The Spring edition of the Business Barometer by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) demonstrates a perception among Limassol’s business community that the economy is currently in a better state than it was six months ago. At the same time, the significantly increased demand for staff and the willingness of businesses to proceed […]
Tucked deep in Cambodia’s northern jungles, far from Angkor’s crowds, lies Koh Ker—an ancient Khmer capital lost to time. Surrounded by dense forest and haunting ruins, it offers a surreal, isolated glimpse into a forgotten era of history Nestled deep in the jungles of northern Cambodia, far from the tourist-trodden paths of Angkor Wat, lies […]
When asking Faye Tsui—fashion stylist, content creator and one of our July 2025 cover star Heart Evangelista’s most fabulous friends—for a travel recommendation, one might expect her to name an electric, fashion-forward city. But Siem Reap, the Cambodian city charged with tranquility and historic charm, makes sense for the Hong Kong-based creative, for when she wants a […]
SSH Solar Finance Plc on Wednesday announced that it will pay interest to bondholders for the period from January 31, 2025 to July 31, 2025, relating to its listed green bonds. The annual interest rate for the bonds is set at 8 per cent, composed of a fixed coupon rate of 4 per cent and a variable interest rate of […]
Demetra Holdings Plc on Wednesday published its investment portfolio report for the second quarter of 2025, revealing a total asset value of €528.64 million as of June 30, 2025. According to the report, cash and bank deposits accounted for the largest share of assets, with a total of €408.03 million, representing 77.19 per cent of the company’s total. The […]
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) and the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, to strengthen innovation and link the space technology with research. According to the announcement, the memorandum was signed by Keve president Stavros Stavrou and the CSEO president George Danos. The chamber explained that the agreement aims […]
Synopsis: The growth in the number of factories and enterprises is a testament to the trust that both domestic and especially international investors have in the Royal Government. The number of factories and enterprises in Cambodia has increased by over 5,000 or more than 13 percent in less than two years, according to a report […]
Synopsis: The significant rise is primarily attributed to the growing demand for raw rubber latex from several tire manufacturing factories operating in the Kingdom. Domestic consumption of rubber latex in Cambodia surged to 85,000 tonnes in the first six months of 2025, marking a remarkable 92 percent increase compared to the entirety of 2024, according […]
Synopsis: Nearly 75,000 French tourists visited the Kingdom during the first six months of 2025, an increase of 14 percent compared to the same period last year. Cambodia continues to be a preferred destination for French tourists, with the Kingdom welcoming around 75,000 French visitors during the first six months of 2025, an increase of […]
Synopsis: Cambodia maintains a trade surplus with China, largely due to its role as a low-cost manufacturing hub, experts say. Bilateral trade between Cambodia and China surged past $9.2 billion in the first six months of 2025, representing a strong 26 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to a recent report […]
Cyprus supports the European Commission’s strategy toward a stable and mutually beneficial EU–US trade agreement, Energy, Commerce and Industry Minister George Papanastasiou told an EU Foreign Affairs Council (Trade), held in Brussels this week. Papanastasiou also emphasised the need to diversify European supply chains by expanding the EU’s network of trade agreements, highlighting the importance […]
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) has opened nominations for the 2025 Cyprus Research Awards, marking the 18th consecutive year of honouring young and distinguished scientists in Cyprus. The awards aim to promote excellence and encourage the expansion of research and innovation across the country. This year’s accolades will be presented in three categories are […]
The construction sector in Cyprus recorded robust growth in 2023, with value added rising by 9.4 per cent compared to 2022, according to the results of a survey released on Tuesday by the state statistical service. The latest figures show that production value of the broader construction sector increased by 12 per cent, reaching €6.23 billion in […]
The Appeals Court has ruled in favour of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) in a case concerning the non-retroactive payment of salary increments to two of its employees, overturning an earlier judgment by the Administrative Court. The decision, delivered on July 10, 2025, upheld the legality of a disputed administrative decision made by the CBC in […]
Young people in Cyprus are among the most prolific users of social networks in the European Union, according to a survey released on Tuesday. The Eurostat survey for 2024 found that, in the EU on average, creating a user profile and posting messages or related activities was a widespread practice for 88 per cent of […]
On the occasion of French National Day, Mr Hun Sen, the President of the Senate of Cambodia, congratulated Gérard Larcher, the President of the Senate of the French Republic. “The celebration of the French National Day on July 14 is an event held in the highest regard by all nations committed to freedom, democracy, and […]