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Cambodia Busts Online Scam Operation in Sihanoukville, 64 Chinese Nationals Arrested

AKP Phnom Penh, May 25, 2026 -- Local authorities in Cambodia's coastal province of Preah Sihanouk have raided an online scam operation operating out of a local casino, arresting 64 Chinese nationals and seizing hundreds of electronic devices, provincial authorities reported Monday. The crackd...

Cambodia Launches Journalism Training to Boost Digital Skills, Media Ethics

AKP Phnom Penh, May 25, 2026 -- Cambodia’s Ministry of Information on Monday launched a five-day intensive journalism training programme aimed at upgrading the digital skills and professional ethics of local reporters and media officials. The programme, titled “Journalism Technical Skills,” is...

Mandatory Military Service Law Enacted

AKP Phnom Penh, May 25, 2026 -- The Law on Military Service, introducing compulsory conscription requiring young male citizens to complete two years of military service, has officially been enacted through a Royal Decree signed on May 23 by Acting Head of State Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo...

Samdech Techo Hun Sen Highlights Hungary’s Contribution to Cambodia’s Human Resource Development

AKP Phnom Penh, May 25, 2026 -- Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Acting Head of State of Cambodia, has highlighted Hungary’s significant contribution to the Kingdom’s human resource development, noting that many Cambodian leaders studied in Hungary and are now serving the country in va...

Cambodia's Mondulkiri Province Embraces Eco-Friendly Farming to Boost Livelihoods and Combat Climate Change

AKP Phnom Penh, May 25, 2026 -- Smallholder farmers in Koh Nhek district, Mondulkiri province, are increasingly turning to sustainable, organic agriculture to lift family incomes and mitigate the impacts of climate change, Royal Government and conservation officials said over the weekend. The...

Cambodia, Malaysia Strengthen Tourism Cooperation

AKP Phnom Penh, May 25, 2026 -- H.E. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, presided over the “Malaysia Travel and Shopping Fair 2026” organised by Tourism Malaysia with support from the Embassy of Malaysia in Phnom Penh on May 24. Held at AEON Mall 1 in Phnom Penh, the event was attended by H.E. Shah...

Foreign Exchange Rates in Cambodia

AKP Phnom Penh, May 25, 2026--The following are the foreign exchange rates against the Riel (Cambodian Currency) released by the National Bank, May 25, 2026--

130-Year Journey of Veun Sai’s Chinese-Cambodian Community in Rattanakiri Province

AKP Phnom Penh, May 25, 2026 -- The enduring bond between China and Cambodia is uniquely alive in a historic village tucked away in Cambodia’s northeastern province of Rattanakiri. A high-level visit led by Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Wang Wenbin last week to the Chinese village in Veu...

HM King Norodom Sihamoni Thanks Thai Monarch for Birthday Wishes and Recovery Support

AKP Phnom Penh, May 24, 2026 -- His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, has expressed sincere appreciation to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of Thailand for the warm felicitations and wishes extended on the occasion of his...

Police Crack Down on Online Scam Operations, Detain Over 3,300 Suspects in Three Weeks

AKP Phnom Penh, May 24, 2026 -- Cambodia’s National Police have intensified operations against online scam networks, detaining more than 3,300 suspects during a nationwide crackdown conducted over the first three weeks of May 2026. According to a press release issued by the General Commissaria...

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