National News

Cambodia Prepares New Conscription Law Mandating Military Service for Young Men

AKP Phnom Penh, May 04, 2026 -- Cambodia is preparing to implement a new conscription law requiring men aged 18 to 25 to complete 24 months of military service, while those who evade the obligation could face prison sentences of up to five years. The draft law on “Military Obligation” was revi...

Industry Minister Visits Chakrey Ting Cement Plant, Encourages Further Investment

AKP Phnom Penh, May 04, 2026 -- H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, visited and held discussions with the management of Huaxin Industrial Park (Cambodia), which includes the Cambodia Cement Chakrey Ting Factory in Kampot province on May 4. During the vi...

Minister of Environment Urges Investors to Embrace Green Growth and ESG Standards

AKP Phnom Penh, May 04, 2026 -- H.E. Dr. Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, has strongly urged and encouraged all factory owners, enterprises, and investors in Cambodia to adopt green investment practices and implement ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles to ensure enviro...

Three Ministries Convene Meeting to Modernise Agricultural Cooperatives and Rural Infrastructure

AKP Phnom Penh, May 04, 2026 -- Three key ministries convened the 6th Ministerial “Tri Sector” Meeting on May 4, 2026, to bolster the integration of agriculture, water management, and rural infrastructure. The meeting was co-chaired by H.E. Chhay Rithisen, Minister of Rural Development, H.E. D...

Tourism Ministry Highlights “6 Shoulds” for Visiting Cambodia in Green Season

AKP Phnom Penh, May 04, 2026 -- The Ministry of Tourism has outlined six “Shoulds” for visitors during Cambodia’s Green Season: 1) Should See, 2) Should Stay, 3) Should Taste, 4) Should Visit, 5) Should Experience, and 6) Should Buy. On Saturday, the Ministry officially launched the “Visit Cam...

Cambodia’s Koh Rong Ranked Among World’s Best Beaches in 2026

AKP Phnom Penh, May 04, 2026 -- Koh Rong, one of Cambodia’s premier island destinations, has been ranked among the World’s 50 Best Beaches for 2026, according to the latest global listing. The Cambodian beach was placed 9th on the list, ahead of Thailand’s Donald Duck Bay, and just behind Dhig...

Cambodia Highlights UNCLOS Mechanism Amid Concerns over MOU 2001

AKP Phnom Penh, May 04, 2026 -- Cambodia has underscored its readiness to rely on international legal mechanisms, particularly under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), in addressing maritime boundary issues, amid concerns over a potential unilateral withdrawal by Thaila...

Foreign Exchange Rates in Cambodia

AKP Phnom Penh, May 04, 2026--The following are the foreign exchange rates against the Riel (Cambodian Currency) released by the National Bank, May 04, 2026--

APF Political Committee Meeting Kicks Off in Siem Reap Province

AKP Phnom Penh, May 03, 2026 -- The Political Committee Meeting of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) kicked off today in Siem Reap province, bringing together representatives from APF member delegations, as well as national and international experts. The opening ceremony was...

Cambodia Marks World Press Freedom Day with Photo Exhibition Honouring Journalists

AKP Phnom Penh, May 03, 2026 — Cambodia marked the 33rd anniversary of World Press Freedom Day on May 3 under the theme “Building a Peaceful Future,” with a photo exhibition highlighting the mission of journalists from the 1970s to the present at the Ministry of Information. The event was pres...

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