Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP)
Established as Cambodia’s official newswire, Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP) operates as the national news agency, disseminating information largely aligned with the government’s communications agenda. AKP’s content is primarily aimed at promoting state policies, achievements, and official narratives, both domestically and internationally.
Media assets
News agency: AKP
State Media Matrix Typology
Ownership and governance
AKP operates under the direct authority of the Cambodian government, falling under the purview of the Ministry of Information. The agency is state-owned and fully state-operated, with its leadership appointed through governmental channels. This structural arrangement cements its function as a public sector mouthpiece rather than as an independent journalistic entity.
Source of funding and budget
According to Cambodian journalists and regional media analysts interviewed in March 2024 and again in MArch 2025, AKP is entirely financed through state funds. The agency does not publish annual financial disclosures or detailed budget reports. Its operations are assumed to be supported through allocations from the national information or communications budget, though no official breakdown is publicly accessible.
Editorial independence
AKP’s editorial content reflects a clear alignment with the Cambodian government’s messaging. Coverage of state officials—particularly the Prime Minister—is deferential, frequently featuring ceremonial and promotional language that borders on the laudatory. Editorial autonomy is minimal, and the agency operates in a media environment where dissenting or investigative reporting on state institutions is neither encouraged nor institutionally protected.
There is no statutory framework in Cambodia that guarantees the editorial independence of journalists working at AKP. Moreover, there are no mechanisms for independent oversight or internal evaluation that would ensure journalistic integrity or impartiality within the agency.
July 2025