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Cambodian Government Introduces Energy-Saving Measures Amid Rising Fuel Costs

AKP Phnom Penh, March 21, 2026 — The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a directive introducing energy-saving measures on fuel and electricity use across all ministries and institutions in response to rising global energy prices. The move comes as ongoing conflicts in the Middle Eas...

Newborn Irrawaddy Dolphin Spotted in Kratie Province

AKP Phnom Penh, March 21, 2026 — A newborn Irrawaddy dolphin has been spotted in the Kampi dolphin pool in Sambok village,c Commune, Chetr Borei district, Kratie province, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ news release issued on Saturday. The calf was discovered...

Cambodia Takes Pride in Hosting 20th Francophonie Summit 2026, Education Minister Says

AKP Phnom Penh, March 21, 2026 — Cambodia takes “immense pride” in hosting the 20th Francophonie Summit in 2026, a landmark international event that will mark a rare gathering of French-speaking nations in Southeast Asia, Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron said...

CCC, Rwandan Ambassador Discuss Trade and Investment Cooperation

AKP Phnom Penh, March 21, 2026 — The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade and investment. The discussion took place in Phnom Penh on Mar. 20 between Neak Oknha Lim Heng, Vice-President of t...

NBC Updates Emergency Liquidity Framework to Strengthen Banking Sector’s Resilience

AKP Phnom Penh, March 21, 2026 -- The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has officially issued its updated regulatory framework for emergency liquidity assistance, so-called ‘Lender of Last Resort’ protocol aiming to strengthen the resilience of the country’s banking sector. The Prakas on Emergen...

Cambodia, Korea Deepen Tourism Cooperation

AKP Phnom Penh, March 21, 2026 -- Cambodia and the Republic of Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the tourism sector to boost two-way tourist flows. The commitment was made during a meeting on Mar. 20 in Phnom Penh between H.E. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism,...

Thousands Gather at Angkor Wat for Vernal Equinox Sunrise

AKP Phnom Penh, March 21, 2026 — More than 24,000 tourists descended on Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temple complex at dawn on Saturday to witness a biannual solar alignment where the sun rises directly over the monument's central tower. The spring equinox phenomenon, a hallmark of the 12th-century K...

Cambodia Protests Continued Border Violations by Thai Armed Forces

AKP Phnom Penh, March 21, 2026 -- The Royal Government of Cambodia has lodged another formal protest against continued violations of its sovereignty and territorial integrity by Thai armed forces, despite the ceasefire agreed on Dec. 27, 2025. According to a press release issued on Mar. 21 by...

Prime Minister Extends Eid al-Fitr Greetings to Cambodian Muslims

AKP Phnom Penh, March 21, 2026 -- Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet and his spouse have extended their warmest congratulations and best wishes to Cambodian Muslims and Muslim communities around the world on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. In a message marking the end of the ho...

Royal Government Cuts Fuel Taxes to Ease Cost of Living

AKP Phnom Penh, March 21, 2026 -- The Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to reduce additional taxes on gasoline and diesel in a bid to ease the financial burden on citizens amid rising global fuel prices. The move, made under the leadership of Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei...

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