International News

S. Korean central bank revises up 2025 growth outlook to 0.9 pct

AKP Phnom Penh, 28 August, 2025-- South Korea's central bank on Thursday revised up the Asian economy's growth outlook for 2025 by 0.1 percentage point following the implementation of a supplementary budget plan. Real gross domestic product (GDP), adjusted for inflation, was forecast to increase...

U.S. FDA approves updated COVID shots with new restrictions

AKP Phnom Penh, 28 August, 2025-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines but significantly restricted their use for many Americans. "FDA has now issued marketing authorization for those at higher risk: Moderna (6 months and older), Pfizer (5 years and...

Mexico halts postal, parcel deliveries to U.S. over new customs rule

AKP Phnom Penh, 28 August, 2025-- Mexico on Wednesday announced a temporary suspension of postal and parcel shipments to the United States after Washington moved to impose taxes on all incoming packages, regardless of their value. U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month...

Russia planning to reach oil production of 540 mln tons in near future

AKP Phnom Penh, August 27, 2025 -- Russia plans to reach oil production of 540 mln tons in the near future, First Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin said, adding that the country has resources to do this. "We plan to reach the level of up to 540 mln tons in the near future, both within the f...

Initiative on AI hailed as growth catalyst

AKP Phnom Penh, August 27, 2025 -- China's emphasis on bolstering the extensive and in-depth integration of artificial intelligence in various fields will help the nation build up new growth drivers and inject strong impetus into high-quality economic development, solidifying its position as a gl...

Xi: Relations with Russia unparalleled

AKP Phnom Penh, August 27, 2025 -- President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that promoting the high-level development of China-Russia relations with tireless efforts serves the fundamental interests of the two peoples and provides a source of stability for world peace. Xi made the remarks during a...

Vietnam, Portugal step up education cooperation

AKP Phnom Penh, August 27, 2025 -- The University of Economics and Business (UEB) under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi and the Faculty of Economics (FEP) under Portugal’s University of Porto will bolster multi-faceted cooperation under a freshly signed agreement, marking a new chapt...

HCM City pushes to achieve 2025 growth target of at least 8.5%

AKP Phnom Penh, August 27, 2025 -- Ho Chi Minh City is pressing ahead with comprehensive and resolute measures to ensure its 2025 economic growth target of 8.5% or higher, with GDP expansion in the second half of the year expected to reach 10.3%. The city aims to build a firm foundation for do...

20 Palestinians, including 5 journalists, killed in Israeli attack on hospital in S. Gaza

AKP Phnom Penh, 26 August, 2025-- At least 20 Palestinians, including five journalists, were killed on Monday in an Israeli attack on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. The Israeli army said it launched "an initial inquiry" into the incident. Gaza-based health authorities...

Australia Post suspends most parcel services to U.S. in response to tariffs

AKP Phnom Penh, 26 August, 2025-- Australia's postal service said on Tuesday that it has immediately suspended most parcel postage services to the United States ahead of new import tariffs coming into effect. Australia Post announced on Tuesday morning that Australian businesses selling products...

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