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Cambodians remember Khmer Rouge victims 50 years on

Cambodia held a powerful memorial on Tuesday to mark 50 years since the Khmer Rouge began a brutal regime that left around 1.7 million people dead.

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Cambodia marks 50th anniversary of Khmer Rouge genocide

Hundreds of Cambodians marked the Day of Remembrance by attending a ceremony honouring victims of the Khmer Rouge at one of the "killing fields".

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Three killed in lightning strike a Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple site

Authorities have released no information about the strike, but an official on Monday confirmed that the three people killed were all Cambodian nationals.

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Cambodian court convicts opposition MP of incitement

The US Embassy, which has been critical of Cambodia's human rights record, had an observer at the hearing but did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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World News

UN warns Asian online scam operations are spreading across the world

New online markets, money laundering networks, stolen data products, malware, artificial intelligence and deepfake technologies are laying the ground for the rise of crime as a service, the UN report says.

Economy

Xi makes a case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia

China is seeking to position itself as a pillar of stability as US President Donald Trump continues to spook investors with tariff plans.

Cambodia

Euroviews. Cambodia’s descent into autocracy demands a bold EU response

The world is watching, and history will judge our response. Let us ensure that the EU’s actions reaffirm our collective commitment to a future where democracy and human rights are not only preserved but are allowed to flourish, Mu Sochua writes.

Culture news

Missing torso of Buddha statue finally found in Cambodia

According to archaeologists, the head of the same statue was dug up in 1927 and is now in Cambodia's National museum in the capital Phnom Penh. The two parts may be reattached for display.

Cambodia

Cambodia cracks down on surrogacy as international demand remains high

Once a hub for affordable surrogacy following restrictions in neighbouring countries, Cambodia is trying to curb the practice because of human trafficking concerns.

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Siamese crocodile returns to Cambodia’s wild

The Siamese crocodile, once thought to be extinct in Cambodia, is making a comeback as a result of a successful reintroduction program that has bred and released captive baby crocodiles into the wild.

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Cambodia breaks ground on China-funded canal

The €1.5 billion, 180-kilometer Funan Techo canal is planned to connect the country’s capital with Kep province on Cambodia’s south coast, giving it access to the Gulf of Thailand.

Travel News

Angkor Wat: Cambodia criticised for evictions at popular tourist site

The Cambodian government have been seeking to boost tourism at the heritage site since the pandemic lull.

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Euroviews. The EU has to be aware of the ultimate threat to Cambodia's democracy

If the West were to recognise recent election results enabling a dynastic one-party state, it would mean encouraging dictators worldwide and failing the Cambodian people and the international legal order, Sam Rainsy writes.

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Cambodian demining experts train Ukrainians how to clear Russian mines

Both countries are ranked among the top places in the world plagued by "massive" mine contamination.

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Search resumes for bodies in Cambodia casino fire

The search for bodies has resumed at a fire-ravaged hotel-casino in the Cambodian border town of Poipet.

Destinations

Beat the crowds: 7 lesser-known destinations to visit in 2023

Looking for somewhere a little different for your 2023 holiday? Here are our picks.

Nature

Fisherman catches record-breaking 300kg giant stingray in Cambodia

Local residents nicknamed the stingray "Boramy,” or “full moon,” because of its round shape.

Nature

'Giant' stingray accidentally discovered by fishermen in Cambodia

While the discovery was welcomed, marine biologists warned that the biodiversity of the area was under threat.

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Giant endangered stingray released into Mekong River in Cambodia

An endangered giant freshwater stingray inadvertently hooked by Cambodian fishermen is released unharmed to the Mekong River.

Destinations

Which countries in South-East Asia are open to tourists?

Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam have recently eased their COVID travel restrictions - just in time for the summer holidays.