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Major U.S. retailer warns of price hikes amid tariff uncertainty

AKP Phnom Penh, March 05,2025-- Target Corporation, one of the largest retailers in the United States, warned of price hikes on produce after U.S. President Donald Trump's 25 percent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday. Brian Cornell, the chief executive officer of T...

Greece reports lowest unemployment rate since 2008

AKP Phnom Penh, March 5, 2025-- Greece's unemployment rate fell to 8.7 percent in January, marking its lowest level since December 2008, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) reported on Tuesday. The jobless rate stood at 11.7 percent in January 2024 and 9.3 percent in December 2024, refle...

U.S. stocks extend losses as Trump's tariff policies take effect

AKP Phnom Penh, March 5, 2025-- U.S. stocks suffered more losses on Tuesday as investors grew increasingly anxious about the economic impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 670.25 points, or 1.55 percent, closing at 42,520.99, following...

Chinese company signs 557-mln-USD infrastructure construction contracts in Kuwait

AKP Phnom Penh, March 4, 2025-- China Gezhouba Group Company Limited (CGGC) on Monday signed two major contracts worth a total of 557 million U.S. dollars with Kuwait's Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW). The contracts cover the construction and maintenance of road networks, infrastruct...

Mobile World Congress 2025 kicks off with focus on AI, 5G

AKP Phnom Penh, March 4, 2025— The 2025 Mobile World Congress (MWC) opened here on Monday, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology innovators to explore advancements in 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced connectivity. The four-day event, hosted by the GSMA at...

Food prices hit record high after Israel blocks humanitarian aid into Gaza: UN

AKP Phnom Penh, March 4, 2025-- Flour and vegetable prices have increased more than 100-fold in the Gaza Strip and essential living materials await delivery following Israel's closure of the crossings into the enclave, UN humanitarians said on Monday. "The Kerem Shalom, Erez and Zikim crossings...

Bulgaria to Participate in World Expo 2025 in Osaka

AKP Phnom Penh, March 04, 2025 — Bulgaria will have a national pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka from April 13 to October 13, the Tourism Ministry said in a press release Monday. The pavilion will be of the highest, A type on an area of 376 sq m, with a concept integrating the past, present an...

French association organizes trips to Cuba

AKP Phnom Penh, March 04, 2025 — The Cuba Linda association today highlighted the organization in France of five travel groups to the island that will combine tourist activities with the rapprochement to the island and its challenges in the face of US hostility. Speaking to Prensa Latina, the...

HCM City eyes multifaceted cooperation with New Zealand

AKP Phnom Penh, March 04, 2025 — Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on February 28, during which the former highlighted numerous potential areas for cooperation between the southern largest economic hub and the...

Thai Mango Exports Surge as South Korea Leads Market

AKP Phnom Penh, March 04, 2025 — Thailand’s mango exports have risen sharply, fueled by the global popularity of “Mango Sticky Rice,” with South Korea overtaking Malaysia as the top importer. In 2024, Thailand’s fresh mango exports grew by 45.68%, reaching a total value of 4.716 billion baht. Sou...

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