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U.S. and German Embassies Extend Wishes for Cambodian King’s Health

AKP Phnom Penh, April 13, 2026 -- The U.S. Embassy and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Cambodia have extended their best wishes to His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, for a swift and full recovery. In a statement received by AKP...

Nokor Sankranta Celebration Showcases Cambodia’s Rich Cultural Heritage

AKP Phnom Penh, April 13, 2026 -- The Nokor Sankranta celebration will be held in Phnom Penh to showcase Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage through religious ceremonies, traditional games, food, and various cultural activities. The celebration will kick off on April 14 and run until April 19, r...

Phnom Penh Gears Up for Major "Sankranta" as City Hall Honours Traditions

AKP Phnom Penh, April 13, 2026 -- Phnom Penh Municipal Governor H.E. Khuong Sreng on Monday emphasised the importance of preserving Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage during a traditional religious ceremony held at City Hall to welcome the upcoming Khmer New Year. The Governor joined H.E. Mob S...

Cambodia Launches Wide-Ranging Subsidies to Offset Living Costs Ahead of New Year

AKP Phnom Penh, April 13, 2026 -- The Royal Government of Cambodia has unveiled a comprehensive package of fiscal interventions and social support measures to alleviate the rising cost of living as the nation begins its traditional New Year celebrations amid global economic volatility. Royal G...

Citizens Enjoy Free Bus Services to Homeland for Khmer New Year

AKP Phnom Penh, April 13, 2026 -- As the Khmer New Year approaches, thousands of citizens – particularly garment workers and students – have gathered at designated public bus stations in Phnom Penh to take advantage of free bus services to their hometowns. The atmosphere at these locations has...

New Cambodian Anti-Scam Law Yields 311 Foreign Arrests

AKP Phnom Penh, April 13, 2026 -- Cambodian authorities have detained more than 300 foreign nationals following a massive coordinated raid on a major cybercrime hub operating out of a high-end hotel in the capital's Khan Daun Penh. The operation, conducted on April 12, targeted a suspected onl...

Nearly 1,000 Chinese Tourists Visit Cambodia via Luxury Cruise Ship

AKP Phnom Penh, April 13, 2026 -- A Bermuda-flagged cruise ship, the Piano Land, carrying nearly 1,000 Chinese tourists, docked at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on Sunday for a one-day visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia. According to Sihanoukville international port immigration officials, th...

Chinese Ambassador Delivers Aid to 1,700 Displaced Families in Banteay Meanchey, Reaffirms ‘Ironclad’ Ties with Cambodia

AKP Phnom Penh, April 13, 2026 -- Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Wang Wenbin visited temporary shelters in Svay Chek district, Banteay Meanchey province, on Sunday to distribute humanitarian aid to 1,700 displaced families, reinforcing the "diamond cooperation" and "ironclad" friendship betw...

Foreign Exchange Rates in Cambodia

AKP Phnom Penh, April 13, 2026--The following are the foreign exchange rates against the Riel (Cambodian Currency) released by the National Bank, April 13, 2026--

“Troddi”, a Folk Dance on New Year Day

AKP Phnom Penh, April 13, 2026 -- “Troddi” (Troddi) is one of the much-liked Khmer folk dances performed most often on the occasion of Cambodia’s traditional New Year “Chaul Chnam Thmei” to drive out all bad lucks in the old year and wish for the good in the new year, and on some big festivals....

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