Two small nations, one big opportunity – why Cyprus should look East to unlock growth What do Cambodia and Cyprus have in common? On the surface, not much. One’s tucked in Southeast Asia, the other sits at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find that […]

A major initiative to reconnect Lebanon and Cyprus via ferry is being spearheaded by the Lebanese conglomerate INDEVCO Group, which also maintains business interests in Greece. Currently, Cyprus is only accessible from Lebanon by air or private boats—a limitation that this new venture aims to overcome. The project was originally conceived in 2021 by Neemat Frem, Member of […]

Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia ignite a global eco-tourism wave in 2025. Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia are no longer just beach escapes or cultural stops. Instead, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia ignite a global eco-tourism movement like never before. These nations are not just participating in tourism—they’re leading it. Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia […]

PHNOM PENH (Bernama): Two Cambodian companies commenced their first export of cashew nuts and dried mangoes to Malaysia on Thursday under a private sector partnership agreement. Ample Agro Product Co Ltd and Kirirom Food Production Co Ltd signed separate memoranda of understanding with TrackinTech Solutions Sdn Bhd on January 23 this year to facilitate the […]

Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, emphasised that the Royal Government of Cambodia remains highly attentive to the well-being of all citizens, especially the youth, who serve as the nation’s future pillars. He made these remarks on May 7 during the inauguration ceremony of Buddhism’s achievements at Pean Rong pagoda in Pean Rong […]

President José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste praised Cambodia as a “good and great friend” during a meeting with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen in Dili on May 8. “Cambodia is a good and great friend of the East Timorese,” President Ramos-Horta stated during the talks, as relayed by Senate Spokesperson Chea Thirith. He expressed gratitude for […]

Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen delivered a keynote address to the plenary session of Timor-Leste’s National Parliament on May 8, during his three-day official visit. The event was attended by representatives from Timor-Leste’s five political parties. In his address, Hun Sen focused on three key areas: the bilateral relationship between Cambodia and Timor-Leste since its […]

The Ministry of Tourism said in a report on Friday that Cambodia welcomed 1.83 million international tourists in the first quarter of 2025, up from 1.58 million in the same period last year. The report said Thailand still topped the chart among foreign tourist arrivals to the Southeast Asian country during the January-March period this […]

Karavias says Eurobank on track with 2025 targets amid global risks Eurobank Holdings on Friday posted total net profits of €314 million for the first quarter of 2025, marking a 9.4 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. The bank announced that organic revenues rose by 14.2 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter, reaching €807 million, while total revenues increased by 9.6 per cent to €827 […]

Cambodia’s three international airports including the Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, and Sihanoukville International Airport, handled a combined 2.52 million air passengers during the first four months of 2025. These figures soared by 18 percent compared to the same period last year, a report from the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation […]

From January to April 2025, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved investment projects worth approximately $3.4 billion, an increase of 34 percent compared to the same period in 2024. According to the CDC, the registration of investment projects increased to 231, 80 percent from 128 in the same period last year. In […]

Over the first four months of 2025, the number of Chinese investors and tourists visiting Cambodia increased by approximately 20 to 30 percent compared to the same period last year, driven in part by renewed interest in investment opportunities following the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Making these remarks on Monday, President of the […]

An official said on Wednesday that Cambodia exported garments, footwear, and travel goods worth $3.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025, up 20 percent year over year. “The growth reflects Cambodia’s sound economic performance amidst global complexities and uncertainties in political and economic aspects,” Sun Mesa, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Labour and […]

Cambodia’s e-commerce sector is poised for strong growth, with the market projected to reach $1.78 billion by 2025, up from $1.51 billion in 2024, according to iTrade Bulletin by the Ministry of Commerce (MoC). The data represents a compound annual growth rate of 17.88 percent, highlighting the rapid digital adoption among consumers and businesses. The […]

In April 2025 alone, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 59 investment projects with a total capital of $860 million, bringing the total number of approved projects in the first four months of 2025 to 231. According to a May 6 press release from the CDC, the 59 approved projects are expected […]

Kratie — The Kratie Mekong River Bridge has achieved a significant construction milestone with the installation of its final structural beam, marking near-completion of the project. On May 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM, the Shanghai Construction Group (SCG) installed the last beam at the 26th span, thereby connecting the entire bridge structure, according to an […]