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Manet rejects claims of restrictions, says government supports "genuine" civil society groups
8+ hour, 37+ min ago (575+ words) 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…...
Environment ministry takes credit for preventing spread of over 12 million cubic litres of wastewater
17+ hour, 34+ min ago (285+ words) The Ministry of Environment has reported that it prevented more than 12. 89 million cubic metres of wastewater from factories being discharged into natural waterways during the first half of 2026, helping to protect public water resources, the environment and public health. Between…...
China's "F1 on Water' revives folk traditions through storytelling
14+ hour, 11+ min ago (630+ words) SHENZHEN" 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…...
South Korea's early World Cup exit sparks anger and calls for football governance reforms
14+ hour, 14+ min ago (968+ words) SEOUL" 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). The deep…...
Hun Sen says 'football geopolitics' shifting as smaller nations challenge global powers
13+ hour, 38+ min ago (521+ words) Acting head of state and Senate president Hun Sen has suggested that the current 2026 FIFA World Cup reflects a changing global sporting order, noting the growing success of smaller and developing nations demonstrates what he described as a new era…...
Our sea is gone: South Korean traditional female divers seek answers, compensation
15+ hour, 47+ min ago (1079+ words) SEOUL" Under the scorching Tuesday morning sun, dozens of women sat shoulder to shoulder on mats outside a high-rise in Seoul's Songpa-gu. Some were in their 60s and 70s. Others were well into their 80s. All wore white towels on their heads and…...
DC-Cam recount the tragic history of the Me Teuk Bridge and its destruction by Thai bombs
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (652+ words) Pursat province's Me Teuk Bridge, also known as Victory Bridge, was destroyed on December 13, 2025, when it was struck by seven 230-kilogramme bombs dropped by Thai fighter jets, during the second round of last year's border clashes. Heng Ratana, director-general of…...
Ministry: Trees the most effective shield against impact of El Ni'o
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (464+ words) With the El Ni'o climate phenomenon forecast to return in the near future, the Ministry of Environment has called for stronger forest protection and expanded tree planting initiatives. In a July 1 statement, the ministry explained that El Ni'o is a…...
End of the ring pull era: Drink prize promotions gone by end of September
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (264+ words) Often celebrated by just-one-more beer drinkers, but widely despised by most health professionals, the Kingdom's free beer ring pulls, along with all other drink promotions, will be discontinued by the end of September. The Ministry of Economy and Finance issued…...
King shares support for adoption of conscription law, UNCLOS ratification
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (454+ words) His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni has expressed his satisfaction with the recent adoption of the Law on Compulsory Military Service and the ratification of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), describing them as a strong foundation…...