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Digital payments surge, QR code transactions jump over 150%

AKP Phnom Penh, October 30, 2025 -- Digital payments in Vietnam have continued to expand rapidly, with QR code transactions soaring by more than 150% in value, according to a report released by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on October 29. Internet and mobile payment channels also recorded robust growth, highlighting the strong presence of d...

Vietnam, Malaysia enhance cooperation in combating illegal fishing

AKP Phnom Penh, October 30, 2025 -- Vietnam and Malaysia have agreed to strengthen coordination in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, with both sides reaffirming their shared commitment to promoting sustainable fisheries and agricultural development. The consensus was reached during a recent working session between a...

Vietnamese textile industry focuses on higher value, export growth

AKP Phnom Penh, October 30, 2025 -- As Vietnam’s textile and garment exports continue to grow, companies are increasingly focusing on boosting productivity and adding value to their products, investing in smart factories and streamlining operations to enhance efficiency and competitiveness in the global market. The sector recorded nearly 34.8...

U.S. Fed cuts interest rate for second time this year

AKP Phnom Penh, 30 October, 2025-- The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to lower the target range for the federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75 to 4 percent, marking its second rate cut this year. Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a moderate pace, job gains have slowed this year,...

2 suspects in Louvre heist placed under formal investigation

AKP Phnom Penh, 30 October, 2025-- Two men suspected of involvement in the recent jewel heist at the Louvre Museum have been placed under formal investigation and remanded in custody, French broadcaster BFMTV reported Wednesday evening. The suspects, both in their 30s, were detained on Saturday evening and have "partially admitted" their involvem...

Meta reports revenue growth, net income plunge in Q3

AKP Phnom Penh, 30 October, 2025-- U.S. social media giant Meta Platforms, Inc. on Wednesday reported third-quarter revenue of 51.24 billion U.S. dollars, up 26 percent from a year earlier. However, the company's quarterly net income plunged to 2.71 billion dollars, down 83 percent from a year ago. The diluted earnings per share for the quarter...

Libya's National Oil Corporation announces oil discovery in C. Libya

AKP Phnom Penh, 30 October, 2025-- Libya's National Oil Corporation announced on Wednesday a new oil discovery in central Libya's Sirte Basin. In a statement published on its official website, the National Oil Corporation said that the oil discovery was made by the Austrian company OMV's Libya branch, adding that it marks the company's first ex...

Russian deputy PM discussed energy cooperation with Malaysia’s PM

AKP Phnom Penh, October 28, 2025 -- Cooperation between the countries in trade and energy sphere was discussed with Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk told reporters. "We have just talked with Prime Minister of Malaysia [Anwar] Ibrahim. We discussed bilateral relations, trade relations, and...

Indonesia interested in oil, gas supplies from Russia

AKP Phnom Penh, October 28, 2025 -- Indonesia is interested in Russian oil and gas supplies, and discussions are underway with various Russian companies, Russia’s Ambassador to the republic Sergey Tolchenov said in an interview with TASS. "As for the fuel and energy complex, the Indonesian side, which is a net importer of both oil and liquefi...

Cuba denounces use of cyberspace as a theater of operations

AKP Phnom Penh, October 28, 2025 -- Cuba's Justice Minister Oscar Silvera denounced in this capital that, unfortunately, cyberspace is being used as a theater of operations to carry out acts of aggression and unconventional warfare against sovereign States. “Cuba has been and is a victim of a hostile and politically motivated use of digital p...

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