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Cambodia’s NUM Hosts Sankranta Festival to Boost Youth Engagement in Cultural Heritage

AKP Phnom Penh, April 04, 2026 -- Cambodia’s National University of Management (NUM) has launched its annual “NUM Sankranta” festival, a two-day celebration aimed at preserving and promoting national culture ahead of the Khmer New Year. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth an...

Defence Minister Tea Seiha Visits Frontline Troops Ahead of Khmer New Year

AKP Phnom Penh, April 04, 2026 -- H.E. Gen. Tea Seiha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, conducted a field visit on Saturday to frontline troops stationed along the Cambodian-Thai border in Military Region 5 (Banteay Meanchey and Battambang provinces),. The visit was aime...

Cambodia Protests Unlawful Thai Actions in Border Areas

AKP Phnom Penh, April 03, 2026 -- The Royal Government of Cambodia has formally lodged a protest against what unlawful actions by Thai forces in several border areas, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on the evening of April 3....

Cambodia Unveils Statue Honouring "Hero Rat" Magawa for Life-Saving Mine Detection

AKP Phnom Penh, April 03, 2026 -- Cambodia officially honoured the legacy of Magawa, the world-renowned mine-detection rat, with the unveiling of a commemorative statue in Siem Reap on Friday. The ceremony, led by Senior Minister H.E. Dr. Ly Thuch, celebrated the African giant pouched rat’s...

Mekong Irrawaddy Dolphin Population Rises to 117 with New Calf in Kratie

AKP Phnom Penh, April 03, 2026 -- The population of Irrawaddy dolphins in the Mekong River has increased to 117 following the sighting of a newborn calf in Kratie province, according to a statement of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) released this afternoon. The...

Cambodia Revokes Casino Licence Following Online Scam Crackdown

AKP Phnom Penh, April 3, 2026 — Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia (CGMC) has revoked the licence of SHANG HAI RESORT Co., Ltd. after authorities uncovered online scam activities during a joint inspection operation in Svay Rieng province. According to a press release i...

Cambodia Brands Online Scams a “National Security Threat,” Vows Sweeping Crackdown

AKP Phnom Penh, April 03, 2026 -- Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister, H.E. Koeut Rith, on Friday described online scam operations as a “comprehensive national security issue,” underscoring the Royal Government’s determination to eradicate such crimes from the country. Speaking...

Cambodia Intensifies Global Diplomacy Amid Border Strains and PM’s France Visit

AKP Phnom Penh, April 03, 2026 -- The Royal Government of Cambodia is intensifying its "active diplomacy" both on the global stage and at home, balancing international cooperation with a firm commitment to territorial integrity and national security, a Royal Government spokesperson said Friday....

Russian Naval Ships to Visit Cambodia for Four-Day Goodwill Mission

AKP Phnom Penh, April 03, 2026 -- Three warships from the Russian Federation Navy are scheduled to dock at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port for a four-day official visit to Cambodia from April 5 to 8, according to an official from Ream Naval Base. The visit aims to strengthen solidarity, friends...

Cambodia Commends Malaysia’s Leadership of ASEAN Observer Mission

AKP Phnom Penh, April 03, 2026 -- Cambodia has expressed its deep appreciation to Malaysia for its leadership of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), highlighting its key role in ensuring the smooth and effective implementation of the mission in the Kingdom. The appreciation was conveyed by H.E. Genera...

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