Cambodia has taken a step toward climate-resilient development by issuing its first green bond, positioning itself alongside other developing economies which are striving to close persistent financing gaps through sustainable debt markets. This development was highlighted in a new flagship report by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), launched […]
Synopsis: The scheme is in line with the Royal Government’s Pentagonal Strategy – Phase 1, focusing on economic diversification, financial inclusivity, and private sector development. In a major move to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and large firms in securing much-needed financing, the Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) has launched a $200 […]
The Royal Government of Cambodia will develop a national policy to promote the agro-industrial sector in the western region of the country as part of its efforts to diversify the national economy, Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Tuesday. “I have assigned our policy-making committee to draft an investment policy focused on agro-industrial and industrial […]
Synopsis: Air Cambodia to launch flight service to Osaka and Tokyo with one stop in China. The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) and Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism signed a memorandum of understanding on the flight service operation between Cambodia and Japan. The MoU was signed by Mao Havannall, Minister in […]
Synopsis: Reconnecting flights and opening new air routes have contributed significantly to the growth of air passengers and foreign tourists to Cambodia. Foreign tourist arrivals in Cambodia’s three international airports soared to 1.21 million in the first five months, a 23 percent increase over the 986,435 visitors recorded during the same period in 2024, a […]
Cambodia’s famed Angkor Archaeological Park earned $26.3 million from ticket sales during the first half of 2025, up 8 percent compared to the same period last year, said an official report released on Tuesday. The UNESCO-listed Angkor attracted 567,673 international tourists during the January-June period this year, up 8.7 percent compared to the same period […]
More than 80 projects with a total budget of over €1 billion, extending from the urban fabric of Nicosia to the suburban communities of the province, have been announced by President Nikos Christodoulides. He was speaking at the Nicosia Municipal Theater on 30 June, as part of his tour of Municipalities and Communities of Cyprus. […]
Revenue from tourism recorded an annual increase of 39.9% in April, with Cystat figures showing it had reached €304.2m in April 2025, compared to €217.4m the corresponding month of the previous year. For the period of January – April 2025, revenue from tourism is estimated at €582.5m compared to €440.7m in the corresponding period of 2024, […]
This year is pivotal for Cyprus’ tourism, President Nikos Christodoulides, has said, addressing the General Assembly of the Cyprus Hotel Association (PASYXE), in Nicosia. Speaking at the 1 July event, he said that for the government, tourism is not only a sector with a strong contribution to the country’s economy but also a key pillar of […]
The global maritime community will once again converge in Limassol this October for the Maritime Cyprus Conference 2025, a flagship event for the international shipping industry, held under the theme ‘Unlocking the Future …of Shipping’. Organised by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping, in collaboration with the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) and the Cyprus Shipowners’ Association, […]
Cyprus tourism revenue up 39.9 per cent in April Tourism revenue in Cyprus experienced a significant rise in April 2025, reaching €304.2 million according to the latest results from the passengers survey conducted by the state statistical service. This represents a 39.9 per cent increase compared to April 2024, when revenue stood at €217.4 million. The stastitistical service also reported that tourists from Lebanon, Switzerland and the United […]
ABA Bank, the largest commercial bank in Cambodia, announced a strategic partnership with Pethyoeung, a leading local health-tech company, to streamline digital payments across Cambodia’s healthcare sector. Under this partnership, ABA KHQR will be integrated as the default payment method within Pethyoeung’s billing platform, serving its affiliated healthcare providers, including clinics, hospitals, and pharmacies nationwide. […]
The Ministry of Interior, General Department of Immigration has announced the official launch of the new Cambodia v-Pass (Visitor Pass) system, replacing traditional immigration stamps or QR code slips for foreign travelers entering and exiting Cambodia via international airports and seaports, effective July 1, 2025. Following a trial period which began January 1, 2024, the […]
The 2025 Hi View platform and the first Cambodian AI short drama were launched on Sunday, aiming to promote the innovative application of AI-Generated Content (AIGC) technology in Cambodia’s digital cultural industry. The event was co-organised by China’s Guangxi Yaoxiang Cultural Communication Co., Ltd. and Cambodia’s BKL Media Production Company. Pok Borak, Director of the […]
Synopsis: The lucky draw will identify 2,500 families from provincial capitals for eligibility screening to receive three hectares of residential and agricultural land in Stung Treng province. The government has launched the first round of a lucky draw for applicants under the Forest Protection Land Grant Programme for Sustainable Development, which was established last year. […]
The preliminary general government fiscal results, which are prepared by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat), indicate a surplus of 551.2 million euros (1.6% of GDP) for the period of January-May 2025, compared to a surplus of €542.6 million (1.6% of GDP) that was recorded during the period of January-May 2024.