Euromoney, a leading international magazine specialising in banking, finance, and financial markets, has awarded the Bank of Cyprus the title of the best bank in Cyprus for 2024. This marks the ninth occasion that the bank has received this accolade from Euromoney. In a statement, the bank said that the award, which assessed its performance […]
I’m sipping a negroni at a rooftop bar, watching distant neon illuminations come to life as the sun dips over the horizon. Thirty-seven storeys below, honking traffic jams herald another chaotic Friday night as revellers head out on the town, searching for the next good meal or watering hole to wash away the stresses of […]
Cambodia’s exports of garments, footwear and travel goods (GFT) jumped by 17.95 percent in the first seven months of this year, compared to the same period last year, earning the country $7.5 billion, according to the latest trade data of the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). The GFT exports, the biggest export earner […]
Cambodia exported 379,546 tonnes of milled rice in the first seven months of this year, up 4.6 percent from 362,708 tonnes in the same period last year, a report from the Cambodian Rice Federation showed yesterday. The exports earned the country $280 million, up from $253 million recorded in the same period last year, the […]
Cambodia exported a total of 379,546 tonnes of milled rice in the first seven months of 2024, earning a revenue of $280 million, the Cambodia Rice Federation said in a news release on Monday. Some 53 companies shipped milled rice to 64 countries and regions during the January-July period, the news release said, adding that […]
During the period January-March 2024, the total weight of goods transported by road in Cyprus increased by 3.7% compared to the corresponding period of 2023, according to data published by CySTAT. During this period, 10.86 million tonnes were transported, compared to 10.48 million tonnes transported in the first quarter of 2023. Meanwhile, the weight of […]
Paphos’ Regional Tourism Board (Etap) said that it is currently developing a digital strategy for the entire Paphos district, along with action plans for the years 2025-2027. “Through this study, Etap Paphos aims to assess the digital competence of the destination and chart a course to remain at the forefront of digitalisation and the use of technological tools through a well-structured strategy”, […]
Cyprus – A perfect blend of work and leisure In recent years, the concept of working remotely has evolved from a niche practice to a mainstream way of life. As more professionals embrace the freedom to work from anywhere, destinations around the world are fighting for the attention of digital nomads. Among these contenders, Cyprus has become […]
Larnaca was one of the most popular destinations for travellers flying from London’s Heathrow airport in July, according to an announcement released on Monday. “Venice and Larnaca proved popular destinations for those jetting off for some summer sun, as Doha and Dublin joined Dubai and JFK as the latest routes with one million passengers travelling to and from Heathrow this year,” […]
With many people on holiday in Cyprus, now is the time to enjoy traditional produce August is a great time to visit Cyprus’ mountain and rural villages, to find solace in their cooler climate and traditional fun in the many local festivals that are on this month. Nearly every rural community organises annual events in […]
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia will launch in September an e-Arrival card scheme for air passengers arriving in the Southeast Asian country, Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Monday, reported Xinhua. The e-Arrival digital card will replace paper forms for immigration, health and customs declarations. It will be available either at www.arrival.gov.kh or via the Cambodia e-Arrival […]
Construction of a monument in Paphos to the Greek Revolution of 1821 was completed on Sunday. The monument is located within the town’s municipal garden. Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos said the monument will “inspire the next generations with the visions and values of the great struggle, and at the same time transmit to modern society, and […]
Cambodia’s economy is enriched by the United States market, the largest export partner representing nearly 40 percent of all exports in 2023, generating over a million jobs in the Kingdom. Disclosing this at Cambodia’s first US trade show themed, ‘US Food & Beverage Showcase’ held in Rosewood Phnom Penh on Thursday, Aleksandra Zittle, Acting Deputy […]
Credit cards in Cambodia have grown 20 percent in 2023, showing that customers have become more savvy in using new financial instruments. The number of credit cards has risen 20 percent to 223,749 in 2023 from 185,360 in 2022. But as a percentage of total credit in the system, credit cards still form a small […]
Continuing with its robust growth, Cambodia’s exported goods worth $14.76 billion to foreign markets in the first seven months of 2024. The figure represented a 14 percent increase compared to the same period last year when exports totalled $12.9 billion, a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise showed on Sunday. The US […]
Cambodia’s aviation sector is experiencing a significant uptick in the first half of 2024 with the country’s three international airports handling a combined 3.03 million air passengers from January to June, up 22 percent from 2.48 million recorded in the same period last year. Figures from the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) showed that […]