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China-Vietnam freight train cargo volume sees sharp growth in H1

AKP Phnom Penh, July 11, 2025 — In the first half (H1) of 2025, freight trains departing from south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region heading to Vietnam, transported a total of 18,870 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of export goods, marking a year-on-year surge of 283 percent, accordin...

China, Egypt vow to deepen strategic ties, promote mutual benefit

AKP Phnom Penh, July 11, 2025 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang wrapped up a two-day official visit to Egypt on Thursday, reaffirming stronger bilateral ties and pledging deeper cooperation between the two countries. During his visit, the Chinese premier underscored the enduring strength and strategi...

Sri Lanka seeks further cuts as U.S. imposes 30-pct tariff

AKP Phnom Penh, 11 July, 2025-- Sri Lanka will continue talks with U.S. officials to secure further reductions in tariffs, a senior official said on Thursday. Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said at a press conference that the United States has reduced tariffs on Sri Lankan exports fr...

Direct train service from eastern Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan to be restored later in 2025

AKP Phnom Penh, 11 July, 2025-- Direct train service from Ust-Kamenogorsk city in eastern Kazakhstan to major Uzbek cities including Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara will be restored later this year, Kazinform news agency reported Thursday. The decision was discussed during a meeting between East...

U.S. new jobless applications drop in week ending July 5

AKP Phnom Penh, 11 July, 2025-- The number of Americans making new claims for unemployment benefits dropped in the week ending July 5, signaling that companies may be hanging on to employees, according to data released by the U.S. Labor Department on Thursday. Initial applications for jobless be...

U.S. sanctions on UN human rights expert unacceptable: UN spokesman

AKP Phnom Penh, 11 July, 2025-- U.S. sanctions against a UN human rights expert are unacceptable, said a UN spokesman on Thursday. The imposition of sanctions on UN human rights special rapporteurs is a dangerous precedent, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guter...

EU seeks trade deal framework with U.S., keeps retaliation option open: officials

AKP Phnom Penh, 10 July, 2025-- The European Union (EU) is pushing for a framework of trade agreement in principle with the United States while retaining the options to retaliate, multiple EU officials said on Wednesday. "We are looking for a reliable framework -- from which we can keep building...

Seoul court issues warrant to arrest former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol: Yonhap

AKP Phnom Penh, 10 July, 2025-- A Seoul court on Thursday issued a warrant to arrest former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol over last December's martial law decree, marking his second detention in connection with the case, Yonhap news agency reported. The Seoul Central District Court issued...

Trump says U.S. shifting Africa policy "from aid to trade"

AKP Phnom Penh, 10 July, 2025-- U.S. President Donald Trump met with leaders from five African nations on Wednesday, noting the United States is shifting its policy toward the continent "from aid to trade." Meeting with the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal at the...

“Walk with Doctors” Event Promotes Healthy Living

AKP Phnom Penh, July 07, 2025 — Vichaiyut Hospital, in collaboration with the Public Relations Department and Phaya Thai District Office, held the “Walk with Doctors” event on July 5 to encourage healthier lifestyles through regular physical activity. The event featured a 2.6-kilometer walk throu...

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