National News

Cambodia’s Minister Raises Border Concerns with New UNESCO Representative

AKP Phnom Penh, January 28, 2026 -- Cambodia’s Minister of Post and Telecommunications, H.E. Chea Vandeth, met with the newly appointed UNESCO Representative to Cambodia, Mr. Flavio Bonetti, on Wednesday to discuss digital development and escalating regional tensions. During the introductory meet...

Government Denies Sale of Islands in Preah Sihanouk and Kampot to Private Companies

AKP Phnom Penh, January 28, 2026 -- The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has dismissed false information circulating on social media claiming that the Royal Government of Cambodia has sold Koh Muoy in Preah Sihanouk province and Koh Ky in Kampot province to private companies. In a pr...

Health Minister Urges Strong Leadership to Expand Vision Care Services

AKP Phnom Penh, January 28, 2026 -- Minister of Health, H.E. Professor Chheang Ra, emphasised the critical role of leadership in public health during the launch of a new national eye health initiative on Wednesday, noting that effective management is essential for achieving universal health cover...

Cambodia Urges U.S.-Based Maple Leaf Farms to Fast-Track "White Pekin" Duck Investment

AKP Phnom Penh, January 28, 2026 -- The head of Cambodia’s state-owned Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (ARDB) has called on American poultry giant Maple Leaf Farms to accelerate its planned investment in a comprehensive "White Pekin" duck production chain to serve both domestic and region...

Cambodia, Malaysia Promote Cambodian Workers’ Rights in Malaysia

AKP Phnom Penh, January, 28, 2026 -- Cambodia and Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen cooperation in promoting and protecting the rights and benefits of Cambodian workers living and working in Malaysia. The commitment was highlighted during the 2nd Joint Working Gro...

About 83 Percent of Displaced People Return Home

AKP Phnom Penh, January 28, 2026 -- About 83 percent of displaced Cambodian people – approximately 530,000 out of more than 640,000 – from six provinces along the Cambodia-Thailand border have returned to their homes following the ceasefire that took effect on Dec. 27, 2025. According to a new...

The Board of Peace Officially Welcomes Cambodia as a Founding Member

AKP Phnom Penh, January 28, 2026 -- Cambodia has officially become a founding member of the U.S.-initiated Board of Peace, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to global peace and international cooperation. “The Board of Peace welcomes Cambodia as a founding member of our growing int...

Special Credit Guarantee Scheme Launched to Support Priority Sectors

AKP Phnom Penh, January 28, 2026 -- The Special Credit Guarantee Scheme has been officially launched as a new financing instrument designed to support key government policies and priority sectors, including rice, cashew nuts, manufacturing, social housing development and affordable housing....

Cambodia Cites 'Sacred' Goal of Peace as Border Truce Hits One-Month Mark

AKP Phnom Penh, January 28, 2026 -- One month after a ceasefire took effect along the Cambodian-Thai border, the Royal Government of Cambodia on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to a peaceful resolution while maintaining its firm stance on territorial integrity. Royal Government Spokesperso...

Cambodia’s Fishery Sector Shows Positive Results in 2025

AKP Phnom Penh, January 28, 2026 -- The Fisheries Administration under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) reported positive outcomes in the management, conservation, and development of fishery resources in 2025. Speaking at an annual meeting held on Jan. 27, H.E. Poum...

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