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France’s EDF Eyes US$1.2 Billion Hydropower Investment in Cambodia

AKP Phnom Penh, February 21, 2026 -- French state-owned utility giant Électricité de France (EDF) is looking to develop a major 800-megawatt (MW) hydropower project in Cambodia, a deal valued at over US$1.2 billion that underscores deepening bilateral economic ties. Cambodian Permanent Deputy...

Cambodian Senate President Sends National Day Congratulations to Brunei Leaders

AKP Phnom Penh, February 20, 2026 -- Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has sent messages of congratulations to senior leaders of Brunei Darussalam on the occasion of the country’s National Day. In separate letters addressed to His...

Cambodia, UN Strengthen Cooperation to Promote Gender Equality

AKP Phnom Penh, February 20, 2026 -- The Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MoWA) and the United Nations (UN) are strengthening their cooperation to promote gender equality in Cambodia. This commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting held on Feb. 20 between H.E. Dr. Ing Kantha Phavi, Minister of Women’...

Online Scam Crackdown: Over 2,700 Sites Inspected, 284 Arrested in Phnom Penh Sweep

AKP Phnom Penh, February 20, 2026 -- Authorities in Cambodia’s capital have inspected over 2,700 suspected locations and arrested nearly 300 foreign nationals in a massive 15-day blitz targeting online fraud and cybercrime syndicates. The operation, which ran from Feb. 3 to 18, saw the Phnom Penh...

Cambodia Red Cross Chief Urges Resilient Maternal Healthcare Amid Global Crises

AKP Phnom Penh, February 20, 2026 -- Samdech Kittiprittpundit Bun Rany Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Red Cross, on Wednesday called for the strengthening of maternal and newborn healthcare systems to ensure "quality, safety, and efficiency," even in settings affected by conflict and emergencie...

Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute Gains Global Attention at Board of Peace Inaugural Meeting

AKP Phnom Penh, February 20, 2026 -- The international community is intensifying its oversight of the territorial dispute between Cambodia and Thailand following high-level diplomatic engagement in Washington, the Royal Government spokesperson said on Friday. Spokesperson H.E. Pen Bona, spea...

Cambodian National Assembly President Hails Brunei on 42nd National Day

AKP Phnom Penh, February 20, 2026 -- The President of Cambodia’s National Assembly, Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, on Friday extended formal congratulations to Brunei Darussalam ahead of its 42nd National Day, pledging to deepen legislative cooperation between the two Southeast...

Cambodia, Indonesia Vow Joint Blitz on Cyber-Scam Syndicates

AKP Phnom Penh, February 20, 2026 — Cambodia and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to intensifying bilateral cooperation to dismantle cross-border criminal networks, specifically targeting cyber-scams, human trafficking, and narcotics distribution. The pledge was made during a high-le...

Cambodia’s Education Minister Finalises Plans for First Lady’s School Nutrition Visit

AKP Phnom Penh, February 20, 2026 — Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sports, H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron chaired a high-level review on Thursday to finalise preparations for an upcoming visit by First Lady Lok Chumteav Dr. Pich Chanmony Hun Manet to a rural scho...

Foreign Exchange Rates in Cambodia

AKP Phnom Penh, February 20, 2026--The following are the foreign exchange rates against the Riel (Cambodian Currency) released by the National Bank, February 20, 2026--

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