Day: January 1, 2022

RCEP Mega Trade Pact Enters Into Force For 10 Participating Countries

JAKARTA, The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement enters into force Saturday for 10 participating countries, paving the way for the creation of the world’s largest free trade area. The countries are Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Japan, Laos, New Zealand,

More Local Governments in US Taxing Plastic Shopping Bags

Five Virginia jurisdictions have joined a growing trend across America of taxing plastic shopping bags in hopes of reducing and eventually eliminating their use. The bags, designed as single-use items, are among the most common forms of litter, polluting land

Chom Chao Flyover and Underpass, 92 Percent Complete

AKP Phnom Penh, The construction of Chom Chao flyover and underpass was 92 percent complete as of Dec. 30. The information was announced in a press release from the Phnom Penh municipal administration, adding that the construction is expected to

2021 National Swimming Championship to Begin Next Week

AKP Phnom Penh, The 2021 National Swimming Championship will begin next week in Battambang province. To take place at Battambang University from Jan. 8 to 10, 2022, the competition will be divided into three categories — male, female and male