Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Thailand is expected to reach $15 billion by 2025, said a release on Wednesday. The optimism was shared during a meeting between Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of Cambodia and the outgoing Ambassador of Thailand Cherdkiat Atthakor. On behalf of the National Assembly, Sudary expressed her deep gratitude […]
Cambodia launched a $27 million project on Thursday to enhance the sustainability, export, competitiveness, and inclusiveness of the Kingdom’s cashew nut and pepper industries, according to a joint press release. Jointly funded by the European Union (EU) and Germany’s Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the five-year project will be implemented by the German Agency […]
Cambodia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.6 % this year, up from 5% compared to last year, boosted by a rise in garment exports and ongoing tourism recovery, said an ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) press release on Thursday. “A rebound in the garment sector due to stronger demand in major markets and a […]
Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport took off last month, registering a 10.5% increase compared to August 2023. According to data from AIA, passenger traffic reached 3.64 million in August 2024, up 10.5% compared to August 2023 levels. In detail, both domestic and international passenger traffic exceeded the corresponding figures for last year by 6.8% […]
The Industrial Turnover Index increased by 2.6% in June 2024 on an annual basis, Cystat said. The index reached 136.6 units (base year 2021=100). For the period January to June 2024, the index recorded an increase of 2% compared to the same period in the previous year. In manufacturing, the Industrial Turnover Index for June […]
The Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA) announced this week that it has signed a cooperation agreement with the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). This agreement paves the way for Cypriot IT companies to participate in the prestigious GITEX technology exhibition, held annually in Dubai. This agreement marks a significant step forward for Cyprus’ growing […]
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Keve) on Thursday announced that the Shorewinner project, a pioneering effort to advance skills in the offshore renewable energy sector, is set for its official launch in Cyprus. The chamber will host the event at its premises in Nicosia on September 26. It is scheduled to start at 11:00 and conclude at […]
Alessandro Camilotti joins from Swedish financial technology company Klarna Digital banking platform FINOM, which also has offices in Cyprus, announced the appointment of Alessandro Camilotti as its new chief financial officer on Thursday. The Amsterdam-based firm explained that Camilotti’s appointment aims to bolster the executive team as FINOM scales its operations across the European Union. […]
Cyprus’ Turnover Value Index for the transport and storage sector reached 139.4 units in the second quarter of 2024, marking an increase of 1.8 per cent compared to the same period last year. The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), which released its latest transport and storage sector report this week, noted that 2021 serves as the base year with a value […]
A large environmental and social initiative for Paphos and its neighbouring urban areas is advancing as architectural plans are being drawn up for the Eastern Linear Park. Situated along the borders of Paphos, Geroskipou, and Konia, the park will extend from the Limassol-Paphos motorway’s terminal roundabout to the Limnaria area in Kato Paphos. The project […]
The Bay of Lights, a transformative USD 16 billion coastal township development project, took center stage at the inaugural Singapore Business Expo 2024, coinciding with Singapore’s 59th Independence Day celebrations. Showcased as the groundbreaking project, the Bay of Lights is poised to transform Cambodia’s coastal economy and create ripple effects across the Southeast Asia region. Transforming […]
The Council for Development of Cambodia (CDC) is gearing up for an official trip to the United States to highlight the favourable investment climate that exists in Cambodia and attract potential investors from American companies to Cambodia. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, will […]
The benefits of investing in ASEAN and Cambodia are clear and compelling, Australian businesses were told recently by Sok Siphana, Senior Minister in charge of Special Missions, Chairman of the Trade Policy Advisory Board (TPAB) and Chairman of the Committee on the Promotion of Resolutions of Private Sector Issues. In his closing keynote address at […]
The Director General of the Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shanghai (CPIT Shanghai) Zhou Minhao, confirmed to Sun Chanthol, the First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), aiming to explore the possibility of participating in the promotion of tourism, as well as trade and private investment between Shanghai […]
Cambodia recorded 3.53 million air travellers during the first seven months of this year, up 20%, if compared to the same period last year, said a State Secretariat of Civil Aviation’s report on Wednesday. The report said international and domestic airlines had operated 33,439 flights to the Kingdom’s three international airports during the January-July period […]
Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, first vice-president of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), has expressed a desire to see more US and EU investment in Cambodia as the CDC prepares to launch a mission in the US to attract companies there later this month. He made the remarks during a meeting with […]