Invest Cyprus on Monday announced the launch of a series of strategic meetings with regional and local authorities aimed at mapping and promoting investment projects that are open to foreign investors. According to the announcement, this initiative seeks to enhance collaboration between local government and the organisation to position Cyprus as a prime destination for […]
Phnom Penh, December 13, 2024 — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet expressed pride in the nation’s export achievements as he opened the Cambodian Trade Expo at the PH Green Hall Center in Phnom Penh. Speaking at the ceremony, the Prime Minister celebrated the impressive growth of Cambodian exports, which have been steadily increasing each year. […]
A new record high number of passengers passing through the Republic of Cyprus’ airports has been set this year, with it projected that more than 12 million people will have taken off or landed at Larnaca and Paphos by the end of the year. The two airports’ holding company Hermes airports’ senior director Maria Kouroupi […]
The €170 million expansion plans for Larnaca and Paphos airports are now open for public consultation, with feedback invited until January 15, 2025. Hermes Airports, the operator under a long-term concession agreement, said that it seeks to modernise facilities, address increasing passenger traffic, and bolster Cyprus’ standing as a key regional aviation hub. The second phase of expansion of Larnaca International Airport, with a budget of €95 […]
Trade between Cambodia and Vietnam reached $7.08 billion in the January to November period of the year, a rise of 20.6 percent, even as the neighbouring country consolidated its position as the second-biggest export market of the Kingdom, next only to the United States. According to the trade data, released by the General Department of […]
The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea (MOTIE) Saturday jointly organised a business event to strengthen bilateral relations by fostering strategic trade partnerships and enhancing the Kingdom’s investment potential. The ‘Cambodia-Korea Trade and Investment Forum’ was presided over by Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, […]
The annual “Angkor Thanksgiving” event demonstrates the national pride, civilisation, culture, and history and contributes to promoting Cambodia’s cultural and tourism potential, through which the tourists can continue to see the testimony of the great achievements of the highly talented Khmer ancestors. First Lady Pich Chanmony Hun Manet made the remarks when she and Men […]
Going by the current trend, Cambodia is poised to receive 6.7 million foreign tourists by the end of this year, surpassing the pre-Covid-19 milestone of 6.6 million. This was disclosed by Tourism Minister Huot Hak at the 11th Sea Festival in Kampot recently. “By the end of 2024, Cambodia expects to receive approximately 6.7 million […]
About 48% of new registrations of passenger cars in Cyprus were electric and, mainly, hybrid cars in 2023, in line with the EU average and reflecting the development of this market in the country despite the overall low percentage of usage of electric cars. More specifically, and according to data released by Eurostat, in 2023, […]
Hellenic Bank on Monday announced a reduction in its reference rate for loans linked to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) base rate. Effective from December 18, 2024, the rate will decrease by 0.25 percentage points, moving from 3.40 per cent to 3.15 per cent. “This reduction will also affect loans tied to Euribor interbank rates, […]
The Commissioner of State Aid Control Stella Michaelidou on Monday approved a €3 million grant scheme to boost rural tourism. Specifically, the scheme seeks to provide support for the renovation or enhancement of hotels and tourist accommodations in rural, mountainous, and remote areas. The scheme, originally announced on December 6, will be implemented by the Deputy Ministry of Tourism. Titled […]
Capital Intelligence Ratings has upgraded Hellenic Bank’s foreign currency long-term rating to “BBB-” from “BB”, citing significant improvements in financial stability and capitalisation. This took place on the same day when S&P Global Ratings upgraded Cyprus’ long-term credit rating to “A-” from “BBB+” with a stable outlook. Regarding Hellenic Bank, the agency also upgraded its […]
CyRIC and bialoom, two Cypriot organisations, are contributing to the PhotonMed project, a major initiative in healthcare innovation, according to an official announcement. PhotonMed is a €32 million international project aimed at revolutionising medical diagnostics and therapeutic tools using photonics technology. This initiative, coordinated by Finland’s VTT, brings together 39 partners across nine countries and […]
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Monday announced the appointment of Philokypros Rousounides as its new secretary general. The chamber said that Rousounides will assume his duties on January 1, succeeding the current secretary general, Marios Tsiakkis, who is retiring. The announcement also mentioned that Rousounides holds an MBA in international business and “brings extensive experience in […]
In the first 11 months of 2024, Cambodia received approximately 6 million international tourists, an increase of 22 percent compared to the same period in 2023. This is according to a report by the Ministry of Tourism. Mr. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, said at the 11th Sea Festival in Kampot province on December 13, […]
Cyprus’ Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has announced the launch of the first urban express bus route, aimed at improving commuter efficiency and easing traffic congestion in the capital, Nicosia. Starting Tuesday, December 17, 2024, and in collaboration with the operating company Cyprus Public Transport, the new Route X13 will be operational. The route […]