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"Kaun Trey", a Cambodian Rice Seed Deposited in IRRI Since 1972

AKP Phnom Penh, June 13, 2025 -- "Kaun Trey" (which means “baby fish” in Khmer) is one of the nearly 5,000 Cambodian rice seeds deposited at the Rice Seed Bank in the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines since 1972. The update was shared on June 11 by H.E. Khim Finan...

Ruling Party Leader Proposes Six Measures in Response to Border Tensions with Thailand

AKP Phnom Penh, June 13, 2025 -- Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate and President of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), has proposed six measures for Cambodia to implement if Thailand continues to refuse the reopening of border checkpoints, which were unil...

Culture Ministry Orders Suspension of Thai Film Imports and Screenings Nationwide

AKP Phnom Penh, June 13, 2025 -- The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has ordered all film distributors and cinema owners across the Kingdom to suspend the import and screening of Thai films, effective from 12:00 p.m. today. “The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts hereby informs all film distr...

MPTC: Cambodian Telecom Operators Disconnect Cross-Border Internet Links with Thailand

AKP Phnom Penh, June 13, 2025 -- In response to the threat by Thailand side to cut off the internet bandwidth to Cambodia, all telecommunications operators in Cambodia have now disconnected all cross-border internet links with Thailand. The announcement was made last night by H.E. Chea Vandeth...

Ministry of Information Halts Broadcast of Thai Films on TVs

AKP Phnom Penh, June 13, 2025 -- The Ministry of Information has instructed all local television stations to cease broadcasting Thai films, effective from midnight on June 12, 2025. "The Ministry of Information would like to inform the owners of all television stations that, starting from midn...

Senate President Proposes Suspension of Thai Film Broadcasts and Import of Thai Goods

AKP Phnom Penh, June 12, 2025 -- Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Hun Sen, President of the Senate, has called on the Royal Government of Cambodia to consider suspending the broadcast of Thai films and stopping the import of Thai goods. The proposal comes amid growing tensions following threats fr...

Samdech Thipadei: Cambodia Takes Steps to Secure Its Own Electricity and Internet Supply

AKP Phnom Penh, June 12, 2025 -- Cambodia has announced its decision to ensure its own supply of electricity and internet services, following threats from Thailand to cut off these essential resources. In a social media post this evening, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister...

Russian Ambassador Expresses Hope for Deeper Educational, Bilateral Ties with Cambodia

AKP Phnom Penh, June 12, 2025 -- Russian Ambassador to Cambodia, H.E. Anatoly Borovik, has voiced optimism for the continued deepening of educational and broader traditional dialogue between Russia and Cambodia. Speaking at a reception celebrating Russia Day on June 11 evening at Sofitel Phnom...

CRC President Donates 150 Million Riel and Aid to Preah Vihear, Pailin Provinces

AKP Phnom Penh, June 12, 2025 -- Samdech Kittiprittpundit Bun Rany Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Red Cross (CRC), has approved over 150 million Riel (US$ 37,500) in financial aid and humanitarian packages for Preah Vihear and Pailin provinces. Responding to a request from the Preah Vihea...

Global Rice Prices Near Three-Year Lows as World Crop Set to Hit New Record

AKP Phnom Penh, June 12, 2025 -- International rice prices remain near three-year lows as the world’s crop prepares to hit a new all-time high this season, the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) said Thursday. "Much will depend on growing conditions during the criti...

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