National News

Chinese Firms Looking to Expand Businesses in Aviation Sector to Cambodia

AKP Phnom Penh, January 09, 2024 -- Chinese firms - Heli-Eastern and Amber Aviation Limited - have expressed their interests in expanding their businesses and strengthening cooperation in ASEAN, including Cambodia. The information was revealed during a recent visit by Mr. Lao Nguon Eng, Commer...

Conservation NGO and Private Sector Join Forces to Conserve the Last Remaining Sarus Crane and Improve Local Livelihood

AKP Phnom Penh, January 09, 2025 -- Sarus Crane (Antigone Antigone sharpii) is present in Indochina and is listed as a vulnerable species in the IUCN Red List. Refer to the 2023 Sarus crane census result, only 180 birds have been recorded. In the last ten years, the number of Sarus Crane...

Japanese Film Festival 2025 to be Celebrated in Siem Reap Province This Month

AKP Phnom Penh, January 09, 2025 -- The “Japanese Film Festival 2025” will be held on Jan. 24-26 in Siem Reap province (Legend Cinema). The event aims to strengthen cultural ties between the two countries by showcasing the richness and diversity of Japanese cinema. During the festival...

Almost 3,000 Cases of Road Accidents Happened in 2024

AKP Phnom Penh, January 09, 2025 -- Cambodia has recorded 2,844 cases of road accidents during the twelve months of 2024, according to H.E. Phorn Rim, spokesperson of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The accidents claimed 1,509 lives, representing a 14 percent decrease compared to t...

Cambodian Senate President Extends Profound Sorrow Following Destructive Earthquake in Southwest China

AKP Phnom Penh, January 08, 2025 — Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia, on Jan. 8 sent a condolence message to H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China over the deadly earthquake in Xizang Autonomous Region. “I am deep...

Evercore’s Asia Business Interested in Promoting Cooperation with Cambodia in Three Key Areas

AKP Phnom Penh, January 08, 2025 -- Evercore’s Asia business has expressed its interest to boost cooperation with Cambodia in the areas of renewable energy, healthcare and tourism sectors. The interest was revealed by visiting Mr. Keith Magnus, Chairman of Evercore’s Asia business, while paying a...

Herd of Rare Asian Elephants Spotted in Cardamom Mountains

AKP Phnom Penh, January 08, 2025 -- A herd of Asian elephants, including calves and their mothers, was recorded on the camera trap installed in the Central Cardamom Mountains Landscape. A news release issued by the Ministry of Environment on Jan. 8 added that the three calves of the herd appeared...

Cambodia Finalising Report on Persons with Disabilities

AKP Phnom Penh, January 08, 2025 -- Cambodia is finalising the country's report on the implementation of the convention on the rights of persons with disabilities. Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans, and Youth Rehabilitation H.E. Chea Somethy chaired a meeting to finalise the report on Jan. 6 t...

Cambodia's Sport Reborn and Gets Healthy after Victory over Khmer Rouge

AKP Phnom Penh, January 08, 2025 -- Cambodia's sports sector has progressed remarkably within the country and at the international arenas since the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime on Jan. 7, 1979. The assessment was highlighted by Ms. Prak Samphors, a long-standing TV sports presenter, adding t...

Cambodia's Sport Reborn and Gets Healthy after Victory over Khmer Rouge

AKP Phnom Penh, January 08, 2025 -- Cambodia's sports sector has progressed remarkably within the country and at the international arenas since the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime on Jan. 7, 1979. The assessment was highlighted by Ms. Prak Samphors, a long-standing TV sports presenter, adding that...

‹
1
2
...
568
569
570
571
572
573
574
575
576
577
›