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Vietnam, Laos strengthen energy cooperation

AKP Phnom Penh, 14 February, 2025 — The Lao Government and Chitchareune Construction Co., Ltd. on February 13 signed an agreement to develop a 1,200 MW wind power plant in Nong district, Laos’ Savannakhet province which aims to supply electricity to Vietnam from late 2027. The signing ceremony...

Vietnam's agricultural product exports shine in 2024

AKP Phnom Penh, 14 February, 2025 — Vietnam’s agricultural product exports emerged as a shining beacon in the country’s economic landscape, cementing its position as one of the world’s leading agro-forestry-aquatic product exporters. The agricultural sector wrapped up 2024 with 62.4 billion US...

Experts Gather at 2nd Thailand Road Traffic Safety Forum to Tackle Accident Prevention

AKP Phnom Penh, 14 February, 2025 — The 2nd Thailand Road Traffic Safety Forum was held under the theme "Countermeasures to Reduce Traffic Accidents Caused by Human Behavior: Education and Awareness Initiatives." The event brought together representatives from government agencies, private organiz...

Trump signs plan to impose "reciprocal" tariffs on trading partners

AKP Phnom Penh, February 14,2025 U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a memorandum directing his administration to determine "the equivalent of a reciprocal tariff with respect to each foreign trading partner." "I have decided for purposes of fairness, that I will charge a reciprocal tar...

Europe demands role in Ukraine peace talk after Trump-Putin call

AKP Phnom Penh, February 14, 2025-- The European Union (EU) and several European leaders have insisted on playing a key role in potential Ukraine peace negotiations, voicing concerns about being sidelined after U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, held a phone ta...

1,500 refugees evacuated from Libya in 2024: UNHCR

AKP Phnom Penh, February 14, 2025-- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Thursday said that in Libya, 1,500 refugees were evacuated or resettled in 2024. "In 2024 ... UNHCR provided life-saving aid and long-term solutions to some of the most vulnerable," UNHCR said in a sta...

Lebanon rejects Israeli demand to stay in 5 southern locations beyond ceasefire deadline

AKP Phnom Penh, February 14, 2025-- Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri voiced on Thursday Lebanon's "absolute rejection" of Israel's demand to hold five locations in southern Lebanon beyond the withdrawal deadline on Feb. 18, according to Lebanon's official National News Agency. "I refused...

China remains appealing to foreign investors

AKP Phnom Penh, February 13, 2025 — Despite geopolitical tensions and rising trade protectionism, international businesses are deepening their commitments in China as 2025 unfolds, demonstrating the country's appeal to those seeking to stay competitive globally. U.S. automaker Tesla's Megafact...

Vietnam vows to advance gender equality, empower women

AKP Phnom Penh, February 13, 2025 — Vietnam remains committed to working with the international community to further promote gender equality and empower women to unlock their full potential and turn aspirations and ambitions into reality, said Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative...

Vietnamese businesses get updates on India's investment policies

AKP Phnom Penh, February 13, 2025 — The Vietnam Trade Office in India on February 12 held an online seminar to provide updates on India's 2025 budget and investment opportunities for Vietnamese firms. At the event, Manan Agarwal, Director of KrayMan Consultants LLP, briefed participants on the...

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