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Prei Khmeng Temple: a History in the Shadow of Star Temples When they venture beyond the usual tourism circuit of Angkor Park, visitors have the opportunity to discover temples still standing today in the shadow of history. Although humbled by the passage of time and changing societies, they are a reflection of the true scale and complexity of this region that was once the capital of an empire. One of these temples is Prei Khmeng. Locate this temple on Google Maps Follow us on: Facebook X Telegram Instagram Linkedin Youtube Threads Tiktok

Marathoners, Half-Marathoners Take Off at Angkor Empire Marathon SIEM REAP — Runners in 42km, 21km and 10km categories of the 11th Angkor Empire Marathon have started the race on Aug. 2 in front of the Angkor Wat Temple. The marathoners are the only participants to run from the Angkor entrance to Siem Reap city. The other categories only included the running courses within the Angkor Park. The 42km will pass the Angkor National Museum and Royal Residence crossing the Preah Promroth Pagoda to the Apsara Road in direction to Srah Srang, and will take a U-Turn along the way to Banteay Samre Temple. Among about 6,500 registered runners, China, Japan and the United Kingdom have the most foreign runners.

Why More Teachers Are Taking Second Jobs Whenever a photo of a Cambodian teacher selling products on Facebook, managing an online business, driving a tuk tuk, or teaching in a private school appears on social media, the public reaction is almost predictable. Follow us on: Facebook X Telegram Instagram Linkedin Youtube Threads Tiktok

Coach Development in an Emerging Football Nation's Future Keisuke Honda's declaration of interest in becoming Japan's next national team manager has reopened a question beyond one man's ambition: whether the JFA Pro License required for that post can be treated as optional for someone with sufficient fame. I do not approach this as a distant observer of a domestic Japanese debate. Follow us on: Facebook X Telegram Instagram Linkedin Youtube Threads Tiktok

Rainy-Season Beauty Unfolds at Phnom Krom SIEM REAP — Phnom Krom is showcasing some of Siem Reap's most breathtaking rainy-season scenery, with lush green rice fields, the vast expanse of Tonle Sap Lake, and nearby floating villages creating a picturesque landscape. Located about 10 kilometers southwest of Siem Reap city, the 140-meter-high hill is home to the 9th-century Prasat Phnom Krom, an ancient temple within the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hill is also a popular destination for visitors seeking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Photos by Meng Seavmey and Phoeurng Phearak

Sri Lankan Court Sentences Former Police Chief to Death over 2019 Easter Attacks A three-judge High Court panel in Sri Lanka on Friday sentenced former Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara to death after a majority of judges found him guilty of failing to prevent the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks despite receiving prior intelligence. Follow us on: Facebook X Telegram Instagram Linkedin Youtube Threads Tiktok

UN Rights Rapporteur Calls for More Open Political Space Ahead of Cambodia's Elections UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Cambodia Tom Andrews said the Cambodian government has an opportunity to foster a more open political environment as the country prepares for commune elections in 2027 and national elections the following year. Follow us on: Facebook X Telegram Instagram Linkedin Youtube Threads Tiktok

Argentina, S.Korea Announce Critical Minerals Partnership Argentina and South Korea are set to deepen their cooperation in the critical minerals industry, the Argentine foreign ministry announced Friday. Follow us on: Facebook X Telegram Instagram Linkedin Youtube Threads Tiktok

Adapt to Stay Relevant in AI Era, Media Urged Regional media experts have called for adaptation to stay relevant amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content in journalism and for ways to reach younger audiences who increasingly consume news through social media. Follow us on: Facebook X Telegram Instagram Linkedin Youtube Threads Tiktok

FIFA Scraps Private Investment Plan after Backlash IFA president Gianni Infantino said on Saturday he had scrapped a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following fierce backlash from football officials worldwide. Follow us on: Facebook X Telegram Instagram Linkedin Youtube Threads Tiktok

Hit-and-Run Death Renews Calls for Stricter Law Enforcement A hit-and-run case has again drawn widespread public attention after a driver from a wealthy family allegedly fled the scene after fatally striking a motorcyclist. Follow us on: Facebook X Telegram Instagram Linkedin Youtube Threads Tiktok

Hamas Says Issue of Heavy Weaponry Linked to Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza Hamas said Friday in a statement that incorporating the issue of heavy weaponry into the Gaza agreement is conditional on a complete halt to "aggression," Israeli withdrawal from the enclave, and progress on reconstruction. Follow us on: Facebook X Telegram Instagram Linkedin Youtube Threads Tiktok

Unexploded Thai Ordnance Plagues Border Farms in Over 340 Villages People living in 349 villages across seven provinces bordering Thailand are unable to farm this year because around 70 percent of their land is contaminated with unexploded ordnance from border skirmishes. Follow us on: Facebook X Telegram Instagram Linkedin Youtube Threads Tiktok

UNECE Says over 434,000 Hectares Burned in Europe This Year More than 434,000 hectares have already burned across Europe this year, according to the latest available data, said the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) on Thursday. Follow us on: Facebook X Telegram Instagram Linkedin Youtube Threads Tiktok

Cambodia Finds Missing Singaporean Who Says She Left Home Due to Emotional Stress Cambodian authorities have found 20-year-old Singaporean Aishah Siregar, who had been reported missing, after she traveled to Cambodia due to emotional distress and deliberately cut off contact with her family, Interior Ministry spokesperson Touch Sokhak said on July 31. Follow us on: Facebook X Telegram Instagram Linkedin Youtube Threads Tiktok

Turkiye Should Help Cambodia Upgrade Textiles, Not Sell More Clothes When Turkiye and Cambodia held their fourth Joint Economic Commission meeting in Ankara in November 2025, they renewed the ambition of taking bilateral trade towards $1 billion. Follow us on: Facebook X Telegram Instagram Linkedin Youtube Threads Tiktok

UN Rights Rapporteur Welcomes Cambodia's Cyberscam Crackdown While Raising Accountability Concerns PHNOM PENH – UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews acknowledged Cambodia's crackdown on cyberscams but voiced concerns about accountability for influential figures linked to the industry and the treatment of scam victims. Speaking at a press conference on July 31, Andrews said he raised two key concerns during meetings with Cambodian government officials, including the need to hold high-ranking officials accountable for their alleged links to cyberscam operations. "First, I asked why, despite the ongoing crackdown, the government has yet to take action against senior Cambodian officials and other powerful individuals credibly linked to cyberscam operations," Andrews said. "Second, I expressed concerns about the desperate situation of those released from scam compounds."

Compulsory Science Studies Possible if Enrollment Keeps Falling, Minister Says The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport is considering making science studies compulsory if enrollment in the science track continues to decline while social science dominates. Follow us on: Facebook X Telegram Instagram Linkedin Youtube Threads Tiktok