National News

NSC Approves 21 Standards as ASEAN Advances AHS Initiative

AKP Phnom Penh, January 31, 2025 -- The National Standards Council (NSC) held here on Jan. 30 its 30th meeting to review and approve new national standards across various sectors, aligning with ASEAN harmonised standards (AHS) and Cambodia’s ongoing efforts to become a full member of the Internat...

Malaysia, Australia Explore Investment in Cambodia's Agro-Industry

AKP Phnom Penh, January 31, 2025 -- Malaysia and Australia explore investment opportunities in Cambodia's agro-industry and agriculture sectors. The intention was unveiled in a meeting between Mr. Yim Norn, Director of the Kampong Speu Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, and a...

Cambodia Attends Anti-Drug Cooperation Conference in Japan

AKP Phnom Penh, January 31, 2025 -- Cambodia has attended the 27th Asia-Pacific Anti-Drug Cooperation Conference and related meetings on drug law enforcement in Japan. The meeting took place on Jan. 28-29 in Tokyo, with the participation of police agencies from 32 countries. Representatives...

Cambodian Minister of Information Visits Banteay Chhmar Ruins, Wishes to its Restoration

AKP Banteay Meanchey, January 30, 2025 -- Cambodian Minister of Information H.E. Neth Pheaktra today visited the Banteay Chhmar temple complex, an ancient yet lesser-known Angkorian site near the Thai border in Banteay Meanchey province. During his visit, the minister spoke about the temple’s...

Information Minister Urges Siem Reap to Boost Local News Coverage, Combat Fake News

AKP Siem Reap, January 30, 2025 -- Cambodia’s Information Minister H.E. Neth Pheaktra has called on the Siem Reap Provincial Information Department to increase its production and dissemination of news about the province's potential, in order to provide the public with comprehensive informat...

Australia Extends Additional Funding to Support Cambodia’s Mine Clearance Efforts

AKP Phnom Penh, January 30, 2025 -- The Government of Australia has allocated an additional AUD 2 million to support the Royal Government of Cambodia's efforts to become mine-free by 2030 via the Clearing for Results Project, implemented by the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authorit...

Soft Opening of Walk Street Along River Planned This Weekend

AKP Phnom Penh, January 30, 2025 -- The Phnom Penh municipal administration has announced the soft opening of a Walk Street along the river in Khan Daun Penh on Feb. 1. According to an announcement of the Phnom Penh municipal administration issued this afternoon, the Walk Street begins from Ba...

A Japanese Firm Interested in Cashew Investment for Export

AKP Phnom Penh, January 30, 2025 -- Nippon Koei Business Partners Co., Ltd. in interested in investing in cashew processing for export with a focus on processing cashew nuts and shells into vinegar and oil as well as animal feed. The interest was revealed by Mr. Tsutomu Tamura, Deputy General...

Peace, Security, and Safety, Key Factors for Tourism Growth

AKP Phnom Penh, January 30, 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Santepundit Neth Savoeun has attributed Cambodia’s tourism growth to mainly peace, security and safety as well as to Cambodians’ friendliness and sincerity. “Of course, Cambodia has countless natural heritage sites, but we all know...

19 Species in Virachey National Park on IUCN Red List

AKP Phnom Penh, January 30, 2025 -- Out of the 89 species detected by camera traps in Virachey National Park, about 19 are categorised as globally threatened on the IUCN Red List, according to a new biodiversity survey report released recently. Among them, there are 3 critically endangered, 3...

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