ASEAN leaders yesterday called for a united response to the unilateral US tariffs, emphasizing unity and resilience amid global economic challenges. Presiding over the 46th ASEAN Summit themed ‘Inclusivity and Sustainability’ in Kuala Lumpur, Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim, also Chair of ASEAN 2025, stressed the need to address economic challenges jointly in the […]
Limassol will host the European Maritime Day (EMD) on May 21 and 22, 2026, as Cyprus takes the helm of the EU presidency, welcoming the continent’s maritime community to the island’s for two days of dialogue, networking, and action on the future of Europe’s blue economy. The handover ceremony took place on Friday in Cork, […]
Lots of local talent at revamped Fengaros Festival 2025 With summer just around the corner, it is time to start looking ahead to the epic summer festivals that will fill the cultural agenda. One of them is Fengaros Festival, an institution that has never been a stranger to reinvention. Its 13th edition this year signals […]
Paphos’ municipal ‘park of colours’ was inaugurated on Sunday, coinciding with the city’s flower festival. The event began with a procession of floats and a children’s parade in the new urban green space, which was buzzing with music, dance and creative and sports activities throughout the day. Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos said the project combined […]
Air Cambodia’s new ATR72-600 aircraft will arrive for the first time at Phnom Penh International Airport on May 26, 2025. As planned, the new ATR72-600 aircraft will arrive at Phnom Penh International Airport on the evening of May 26, 2025, with the participation of Dr. Mao Havannal, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the […]
To bolster the nation’s energy infrastructure, the Cambodian Parliament has officially approved a draft law facilitating payment guarantees to 24 electricity investment companies. This landmark decision was made during the fourth session of the seventh National Assembly, which was held on May 22, 2025. The new law comes in response to the surging demand for […]
As double taxation agreements (DTAs) between Laos and the Philippines with Cambodia are set to enter into force soon, Cambodian economists are optimistic that foreign direct investment (FDI) from the two countries and bilateral trade will rise. Cambodia’s general department of taxation believes the DTAs are not designed to avoid double taxation; they also build […]
Average monthly earnings in Cyprus increased by 5% in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to preliminary data released by CySTAT. On a quarterly basis, and after adjusting for seasonal fluctuations, earnings rose by 1.2% in Q4 2024 compared to the previous quarter. Specifically, the average monthly earnings […]
The message that Cyprus has always been and will always be an investment destination has been sent by the Managing Partner of K. Treppides & Co Group, Marios Cosma, who also emphasises that the country’s image has changed. In an interview with InBusinessNews, Cosma makes particular mention of the change in approach on the part […]
The Cambodian government has announced that Techo International Airport will commence operations on September 9. No explanation was given for the new opening date, although on May 13, Sinn Chanserey Vutha, secretary of state and spokesperson for the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA), told The Post that the final round of inspections and audits […]
A versatile grape deserves to be celebrated every day It is the time of the year when our taste buds prepare to welcome the hot summer months. Lots of aromatic whites, light reds and plenty of bubbly. And while rosé isn’t getting the breathless press it was a few years ago, wine afficionados are still […]
It’s not just the beaches and nightlife that bring visitors year after year — centuries of history and culture amid spectacular scenery make this the perfect destination Xenia Taliotis Friday May 23 2025, 5.00am BST, The Times Every generation of my family has been born in Cyprus and the magnetic pull of its blue-flag beaches, […]
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) is holding consultations with the private sector to highlight the requirement for a comprehensive regulatory framework for EV charging services in the Kingdom. This was stressed at an event organised by the MME under the theme ‘Principles and Procedures for Managing and Regulating the Development and Provision of […]
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said here on Thursday that the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) has boosted the kingdom’s trade and economic growth and improved local livelihoods. The 11-sq-km SSEZ, jointly ventured by Chinese and Cambodian companies, is a flagship project under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Hun Manet made remarks during a […]
The Kingdom earned nearly $150 million from rubber and rubberwood exports during the first four months of 2025, marking a 19.74 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to a report released on Wednesday by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). The report stated that between January and April 2025, […]
For years, Cambodia’s economic narrative was characterised by rapid growth fuelled primarily by low-cost labour and foreign direct investment (FDI), particularly in the garment manufacturing sector. Factories proliferated across the country, export volumes soared and employment opportunities flourished, creating the foundation for a decade of impressive GDP growth. However, as the global economic landscape evolves, […]