Synopsis: Senior Minister Ly Thuch tells investors to consider expanding their ventures in Cambodia, supporting China’s ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ as well as the ‘Cambodia-China Diamond Cooperation’. Ly Thuch, Senior Minister and Chairman of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP), urged Chinese investors to explore investment opportunities in Cambodia. Speaking at […]
‘I would look down and I would only see hundreds of metres of nothingness’ Cyprus mountaineering is having a moment; while one team successfully reached the dangerous Belukha peak in July, another readies to climb one of the world’s highest peaks, both pushing themselves to the limits of endurance. Cyprus-based Andrei Novikov and Alex Larin, […]
The Chief Scientist, Demetris Skourides has launched a new podcast series aimed at putting people, purpose and innovation at the heart of the artificial intelligence (AI) debate. Fearless Future, produced at UCLan Cyprus’ media studio and streamed live on LinkedIn, is the first podcast of its kind in Cyprus to be designed for individuals, citizens […]
Synopsis: With its favourable climate, expanding cultivation areas, and growing interest from international buyers, Cambodia is positioning itself as a principal player in the global supply chain of cashew nuts. The Kingdom is a rising star in the global cashew nut industry, with demand for Cambodian cashews increasing from across the world, Foodbodia, an online […]
Cambodia’s trade with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries reached $22.99 billion in the first seven months of 2025, up 15.7 percent from $19.87 billion over the same period last year, said an official report on Monday. The country’s exports to fellow RCEP members amounted to $5.77 billion during the January-July period this […]
Hotels across Cyprus are currently operating at peak capacity, with bookings at significantly high levels and occupancy rates reaching up to 90%. This trend is expected to continue throughout August, the peak month of the summer season. A key contributing factor to the near-full hotels appears to be the recovery of the Israeli market, following […]
Tourism board of Larnaca seeks to give ancient history a modern twist to appeal to a new generation of visitors At exactly 10am on a warm Saturday morning, I boarded the Doremi, part of the Larnaca Napa Sea Cruises fleet. The sky was cloudless, the sea crystalline, and the wind blowing lightly as the waves lapped […]
Kritharaki with Drunken Prawns A quick and easy weeknight supper made with simple ingredients. If you have orzo and prawns, please make it! It’s very delicious, a marriage of kritharaki and prawns that come together to create a mouthwatering Greek dish. Serve on its own or with a green salad! 1 tbsp plus 2 tbsp […]
Welcome to August in Cyprus – the month of paradoxes and opportunities Time stands still in August. At least in Cyprus, it does. Shops close, work is paused, tourists are in, locals are out. Cultural life is brimming, the beaches are packed, and inland cities are empty. Some love to catch planes, others like to […]
One year has passed since the launch of the interbank ESG assessment project for Cypriot businesses, implemented by Artemis Credit Bureau through the Synesgy platform. According to a statement by the Association of Banks of Cyprus, this project represents a significant step towards integrating the principles of environmental, social, and corporate governance, known as ESG, into Cyprus’s […]
Synopsis: The plant will play a crucial role in supporting Pursat’s rising electricity consumption, and help advance Cambodia’s carbon neutrality goals. A 10-megawatt solar power plant with an integrated battery storage system, developed by SchneiTec ZEALOUS, was officially inaugurated on Friday, marking a significant milestone in Cambodia’s transition towards clean and sustainable energy. The inauguration […]
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting August 4: Cyprus recorded the lowest annual inflation rate among eurozone countries in July 2025, with consumer prices rising by just 0.1 per cent year-on-year, according to preliminary data released by Eurostat. This represents a further slowdown compared with the 0.5 per cent […]
On 29 July 2025, ABA Bank and the Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) signed two credit guarantee agreements: Economic Stimulus Guarantee Scheme (ESGS) and Rice Export Guarantee Scheme Phase 2 (REGS 2). The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Bibhu Pandey, Chief Credit Officer of ABA Bank, No Lida, Chief Executive Officer […]
The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) has officially joined the European research project PoCCardio, a major initiative focused on improving the prediction and prevention of myocardial infarctions. The project, titled Personalised Medicine by using an Advanced Point-of-Care Tool for Stratified Treatment in High Risk Cardiovascular Patients, brings together leading institutions across Europe to develop […]
Synopsis: Cambodia’s exports to the US exceeds $5.5 billion in the first six months of 2025, marking a 25.6 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The Royal Government Friday formally announced the implementation of a zero percent customs tariff on goods originating from the United States, aimed at boosting bilateral trade and […]
Signals were already evident in 2024 and now, with the tourist season at its peak, it is definitively confirmed that Poland constitutes by far the second main source of tourist flow after the United Kingdom for Paphos in 2025. Official arrival data, flights from the country’s airports and bookings show that this Central European country continues from […]