By Kristina Cernakevica Two weeks ago, something quite revolutionary happened in the heart of Limassol. University Square – often a site of casual weekend strolls – became the stage for Cyprus’s first truly low-impact community celebration. The Zero Trace Festival, held on June 21 and 22, didn’t just invite people to enjoy food, music, and […]
Synopsis: Sora Bar in the country’s tallest hotel is ranked 65th in the extended list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars, marking a milestone in Cambodia’s rapidly developing bar scene. Cambodia’s bar scene is celebrating a historic milestone as Sora Bar at Rosewood Phnom Penh becomes the first bar in the Kingdom to be featured in […]
Synopsis: Siem Reap attracted nearly 2.9 million tourists in the first half of 2025, reflecting an increase of more than 50 percent compared to the same period last year. The Ministry of Tourism and Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) will jointly organise new and international tourism events to attract more national and international tourists […]
Synopsis: Despite unusual weather patterns, Cambodia saw a 15 percent increase in export volume over the last five months. Cambodia saw a 15 percent increase in export volume over the last five months. However, farmers experienced rising costs due to an increased reliance on pesticides and disease management, according to the Cashew nut Association of […]
Synopsis: Both sides discussed several key topics including strengthening cooperation in production and supply chains, the impact of implementing measures related to the origin of goods and challenges faced by Chinese investors. Cambodia and China Wednesday reiterated their commitment to further boost the bilateral economic, trade, and investment cooperation, with a particular focus on the […]
Cambodia’s foreign trade volume hit $30.57 billion in the first half of 2025, up 17 percent over the same period last year, an official report said on Thursday. The kingdom’s total exports amounted to $14.29 billion during the cited period, a year-on-year increase of 16 per cent, and total imports reached $16.28 billion, up 18 […]
The Chief Scientist, Demetris Skourides, has concluded a high-level business visit to the United Arab Emirates, reinforcing Cyprus’ positioning as a forward-looking hub for artificial intelligence, deep technology, and innovation-led economic growth. The visit formed part of Cyprus’ broader strategy under Vision 2035 to foster cross-border partnerships, attract international investment, and accelerate the global competitiveness […]
The board of directors of Mall of Cyprus approved an interim dividend of €13.5 million, following a review of the company’s financial position based on the provisional 2025 accounts. According to an announcement, the dividend will be distributed proportionally to shareholders registered with the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) as of July 23. Shareholders will receive […]
Cytacom Solutions Ltd, a subsidiary of Cyta, on Thursday announced that it recently signed the renewal of its collective labour agreements for the 2025–2027 period. These agreements, the company said, cover both its monthly and hourly-paid staff. Moreover, according to a statement issued by Cyta, the agreements “confirm the strong cooperation and mutual trust between […]
Cyprus recorded a trade deficit of €3.26 billion in the first five months of 2025, slightly up from €3.18 billion in the same period of 2024, according to figures released on Thursday by the statistical service. Specifically, total imports of goods from January to May 2025 amounted to €5.37 billion, rising by 13.7 per cent from €4.73 billion in […]
Financial literacy and AI focus of NBG innovation programme The National Bank of Greece on Thursday announced the launch of its 16th Innovation and Technology Competition as part of its NBG Business Seeds programme. “This initiative is the longest-running innovation support institution in Greece and Cyprus, promoting individuals with vision and offering them the tools and guidance needed […]
Invest Cyprus chairman Evgenios Evgeniou addressed foreign investors at the 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards in Nicosia on Wednesday, reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to working with the international investment community to build a more diversified and innovative Cyprus. Speaking at the event, Evgeniou highlighted the growing confidence in Cyprus as an investment destination, pointing […]
Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides recently completed a high-level business visit to the United Arab Emirates, according to an announcement released on Thursday. The visit aimed to “reinforce Cyprus’ role as a forward-looking hub for artificial intelligence, deep technology, and innovation-led economic growth”. “The visit formed part of Cyprus’ broader strategy under Vision 2035 to foster […]
MUMBAI: In a landmark move that signals bold ambitions for international expansion and cross-border innovation, HT Labs, the innovation and product arm of HT Media, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Doers Company—organisers of Europe’s leading innovation events such as Reflect Festival and the upcoming Doers Summit. The MoU was formalised […]
An air-conditioned space was opened on Wednesday by Larnaca municipality to offer mostly the elderly a place to cool off in the face of extremely high temperatures. It said the safety and wellbeing of citizens was its priority. The space is located in Chrysostomio Melathro, Epidavrou 22-24 and is open daily from 8am to 5pm. Cool […]
Synopsis: Cambodia is actively negotiating free trade agreements with several countries and preparing to access new markets, ensuring that Cambodia is not overly dependent on any single partner. Prime Minister Hun Manet is scheduled to chair a crucial meeting next week to review Cambodia’s procedures and proposals aimed at expanding the export of agricultural products […]