Brussels, Belgium – The digital travel permit for foreigners to enter the European Union should cost 20 euros ($23), almost triple the original planned fee, under a proposal published Friday. The adjustment to the yet-to-be implemented ETIAS scheme for visa-exempt nationals comes as the European Commission seeks to boost its financial resources to fund an array of […]
Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, received a delegation from the Malaysia-Cambodia Business Association (MCBA), led by its President, Dr. Dato’ Sri Ricky Yaw, at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh this afternoon. During the courtesy call, Dr. Dato’ Sri Ricky Yaw introduced the MCBA as a platform […]
The Larnaca tourism board (Etap), in collaboration with local authorities and with the support of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, is pressing ahead with a series of targeted interventions to showcase the authentic character of Larnaca’s communities and enhance the region’s appeal. According to Etap, these initiatives form part of a wider action plan for the gradual aesthetic […]
Cyprus has emerged as a key growth market for major Greek IT groups, which are steadily expanding their presence on the island while boosting their international reach across Europe. From subsidiaries and acquisitions to strategic partnerships, more than a dozen Greek companies are now active in Cyprus, tapping into its revenue opportunities and favourable business environment. According to […]
President of the hoteliers association (Pasyxe) Thanos Michaelides on Friday said hotel occupancy in July ranges between 80 and 85 per cent, stating that the flow of reservations is normal for this time of year. “We are at the peak of the summer season,” Michaelides told to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), explaining that July and August […]
Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou participated in the Informal Competitiveness Council of the European Union on Research, which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, between July 16–17, 2025. According to an announcement released on Friday, the minister held political discussions with a number of his counterparts. During these discussions, the minister is said […]
The national flag carrier – Air Cambodia (K6) flight K6929 landed on July 18 at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport from Shenzhen, China, carrying a whole load of passengers, marking the inauguration of the first direct flight route between Angkor Wat—a UNESCO World Heritage site—and China’s four major first-tier cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. […]
EU proposes $2.33 trillion budget BRUSSELS – The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a two-trillion-euro ($2.33 trillion) budget for 2028-2034 for the European Union (EU). The budget proposal would raise EU spending to an average of 1.26% of the bloc’s gross national income, up from around 1.1% during the current 2021-2027 cycle. European Commission President Ursula […]
Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received a farewell call from Park Jung Wook, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to Cambodia, at the ministry yesterday, upon the conclusion of his diplomatic mission. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, during the farewell meeting, […]
Synopsis: Both countries underline the need to foster new investment opportunities that would benefit the two countries. Cambodian Ambassador to Bulgaria Chea Chanboribo Tuesday suggested establishing the Cambodia-Romania Chamber of Commerce, envisioning it as a platform to facilitate dialogue and create new investment opportunities for the mutual benefit of both countries. The suggestion was made […]
Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng Football Club (PKR Svay Rieng) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the upgrade of Svay Rieng Stadium this morning. The stadium was built in 2015 with a seating capacity of around 2,000 which was expanded to about 4,000 spectators in 2023. The ceremony was presided over by club president Dy Vichea, […]
Synopsis: Officials are actively working to attract more foreign investment into the cashew nut sector, particularly in processing and value-added production. Cambodia exported cashew nuts worth over $700 million in the first six months of 2025, an increase of 56 percent compared to the same period last year. According to a report released by the […]
Synopsis: Trade between the Kingdom and UK exceeded $300 million in the first four months of 2025, up nine percent compared to the same period last year. At a total import cost of $10.3 million, cars topped Cambodian imports from Britain last year, according to the latest statistics released by the British Department for Business […]
Synopsis: Both countries are pursuing initiatives to enhance their economic relationship, creating a more favourable environment for trade and investment. Bilateral trade between Cambodia and South Korea has shown impressive growth in the first half of 2025, amounting to $438 million, up 10.7 percent from $396 million in the same period last year, an official […]
Cyprus’ Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) rose by 0.5% year-on-year in June 2025, according to data released by Cystat. On a monthly basis, the index increased by 0.4% compared with May. The largest annual price increases compared to June 2024 were recorded in Recreation and Culture (7.5%) and Restaurants and Hotels (5.5%), while Clothing […]
The cost of transitioning to a net-zero emissions economy in Cyprus depends heavily on the chosen policy mix, particularly regarding how carbon tax revenues are used, according to research conducted by the Finance Ministry in collaboration with the University of Cyprus’ Economics Research Centre (CypERC). The findings of this research were published in a European Commission study aimed […]