South Korea’s early World Cup exit sparks anger and calls for football governance reforms
The shock from South Korea’s early exit from the World Cup is reverberating far and wide, with President Lee Jae Myung calling for a national inquest into the national team’s leadership and the Korea Football Association (KFA).
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The shock from South Korea’s early exit from the World Cup is reverberating far and wide, with President Lee Jae Myung calling for a national inquest into the national team’s leadership and the Korea Football Association (KFA).
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China’s ‘F1 on Water’ revives folk traditions through storytelling
As the two-month-long Foshan Diejiao dragon boat drift races draw to a close, experts have pointed out that the secret behind the viral popularity of this rural folk event – dubbed China’s “F1 on Water” – lies in its unrivaled visual spectacle and the heartfelt emotional resonance it evokes.
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As the two-month-long Foshan Diejiao dragon boat drift races draw to a close, experts have pointed out that the secret behind the viral popularity of this rural folk event – dubbed China’s “F1 on Water” – lies in its unrivaled visual spectacle and the heartfelt emotional resonance it evokes.
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Energy minister outlines best-case UNCLOS outcomes
With the clock ticking on the selection of the fifth conciliator for the UN Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS), Cambodia is placing high hopes that a peaceful solution will be made over the Overlapping Claims Area (OCA) with Thailand. Some estimates suggest that the area may contain up to $300 billion in natural resources.
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With the clock ticking on the selection of the fifth conciliator for the UN Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS), Cambodia is placing high hopes that a peaceful solution will be made over the Overlapping Claims Area (OCA) with Thailand. Some estimates suggest that the area may contain up to $300 billion in natural resources.
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Interior ministry establishes six new Banteay Meanchey ‘waiting villages’ for displaced civilians
Cambodia's Ministry of Interior has established six new "Waiting Villages" within a settlement for displaced residents in Slakram village and commune, in Banteay Meanchey province’s Svay Chek district. The new accommodation are part of efforts to create a more effective administrative and management structure for the thousands of people living at the site.
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Cambodia's Ministry of Interior has established six new "Waiting Villages" within a settlement for displaced residents in Slakram village and commune, in Banteay Meanchey province’s Svay Chek district. The new accommodation are part of efforts to create a more effective administrative and management structure for the thousands of people living at the site.
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Pakistan rejects India’s ‘preposterous’ statement on strikes against terrorist infrastructure along Afghan border
Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi on Wednesday rejected India’s “preposterous statement” regarding Pakistan’s recent strikes against terrorists and their hideouts along the Afghan border.
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Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi on Wednesday rejected India’s “preposterous statement” regarding Pakistan’s recent strikes against terrorists and their hideouts along the Afghan border.
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Local vehicle assembly industry takes major step as Toyota begins local assembly of Hilux Travo
Cambodia’s automotive assembly industry has taken another step forward as Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing (Cambodia), the Japanese automotive giant, officially inaugurated an assembly line for the new Toyota Hilux Travo pickup truck.
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Cambodia’s automotive assembly industry has taken another step forward as Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing (Cambodia), the Japanese automotive giant, officially inaugurated an assembly line for the new Toyota Hilux Travo pickup truck.
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ADB-backed $20m fund looks to cut energy costs, boost competitiveness for Cambodian SMEs
Cambodia has launched a $20 million financing facility to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) invest in energy-efficient technologies, with the government and development partners saying the initiative will lower business operating costs, strengthen energy security and accelerate the country's transition to a greener economy.
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Cambodia has launched a $20 million financing facility to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) invest in energy-efficient technologies, with the government and development partners saying the initiative will lower business operating costs, strengthen energy security and accelerate the country's transition to a greener economy.
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Manet rejects claims of restrictions, says government supports ‘genuine’ civil society groups
Prime Minister Hun Manet has rejected claims that the Cambodian government suppresses or restricts civil society organisations, insisting that the it remains open and fully supportive of organisations that operate transparently, honestly and effectively for the benefit of the Cambodian people and national development, particularly in the field of human resource development.
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Prime Minister Hun Manet has rejected claims that the Cambodian government suppresses or restricts civil society organisations, insisting that the it remains open and fully supportive of organisations that operate transparently, honestly and effectively for the benefit of the Cambodian people and national development, particularly in the field of human resource development.
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Manet shares Kingdom’s desire for peaceful border solution with international Red Cross
The Prime Minister has reiterated Cambodia’s commitment to resolving its border issues with Thailand through peaceful means, during a a meeting with a visiting regional delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
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The Prime Minister has reiterated Cambodia’s commitment to resolving its border issues with Thailand through peaceful means, during a a meeting with a visiting regional delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
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The Theory of “Make Friends with Monkeys”: A Lesson from UNTAC Peacekeeping in Cambodia
[Op-Ed] Certain experiences remain vivid long after history has moved on. One such experience occurred during my service with the UN Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) in the early 1990s. Although more than three decades have passed, the lesson I witnessed continues to shape the way I think about conflict resolution, peacekeeping and human relationships.
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[Op-Ed] Certain experiences remain vivid long after history has moved on. One such experience occurred during my service with the UN Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) in the early 1990s. Although more than three decades have passed, the lesson I witnessed continues to shape the way I think about conflict resolution, peacekeeping and human relationships.
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18,000 hectares of Battambang rice fields hit by water shortages during rainy season
Authorities are assessing the impact of water shortages on more than 18,000 hectares of rice fields in Battambang province, with all relevant ministries urging water conservation measures during the middle and latter stages of the rainy season to reduce the risk of future shortages.
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Authorities are assessing the impact of water shortages on more than 18,000 hectares of rice fields in Battambang province, with all relevant ministries urging water conservation measures during the middle and latter stages of the rainy season to reduce the risk of future shortages.
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Cambodian SMEs offered loans of up to $1 million for energy-saving upgrades
Cambodian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will now be able to access loans of up to $1 million at concessional interest rates to finance energy-efficient equipment and renewable energy technologies, thanks to a newly launched financing scheme that aims to lower operating costs and improve business competitiveness.
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Cambodian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will now be able to access loans of up to $1 million at concessional interest rates to finance energy-efficient equipment and renewable energy technologies, thanks to a newly launched financing scheme that aims to lower operating costs and improve business competitiveness.
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Nepal on high alert as monsoon intensifies across the country
Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next two days, with authorities activating emergency response plans and deploying rescue assets in vulnerable areas.
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Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next two days, with authorities activating emergency response plans and deploying rescue assets in vulnerable areas.
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Japan PM Takaichi, India PM Modi, agree on deepening cooperation on security, AI
PM Takaichi identified as priority areas the deepening of the strategic partnership, the promotion of cooperation on economic and energy security, and growth competition through collaboration on investment and innovation.
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PM Takaichi identified as priority areas the deepening of the strategic partnership, the promotion of cooperation on economic and energy security, and growth competition through collaboration on investment and innovation.
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Pakistan mulling purchase of cheaper oil, gas from Iran
Sourcing crude oil from Iran could generate import cost savings of $170-340 million for Pakistan, assuming it imports 10-20 per cent of its total petroleum requirement at a discount, including freight savings.
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Sourcing crude oil from Iran could generate import cost savings of $170-340 million for Pakistan, assuming it imports 10-20 per cent of its total petroleum requirement at a discount, including freight savings.
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Bangladesh border guards on alert as airstrikes in Myanmar’s Rakhine state raise fears of new Rohingya influx
Repeated strikes near the Bangladesh border and growing insecurity in Maungdaw and Buthidaung have prompted heightened vigilance.
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Repeated strikes near the Bangladesh border and growing insecurity in Maungdaw and Buthidaung have prompted heightened vigilance.
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A plane breached Beijing’s tightly controlled airspace and crashed. Why couldn’t it be stopped?
While it is too early to blame systemic failures, an analyst noted the apparent gap between stringent regulations on paper and the authorities’ ability in practice to respond quickly to a rogue aircraft.
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While it is too early to blame systemic failures, an analyst noted the apparent gap between stringent regulations on paper and the authorities’ ability in practice to respond quickly to a rogue aircraft.
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Environment ministry reports busting almost 1K natural resource crimes in first half of year
The Ministry of Environment has reported that authorities carried out 5,953 patrols nationwide during the first half of 2026, leading to the suppression of 967 natural resource-related offences.
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The Ministry of Environment has reported that authorities carried out 5,953 patrols nationwide during the first half of 2026, leading to the suppression of 967 natural resource-related offences.
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Jail overcrowding reaching record highs, warns prison director
In the first six months of 2026, the number of detainees in Cambodian prisons increased by nearly 5,000, largely due to intensified crackdowns on online scams, youth gangs, drugs and general crimes.
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In the first six months of 2026, the number of detainees in Cambodian prisons increased by nearly 5,000, largely due to intensified crackdowns on online scams, youth gangs, drugs and general crimes.
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CDC announce complimentary office space for potential investors
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has announced plans to construct a new facility within its headquarters which will provide office space, information services, document preparation facilities and meeting rooms for foreign investors who are exploring investment opportunities in the Kingdom. The facilities will be available, free of charge, for up to 30 days.
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The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has announced plans to construct a new facility within its headquarters which will provide office space, information services, document preparation facilities and meeting rooms for foreign investors who are exploring investment opportunities in the Kingdom. The facilities will be available, free of charge, for up to 30 days.
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Cambodia promoting legal ‘trust framework’ to boost foreign investment confidence
Cambodia is positioning its evolving legal trust framework as a key legal mechanism to strengthen investor confidence and facilitate foreign investment, with regulators and business leaders urging greater awareness and regulatory clarity to unlock its full potential.
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Cambodia is positioning its evolving legal trust framework as a key legal mechanism to strengthen investor confidence and facilitate foreign investment, with regulators and business leaders urging greater awareness and regulatory clarity to unlock its full potential.
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