Rathana Phin

Cambodia Journalist | Researcher | Translator | Media Fixer
Bylines: NYT, Nikkei Asia, Al Jazeera & more
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[Rathana Phin @reggie8z]

BREAKING: Acting Head of State Hun Sen today pardoned opposition leader Kem Sokha by royal decree. Kem Sokha was previously sentenced to 27 years in prison.

Source: Fresh News.

[Noan Sereiboth​  @noansereiboth]

Former Kratie deputy governor Kong Kimni was appointed as the new governor of Mondulkiri province after former governor Thong Savong was removed before completing his term. Thong Savong is the son of a late senior member of the ruling party. The provincial police chief and military police chief were also removed from their posts.

[Noan Sereiboth​  @noansereiboth]

An executive of Prince Holding Group, a Cambodian conglomerate accused of being one of Asia's largest transnational criminal organizations, is believed to have repeatedly entered and exited Japan after being sanctioned by the United States and Britain, sources close to the matter said Monday. https://t.co/DECSzWxnnK

[Noan Sereiboth​  @noansereiboth]

Yesterday, 994 foreigners arrested in online scam crackdowns and those who had completed their prison terms in Sihanoukville, Banteay Meanchey Province and Pursat Province were transferred to temporary detention at a former scam compound in Takeo Province while awaiting deportation.

[CyberScamMonitor @CyberScamWatch]

CAMBODIA: Gambling commission suspends casino licence of Eagle King Casino for hosting online scam operations. The licence is held by TS Chamnong Investment Co., Ltd. The company is chaired by the sister-in-law of the former defence minister, his niece is a director. 1/2

[The Vietnamese Magazine @thevnmesemag]

Do you remember these two prominent Vietnamese politicians of recent decades? One has passed away, while the other has returned — not with an official title, but certainly with influence.
The full article: https://t.co/4abyilHFyl

[Rathana Phin @reggie8z]

@CAmirHart @kaxishk @grok, what he did he do during this period?

[Rathana Phin @reggie8z]

Starting January 15, 2026, Air Cambodia, the Cambodian national flag carrier, officially launched its new Corporate Identity System (CIS), featuring the giant ibis in its new logo.
https://t.co/8crlmzdlj4

[Rathana Phin @reggie8z]

Cambodia earned US$27 million from pepper exports between January and August 2025, a 3.1% decline from US$30.5 million recorded in the same period last year, according to the iTrade Bulletin published by the Ministry of Commerce.
https://t.co/ujhSklYxZT

[Huang Yan @pelops_huang]

After years of being untouchable in Cambodia, Cambodia’s most powerful scam boss, Chen Zhi of the Prince Group, has finally been arrested. Read our investigative report on his rise, empire, and eventual capture. 📰👇

https://t.co/DMHskR4snE

[Rathana Phin @reggie8z]

Kampong Kdei Bridge, a Bayon-style corbelled stone-arch bridge from the Angkorian period, is located in Chi Kreng District, Siem Reap Province, approximately 60 kilometres east of Siem Reap city. (Jan 6.2026)
© PhotoX

[Kiripost @Kiripost]

BREAKING - The US will provide $45 million to support #Cambodia and #Thailand’s ceasefire, displaced communities, demining efforts and crackdown on scam centres, a senior State Department official said.

[Rathana Phin @reggie8z]

Throughout 2025, Cambodia’s exports reached USD 31.28 billion, up 16.95 percent from the previous year, while imports totalled USD 33.96 billion, representing an increase of 18.32 percent.
https://t.co/3WbCJCeMp8

[Rathana Phin @reggie8z]

So every time something happens that makes you frustrated, down, agitated, or anxious, hold onto Rule #1: You control your actions, not the outcomes.

https://t.co/OUAvBCsZtR

[Rathana Phin @reggie8z]

Royal Group’s 900MW LNG Power Plant to Begin Operations by End-2026
https://t.co/r8KhXUD3Ic

[Rathana Phin @reggie8z]

Cambodia’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG)–fired power plant, a US$1.35 billion project developed by Royal Group of Companies, is scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2026. The plant will have a total installed capacity of 900 megawatts (MW).

[Rathana Phin @reggie8z]

National Bank of Cambodia Suspends Prince Bank’s Operations

https://t.co/WOrlhVlkNt

[Chan Thul Prak @prakchanthul]

Govt Confirms Chen Zhi’s Arrest, Repatriation, Cambodian Nationality Stripped https://t.co/iSPLlDZVPe #Kiripost #Cambodia #Dailynews #latestnews

[Rathana Phin @reggie8z]

ការិយាល័យស្ថិតិជាតិវៀតណាមបានបង្ហាញអតិរេកពាណិជ្ជកម្មចំនួន ២០,០៣ ពាន់លានដុល្លារអាមេរិកកាលពីឆ្នាំមុន លើចំណូលពាណិជ្ជកម្មចំនួន ៩៣០,០៥ ពាន់លានដុល្លារ

[Rathana Phin @reggie8z]

Cambodia Government Defers Capital Gains Tax Until 2027

https://t.co/ssMbcOXEyH