BusinessTuesday 04 March | 13:340 Comments By Kyriacos Nicolaou Share: Cyprus has recorded a surplus of €1.5 billion for 2024, equivalent to 4.5 per cent of GDP, according to preliminary results released on Tuesday by the state statistical service. This marks a sharp increase from the €631.5 million surplus recorded in 2023, which accounted for 2 per cent of GDP. Total […]
Tourism revenue in Cyprus saw a significant year-on-year increase of 17 per cent in December 2024, according to a report released on Tuesday by the state statistical service. Based on data collected from the traveller survey, which the service processes to produce its findings, tourism earnings for the month reached €86.9 million, up from €74.3 million in December 2023. For the entire year of […]
The Cyprus International Businesses Association (CIBA) is currently analysing the proposed tax reform, according to an official statement. Following its review, the statement said, CIBA will present its views and recommendations to president Nikos Christodoulides and Finance Minister Makis Keravnos. “These proposals will be made public immediately after submission,” the association said. Moreover, the association […]
Cypriots are heading to the countryside today to celebrate Green Monday, a public holiday that marks the start of Lent with fasting foods and outdoor festivities. The day is rooted in both religious and cultural traditions, bringing together families and friends for picnics, games and kite-flying. Municipalities and communities across the island are organising events featuring […]
Emirates announced on March 3 that it will introduce a new flight route between Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Siem Reap province in Cambodia. This initiative aims to boost both tourism and trade between the two countries. Starting June 3, Emirates will operate three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from Dubai to Siem […]
Phnom Penh, March 03, 2025 — The National Culture Day, celebrated every year on Mar. 3, is an important day in raising awareness of the great value of the country’s rich cultural heritage. The remarks were made by His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, in a recent royal message […]
Peninsula Bay Investment Co., Ltd. is investing $527 million in a 5-star hotel and commercial center project in Preah Sihanouk province, and local authorities are strongly supporting the project. On Wednesday, Long Dimanche, Deputy Governor of Preah Sihanouk province, presided over a meeting to discuss and gather feedback on the full environmental impact assessment study […]
Cambodia reaffirmed a firm stance on continued active engagement in the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) process, contributing to the ongoing strengthening of Asia-Europe relations, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn. “Despite the current challenges, Cambodia, as an active member and Chair of the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit in […]
Contestants in the Miss Global 2025 beauty pageant have thanked Cambodia for a warm welcome and charming hospitality. The Miss Global organisation stated: Thank you Cambodia for such an unforgettable experience filled with smiles, friendships, and meaningful memories. Every moment here has been truly special and will always stay in my heart. ❤️ Now, onto the next adventure—see […]
Pich Chanmony, chairwoman of the Hun Sen and Bun Rany Foundation’s Scholarship Committee for Underprivileged Students, said that the scholarships have played a vital role in the development of Cambodia’s human capital. Chanmony made the remarks on Friday at the Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre during a meeting with nearly 2,000 recipients of the […]
Cambodia is proud to have been granted hosting rights for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifying matches for the first time, announced the Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC), on Thursday, February 27. The 2026 cup will take place in Australia, in March next year. The qualifying tournament will take place from June 23 to July […]
The Korean Water Resources Corporation, known as K-water, a Korean government agency responsible for comprehensive water resource development and the provision of both public and industrial water in South Korea, is exploring investment opportunities in Cambodia’s water resource management sector. Yun Seog-dae, President of K-water and Chairman of the Asian Water Council (AWC), and his […]
Prime Minister Hun Manet’s recent diplomatic and economic achievements were highlighted, reinforcing Cambodia’s role in regional and international platforms, strengthening foreign relations, and boosting economic resilience. Jean-François Tain, Minister Delegate Attached to the Prime Minister in charge of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, emphasised Cambodia’s evolving role in global affairs and economic strategy during the […]
Hun Many, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Civil Service (MCS), Saturday said that the trust between the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) and the private sector drives investments and fosters continuous growth in the Kingdom. Addressing the opening ceremony of the ‘Auto Show 2025’ attended by the delegation of Cambodian Oknha Association (COA) led […]
The famed Angkor Archaeological Park received 279,640 foreign tourists in the first two months of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 18.8 percent, a state-owned Angkor Enterprise’s report showed on March 1. Angkor made $13.16 million from ticket sales during the aforementioned period, up 17.21 percent, stated the report. In February alone, the park welcomed 133,464 […]
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of Luxembourg (MAE) held discussions on the Kingdom’s investment and business climate to strengthen bilateral cooperation. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of CDC, granted the courtesy visit to the Luxembourger […]