National News

Mekong Giant Catfish: A 'Living Fossil' and Priceless Natural Treasure of Cambodia

AKP Phnom Penh, February 27, 2026 -- The Mekong giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas) is regarded as an exceptionally rare species and a priceless treasure, endemic exclusively to the Mekong River basin. It stands as a living testament to history and a precious natural heritage, continuing...

Cambodian Woman-led Enterprise Marks New Chapter in Cambodian Social Business

AKP Phnom Penh, February 26, 2026 -- iDE Cambodia today transferred ownership of Hydrologic Social Enterprise Co., Ltd. to its local management team, transitioning the iconic Tunsai water filter manufacturer into a fully independent, Cambodian-owned company. In Cambodia, iDE (International...

Japan Donates Advanced Demining Machinery to Cambodia to Accelerate Landmine Clearance

AKP Phnom Penh, February 26, 2026 -- The Japanese government on Thursday delivered advanced demining machinery to Cambodia, marking a significant step in the Kingdom of Cambodia’s ongoing efforts to clear millions of landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) left behind by decades of conflict. The...

Cambodia Reaffirms Ottawa Convention Commitments Amid Reports of Anti-Personnel Mines Along Border

AKP Phnom Penh, February 26, 2026 -- The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has called for careful, objective, and responsible handling of reports concerning the discovery of anti-personnel mines along the Cambodia-Thailand border. In a statement issued on Thursday, t...

Cambodia, European Council Stress Importance of International Law Respect

AKP Phnom Penh, February 26, 2026 -- Cambodia and the European Council (EC) have reaffirmed their support for international law, as Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet met with EC President H.E. António Costa in Belgium on the afternoon of Feb. 25 (Belgian time). In...

Angkor Wat’s Iconic Equinox Returns This March

AKP Phnom Penh, February 26, 2026 -- The Angkor Equinox, a natural phenomenon during which the sun rises directly over the central tower of Angkor Wat, will occur in March, creating a stunning early-morning spectacle for visitors. The Angkor Equinox takes place twice a year—during the Spring E...

MoEYS, ADB Foster Education Cooperation

AKP Phnom Penh, February 26, 2026 -- The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation on education development in Cambodia. The talks took place on Feb. 25 between H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minis...

French Parliamentary Delegation Arrives in Siem Reap to Bolster Bilateral Ties and Observe Border Security

AKP Phnom Penh, February 26, 2026 -- A high-level French parliamentary delegation arrived in Cambodia’s Siem Reap province on Thursday, shifting the focus of their official visit toward regional security, territorial integrity, and cultural cooperation. The delegation from the France-Cambodia...

Cambodia Facilitates AOT’s Visit to Preah Vihear Border Area After Ceasefire

AKP Phnom Penh, February 26, 2026 — Cambodia on Thursday facilitated a field visit by the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) to assess the post-ceasefire situation along the Cambodia–Thailand border in Preah Vihear province, according to the Ministry of National Defence. H.E. Lieutenant General M...

Cambodian PM Returns Home from Successful Diplomatic Tour to U.S. and Europe

AKP Phnom Penh, February 26, 2026 -- Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, returned home safely after a nearly two-week-long diplomatic tour to the United States of America and Europe. Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet was welcomed upon his arrival at Techo I...

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