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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...

Commerce Ministry Launches Nong Khai Trade Fair to Boost Ties

AKP Phnom Penh, July 07, 2025 — The Ministry of Commerce officially launched the “Border Trade Fair in Nong Khai Province” on July 5 to support local businesses and promote cross-border trade with neighboring countries, especially the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Organized in cooperati...

Vietnam tops Asia in international tourism growth

AKP Phnom Penh, July 07, 2025 — Vietnam recorded the highest growth in international tourist arrivals in the Asia–Pacific region during the first quarter of 2025, according to the May edition of the World Tourism Barometer released by the United Nations Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism). Vietn...

China ready to promote flagship Belt and Road project, boost trade, investment with Ethiopia

AKP Phnom Penh, July 07, 2025 — China stands ready to work with Ethiopia to promote the sustainable development of the Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway, a flagship project of the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and expand bilateral trade and investment, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Sund...

China's e-bike trade-in program sees robust production, sales in first half of 2025

AKP Phnom Penh, July 04, 2025 — China's electric bicycle trade-in program has driven a boom in both production and sales, played an active role in expanding consumption, benefited livelihoods and promoted safety, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday. In the first six months of 202...

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