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Vanilla Farming Thrives in Kampot, Fetching Over US$1,000 Per Kilogramme

AKP Phnom Penh, February 15, 2025 -- While Kampot province is renowned for its durian and world-famous pepper, another high-value crop is quietly making waves: vanilla. In the fertile lands of Teuk Chhou district, specifically in Trapeang Skor village, Trapeang Sangke commune, vanilla cultivation...

Cambodian Parliament Condemns Attempted Murder of Samdech Techo Hun Sen

AKP Phnom Penh, February 15, 2025 -- The National Assembly (NA) of Cambodia has issued a petition strongly condemning the attempted murder of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of Cambodia, and his family. The condemnation was released on Feb. 14 following a re...

Cambodia, World Bank Foster Civil Service Cooperation

AKP Phnom Penh, February 15, 2025 -- The Ministry of Civil Service and the World Bank (WB) have discussed further cooperation on civil service in Cambodia. The discussion took place in Phnom Penh on Feb. 13 between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Civil Service H.E. Hun Many and Ms. Lalit...

Blood Donation Campaign on Valentine’s Day: “Give Blood, Give Love”

AKP Phnom Penh, February 14, 2025 -- H.E. Ms. Pum Chantinie, Secretary-General of the Cambodian Red Cross (CRC), presided over a blood donation campaign on Valentine’s Day under the theme “Give Blood, Give Love.” The event took place at the National Blood Transfusion Center here this mor...

EU to Extend Cambodia’s Trade Preference Benefits by Three More Years After LDC Graduation

AKP Phnom Penh, February 14, 2025 -- The European Union (EU) will extend trade preference scheme for Cambodia for three years after the country graduates from the Least Development Country (LDC) status, a senior official at the Ministry of Economy and Finance said. Cambodia is set to gra...

CMAC Director General Receives U.S Embassy Delegation

AKP Phnom Penh, February 14, 2025 -- Director General of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) H.E. Heng Ratana received at the CMAC headquarters in Phnom Penh on Feb. 14 a delegation from the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia, led by Mrs. Bridgette L. Walker, the embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires. The dis...

UNICEF Cambodia Launches ‘ParentingTips’ Platform to Promote Nurturing Care and Positive Parenting

AKP Phnom Penh, February 14, 2025 -- UNICEF Cambodia, in partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia, is set to launch ParentingTips, a new digital platform aimed at supporting parents and caregivers in providing nurturing and positive care for children. “This platform is a game-ch...

92 Percent of CMAC’s Operational Staff Members Continue Their Duties as Usual

AKP Phnom Penh, February 14, 2025 -- Almost all staff members of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) has continued to work as usual under the support of the Royal Government and its partners, reaffirmed CMAC Director General H.E. Heng Ratana. On Feb. 13, 2025, CMAC received an...

Framework Agreement Signed to Boost Railway Development

AKP Phnom Penh, February 14, 2025 -- The Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the Royal Railway PLC have reached the Framework Agreement (FA) to strengthen Cambodia’s railway infrastructure and ensure sustainable and efficient transport solutions. The agreement was signed here on Feb. 13...

Ministry of Commerce and WB Discuss Cambodia’s Economic Efficiency

AKP Phnom Penh, February 14, 2025 -- The Ministry of Commerce and the World Bank have explored ways to enhance border economic corridor efficiency with the purpose of reducing trade costs. H.E. Sok Sopheak, Secretary of State of Commerce met the World Bank mission team, led by Mr. Sebastian Ec...

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