Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and visiting Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, witnessed the signing ceremony of seven cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding between the two countries following their bilateral meeting at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh this morning. The seven documents comprise an agreement of the employment of workers, a MoU on […]
Cambodia Investment Review A new Ford production line and sub-assembly plant was officially inaugurated today in Pursat province, marking a pivotal development for Cambodia’s automotive industry and broader industrial ambitions. The facility, operated by RMA Cambodia, is the latest example of the Kingdom’s strategy to diversify its economy and attract long-term foreign investment. The inauguration […]
The eighty-first session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) will be held from 21 to 25 April 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. It will bring together ministers from across Asia and the Pacific and other key stakeholders to exchange views on current and emerging policy issues […]
Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday inaugurated RMA Cambodia’s new production line and Ford assembly plant in Pursat province, describing it as a source of pride for all Cambodians. Addressing the gathering, Mr Hun Manet reaffirmed that the Royal Government is committed to attracting new investors while supporting the continued growth of existing ones, leveraging the […]
The Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) continues to demonstrate steady growth, with 25 listed companies as of April, according to a report. These firms include 11 companies listed as equity securities and 14 companies as debt securities. Hong Sok Hour, CEO of the Cambodia Securities Exchange, emphasized the significant capital raised through the local bourse. Highlighting […]
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet called on all relevant stakeholders to expand the country’s electric vehicle (EV) charging station network. Speaking at yesterday’s inauguration ceremony of the new Ford production line and sub-assembly plant in Pursat province, Dr Hun Manet noted the steady rise in electric vehicle usage across Cambodia and emphasised the need to […]
The price of eggs increased in March 2025 compared to March 2024 in the EU, including Cyprus but to a lesser extent, according to data released by Eurostat. The same data shows the increase reported over the past few years has slowed down. In March 2025, the price of eggs in the EU was on average […]
Cyprus is seeing a strong flow of tourist arrivals this spring, with Paphos enjoying robust bookings from key foreign markets and a noticeable uptick in domestic travel over Holy Week. Speaking to Philenews, Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) president Thanos Michaelides said the first half of 2025 is shaping up to surpass the same period last […]
Workplace equality, support for vulnerable groups, and social enterprises are becoming key priorities under ESG’s social pillar, according to Andreas Alexi of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve). Alexi said the concept of ESG, Environmental, Social and Governance criteria, is becoming increasingly embedded in the business world, as companies recognise that long-term sustainability […]
The federation of employers and industrialists (Oev), marking 65 years of activity in Cyprus, has long prioritised internationalisation as a strategic pillar for strengthening the competitiveness of local businesses. Specifically, Oev official Marcos Kallis stated that access to international markets is no longer considered optional, but essential. As part of its ongoing efforts to support […]
Cambodia’s imports of diesel fuel and petroleum oils inched up in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, as the price of oil decreased, a General Department of Customs and Excise’s report showed. The value of diesel fuel and petroleum oil imports totalled $961 million during the January-August period, up 1.3 percent over the same period […]
Touch Bun Hour, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), led a team to inspect and evaluate the cashew harvest in Kampong Thom province, noting that the price of cashew nuts in 2025 is the highest within the five-year period from 2021 to 2025, thanks to favourable market conditions. According […]
Trade between two neighbouring nations Cambodia and Thailand reached $1,148 million between January and March, a year-on-year increase of 2.2 percent, as the two leaders are about to agree on enhancing further trade and investment cooperation during the Thai Prime Minister’s two-day visit to Cambodia. From January, Cambodia exported $255 million worth of products to […]
Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday said that the Kampot International Tourism Port development project is part of a broader infrastructure initiative aimed at fostering inclusive tourism growth in the Greater Mekong Subregion. Presiding over the official inauguration ceremony of the Kampot International Tourism Port in Kampot province, Mr Hun Manet described it as “a significant […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent state visit to Cambodia once again ignited the hopes of the $4 billion high-speed railway project, as the Chinese ambassador announced productive discussions with the Royal Government on Saturday. A day after President Xi concluded his fruitful visit to the Kingdom, Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin during a presser […]
Against a backdrop of shifting global business dynamics and the pressing need to adapt to international economic developments, the 15th Nicosia Economic Congress hosted a high-level discussion last week on Cyprus’ future as an international business and financial centre. The conversation highlighted critical issues — from the need for swift delivery of justice, to the […]