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55 Foreign Nationals Held in Phnom Penh as Cambodia Enforces New Tech Scam Law

AKP Phnom Penh, April 22, 2026 -- Phnom Penh police arrested 55 foreign nationals from seven countries in a coordinated raid targeting a tech scam and drug trafficking operation at a condominium on Tuesday, authorities said. The April 21 operation at the Zhuoyufeng Condominium in Khan Meanchey...

SERC and U.S. SEC Hold High-Level Bilateral Meeting to Strengthen Securities Cooperation

AKP Phnom Penh, April 22, 2026 -- A high-level delegation from the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) met with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (U.S. SEC) on April 21 in Washington D.C. to discuss bilateral cooperation and the evolving landscape of digital fi...

Free Bus Service Helps Nearly 120,000 People Travel Home for Khmer New Year

AKP Phnom Penh, April 22, 2026 -- Nearly 120,000 people used free public bus service to travel to their hometowns during the Khmer New Year holiday, helping reduce transport costs and support local economies. The six-day service, operated from April 12 to 17 under the direct guidance of Prime...

Foreign Exchange Rates in Cambodia

AKP Phnom Penh, April 22, 2026--The following are the foreign exchange rates against the Riel (Cambodian Currency) released by the National Bank, April 22, 2026--

Preah Sihanouk Authorities Raid 3 Online Scam Hubs, Detain 45 Foreign Nationals

AKP Phnom Penh, April 22, 2026 -- Cambodian authorities have arrested 45 foreign nationals during raids on three suspected online scam operations in Preah Sihanouk province, officials said Tuesday. The April 21 crackdown, part of a wider security sweep targeting 17 locations linked to te...

Mekong Giant Catfish Under Threat: Research Highlights Plight of Endangered Giant

AKP Phnom Penh, April 22, 2026 -- A recent study published in the journal Global Ecology and Conservation has shed new light on the Mekong giant catfish, one of the world's largest freshwater fish, as it faces an increasingly precarious future in the Mekong River basin. Native exclusively to t...

Cambodia, Cuba Hold Photo Exhibition Celebrating 65 Years of Diplomatic Ties

AKP Phnom Penh, April 21, 2026 -- Cambodia’s state-run Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) and the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Cambodia have jointly organised a Photo Exhibition to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between the two nations. The event, held on Tuesday after...

Cambodian Community in France Celebrates Khmer New Year with Large Turnout

AKP Phnom Penh, April 19, 2026 -- More than 1,000 members of the Cambodian community and guests gathered at Wat Monisikkharam in Couilly Pont-Aux-Dames, France, on April 19 to celebrate the Khmer New Year in a festive and warm atmosphere. The celebration was attended by H.E. Luy David, Ambassa...

National Assembly Launches “Mock Parliament” to Boost Youth Leadership and Women’s Participation

AKP Phnom Penh, April 21, 2026 -- The National Assembly of Cambodia organised on April 21 a two-day “Mock Parliament” programme aimed at strengthening youth leadership and advancing women’s participation in civic and political life at the National Assembly Palace. The opening ceremony was pres...

Khmer New Year Tourism Surge Underscores Cambodia’s Economic Resilience, Royal Government Says

AKP Phnom Penh, April 21, 2026 -- The Royal Government of Cambodia has highlighted the massive surge in domestic and international tourism during the recent Khmer New Year as a definitive indicator of the nation’s vibrant socio-economic health and its underlying economic resilience. H.E. Pen B...

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