villagers living in Prey Chan and Chouk Chey in Banteay Meanchey province

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 1d

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a global recession.

Trump Threatens Tech Export Limits, New 100% Tariff On Chinese Imports Starting Nov. 1 Or Sooner

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a global recession.

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 1d

NeoRoots – VOL.1: បន្តវេន, a collaboration between KlapYaHandz and Cambodian Living Arts, has launched as an innovative platform blending traditional Khmer instruments with contemporary hip hop to showcase Cambodia’s musical talent on the international stage

NeoRoots Launches to Fuse Khmer Tradition with Contemporary Hip Hop

NeoRoots – VOL.1: បន្តវេន, a collaboration between KlapYaHandz and Cambodian Living Arts, has launched as an innovative platform blending traditional Khmer instruments with contemporary hip hop to showcase Cambodia’s musical talent on the international stage

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 1d

The Cambodian government alleges that Thai forces violated sovereignty by conducting mine-clearing operations and road renovations on Cambodian territory, which also constitutes serious breaches of the Ceasefire Agreement, the MOU 2000, and fundamental Human Rights Principles protecting civilians...

Cambodia Condemns Thailand’s ‘Inhumane’ Actions, Demands Immediate Ceasefire and Withdrawal

The Cambodian government alleges that Thai forces violated sovereignty by conducting mine-clearing operations and road renovations on Cambodian territory, which also constitutes serious breaches of the Ceasefire Agreement, the MOU 2000, and fundamental Human Rights Principles protecting civilians...

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 1d

Co-founder Tassilo Brinzer highlights that the “biggest international party in Cambodia” is a celebration of German-Cambodian friendship and a much-needed morale boost. Attendees, including ambassadors and government representatives, are promised an all-inclusive five-hour feast fueled by the Osa...

“The Biggest International Party”: German-Cambodian Friendship Takes Center Stage as Oktoberfest Returns

Co-founder Tassilo Brinzer highlights that the “biggest international party in Cambodia” is a celebration of German-Cambodian friendship and a much-needed morale boost. Attendees, including ambassadors and government representatives, are promised an all-inclusive five-hour feast fueled by the Osa...

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 1d

Clean Energy Week 2025 brought together hundreds of stakeholders to celebrate Cambodia’s progress in renewable energy, highlight its growing economic potential in the clean energy sector, and recognise innovators driving the nation’s transition toward a sustainable and competitive future

Clean Energy Flagged as Key Driver of Economic Growth at CEW 2025

Clean Energy Week 2025 brought together hundreds of stakeholders to celebrate Cambodia’s progress in renewable energy, highlight its growing economic potential in the clean energy sector, and recognise innovators driving the nation’s transition toward a sustainable and competitive future

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 1d

Opposition activist María Corina Machado of Venezuela won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.

Opposition Activist María Corina Machado of Venezuela Wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Opposition activist María Corina Machado of Venezuela won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 1d

The real estate industry in Cambodia is entering a new digital era with the launch of AgentHub Cambodia, an AI-powered platform that helps agents match buyers and sellers faster, manage listings more efficiently, and collaborate seamlessly across the market.

Cambodian Real Estate Agents Can Now Close More Deals with the New AI-Powered AgentHub Platform

The real estate industry in Cambodia is entering a new digital era with the launch of AgentHub Cambodia, an AI-powered platform that helps agents match buyers and sellers faster, manage listings more efficiently, and collaborate seamlessly across the market.

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 1d

The simultaneous docking of naval ships from China and Australia at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port underscores Cambodia’s delicate balancing act between major powers, reflecting the country’s efforts to diversify partnerships

Cambodia Shows “Open Diplomacy” as China and Australia Warships Simultaneously Dock

The simultaneous docking of naval ships from China and Australia at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port underscores Cambodia’s delicate balancing act between major powers, reflecting the country’s efforts to diversify partnerships

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 1d

President Donald Trump was passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday despite jockeying from his fellow Republicans, various world leaders and — most vocally — himself.

Trump's Quest for Nobel Peace Prize Falls Short Despite High-Profile Nominations

President Donald Trump was passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday despite jockeying from his fellow Republicans, various world leaders and — most vocally — himself.

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2d

Cambodia is rolling out the DVR, a monthly HIV prevention ring, specifically to protect the estimated 52,388 female entertainment workers who face high vulnerability. UNAIDS confirmed that DVR is a woman-controlled option that can be used by diverse groups based on individual risk profiles

Can Women Use the New HIV Prevention (DVR) and IUD Together?

Cambodia is rolling out the DVR, a monthly HIV prevention ring, specifically to protect the estimated 52,388 female entertainment workers who face high vulnerability. UNAIDS confirmed that DVR is a woman-controlled option that can be used by diverse groups based on individual risk profiles

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2d

Cambodia is calling for stronger public–private collaboration to scale up regenerative agriculture, as experts warn that soil degradation and climate change are putting the country’s food security at risk.

Cambodia Pushes for Regenerative Farming Amid Rising Climate Threats

Cambodia is calling for stronger public–private collaboration to scale up regenerative agriculture, as experts warn that soil degradation and climate change are putting the country’s food security at risk.

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2d

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake Friday morning off the southern Philippines killed at least two people, damaged a hospital and schools, knocked out power and prompted evacuations of coastal areas nearby due to a possible tsunami.

Powerful Earthquake Off Southern Philippines Kills 2 People, Causes Damages and Tsunami Evacuations

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake Friday morning off the southern Philippines killed at least two people, damaged a hospital and schools, knocked out power and prompted evacuations of coastal areas nearby due to a possible tsunami.

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2d

Marking World Mental Health Day, WHO is urging joint action across the Western Pacific region to close widening mental health gaps, as anxiety, depression and burnout rise amid social change, isolation and underfunded care systems

WHO Calls For Action to Close Widening Mental Health Gaps

Marking World Mental Health Day, WHO is urging joint action across the Western Pacific region to close widening mental health gaps, as anxiety, depression and burnout rise amid social change, isolation and underfunded care systems

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2d

Following the closure of land crossings, Cambodia’s agricultural exports by water to Thailand dropped to 1,728 tonnes, equivalent to $5.8 million between June 24 and September 30, 2025. September exports, especially, fell 6.6% from August

Cambodia’s Waterway Exports to Thailand Drop 6.6% in September

Following the closure of land crossings, Cambodia’s agricultural exports by water to Thailand dropped to 1,728 tonnes, equivalent to $5.8 million between June 24 and September 30, 2025. September exports, especially, fell 6.6% from August

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2d

ACLEDA Bank is honored to receive the Gold Level Certification for Client Protection from MFR Global Rating Agency — the highest recognition of our commitment to ethical and responsible banking.

ACLEDA Bank Earns Prestigious Gold Certification for Client Protection Excellence!

ACLEDA Bank is honored to receive the Gold Level Certification for Client Protection from MFR Global Rating Agency — the highest recognition of our commitment to ethical and responsible banking.

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 2d

Six senior border police officers in Banteay Meanchey province have been arrested for allegedly facilitating illegal cross-border smuggling at the O’Lhong border post, highlighting ongoing challenges of human trafficking, corruption, and drug-related crimes along the Cambodian-Thai frontier.

Six Border Police Officers Arrested for Involvement in Illegal Cross-Border Smuggling

Six senior border police officers in Banteay Meanchey province have been arrested for allegedly facilitating illegal cross-border smuggling at the O’Lhong border post, highlighting ongoing challenges of human trafficking, corruption, and drug-related crimes along the Cambodian-Thai frontier.

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 3d

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to pause fighting in Gaza to free the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, accepting elements of a plan put forward by the Trump administration that Palestinians greeted warily Thursday as a possible breakthrough toward ending t...

Israel and Hamas To Free Hostages and Prisoners After Agreeing to First Phase of Trump’s Peace Plan

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to pause fighting in Gaza to free the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, accepting elements of a plan put forward by the Trump administration that Palestinians greeted warily Thursday as a possible breakthrough toward ending t...

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 3d

Cambodia has made a major stride in HIV prevention by launching the dapivirine vaginal ring. The long-acting, female-initiated method is now being rolled out for female entertainment workers, making Cambodia the first country in Asia-Pacific to implement the new prevention tool

Cambodia Makes History as Asia-Pacific's First to Implement Dapivirine Vaginal Ring

Cambodia has made a major stride in HIV prevention by launching the dapivirine vaginal ring. The long-acting, female-initiated method is now being rolled out for female entertainment workers, making Cambodia the first country in Asia-Pacific to implement the new prevention tool

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 3d

WASHINGTON (AP) — The global economy is holding up better than expected despite major shocks such as President Donald Trump's tariffs, but the head of the International Monetary Fund says that resilience may not last.

IMF Chief Warns of Economic Uncertainty and Offers This Advice: ‘Buckle Up’

WASHINGTON (AP) — The global economy is holding up better than expected despite major shocks such as President Donald Trump's tariffs, but the head of the International Monetary Fund says that resilience may not last.

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 3d

TEDxPhnom Penh 2025, themed ‘Resilience and Reinvention’, will unite 14 speakers and more than 20 performers at Canadian International School on October 12 to share transformative ideas and stories of creativity, innovation and leadership that reflect Cambodia’s spirit of change and progress

TEDxPhnom Penh 2025 to Spotlight Cambodia’s Spirit of Resilience and Reinvention

TEDxPhnom Penh 2025, themed ‘Resilience and Reinvention’, will unite 14 speakers and more than 20 performers at Canadian International School on October 12 to share transformative ideas and stories of creativity, innovation and leadership that reflect Cambodia’s spirit of change and progress

Kiripost @kiripost.bsky.social · 3d

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most members of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate setting committee supported further reductions to its key interest rate this year, according to minutes from last month's meeting released Wednesday.

Fed Minutes: Most Officials Supported Further Rate Cuts as Worries About Jobs Rose

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most members of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate setting committee supported further reductions to its key interest rate this year, according to minutes from last month's meeting released Wednesday.