International News

China's EV charging infrastructure reports robust growth

AKP Phnom Penh, December 23, 2025 -- The number of charging piles for electric vehicles (EVs) in China exceeded 19.32 million as of the end of November this year, marking an increase of 52 percent from a year ago, official data showed on Tuesday. Among them, around 4.63 million were public cha...

Philippines extends sugar import ban

AKP Phnom Penh, December 23, 2025 -- The Philippine Government has decided to extend its ban on sugar imports until the end of December 2026, as domestic supply has improved. The move aims to continue protecting farmers and domestic producers, as well as stabilising the market. The Philippine...

China to allow import of Vietnamese fresh jackfruits from June 1, 2026

AKP Phnom Penh, December 23, 2025 -- China will officially allow the import of fresh jackfruits from Vietnam from June 1, 2026, according to an announcement issued by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). Accordingly, GACC set out phytosanitary requirements for fresh jackfruit...

Syrian, Turkish FMs discuss refugees, economy and security in Damascus

AKP Phnom Penh, 23 December, 2025-- Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met here on Monday to discuss refugee returns, economic cooperation and regional security, Syrian state media Al-Ikhbariya TV reported. At a joint press conference, al-Shiba...

EU renews Russia sanctions as it pushes to shape U.S.-led peace deal

AKP Phnom Penh, 23 December, 2025-- The Council of the European Union (EU) on Monday renewed its sweeping economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, even as Europe moves to seek direct contact with Moscow amid U.S.-led talks with Ukraine and Russia. The Russia-targeted sanctions,...

New Zealand, India conclude free trade agreement

AKP Phnom Penh, 23 December, 2025-- New Zealand and India on Monday announced the conclusion of a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) that will eliminate or reduce tariffs on 95 percent of New Zealand's exports while granting zero-duty market access to all of India's exports. The deal, to be si...

Ukraine says latest peace talks with U.S., Europe "productive"

AKP Phnom Penh, 22 December, 2025-- Ukraine's talks with U.S. and European partners over the past three days in the U.S. state of Florida were "productive and constructive," Ukraine's top peace negotiator Rustem Umerov said on Sunday. In a Facebook post, Umerov said discussions between Ukraine a...

France to build new aircraft carrier: Macron

AKP Phnom Penh, 22 December, 2025-- French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday the launch of development and construction work on the French Navy's future aircraft carrier, a move he described as a decisive step to reinforce the country's maritime power. "In accordance with the last tw...

Chinese medics promote acupuncture, malaria awareness at Zanzibar university

AKP Phnom Penh, 22 December, 2025-- The 35th Chinese medical team in Tanzania's Zanzibar has held a cultural promotion on acupuncture and delivered a lecture on malaria prevention at a university, engaging students through both informative talks and hands-on activities. Invited by the State Univ...

Iraq, Pakistan vow to strengthen ties, promote regional stability

AKP Phnom Penh, 22 December, 2025-- Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid discussed with his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari here on Sunday ways to strengthen bilateral ties and promote regional stability. According to a statement from the Iraqi presidency, both leaders emphasized the import...

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