Total exports of Cambodia to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries saw a year-on-year increase by 14.4 percent to $8.25 billion in the first eleven months of 2024, a report from the Ministry of Commerce pointed out. The country’s RCEP exports accounted for 33.9 percent of the Kingdom’s total export volume of $24.34 […]
Cambodia’s three international airports handled a combined 5.65 million air passengers in 2024, up 39.8 percent from 4.04 million a year before, a report from the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) showed. Cambodia has three international airports: Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, and Sihanoukville International Airport. The year 2024 saw […]
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) yesterday reported that Cambodia welcomed 3.54 million tourists during the last two days of 2024. This figure included nearly 50,000 foreigners while citizens accounted for 3.49 million. According to the Tourism Statistics Report from the Provincial Department of Tourism, the Kingdom received 216,331 local tourists and 18,249 foreigners on December […]
Mang Sinet, governor of Preah Sihanouk Province, has called for establishing an eco-tourism zone on Koh Rong to enhance the region’s appeal to tourists. His remarks came during a recent inspection of the waterfall eco-tourism zone in Koh Rong Sangkat, Koh Rong City, last week, where he engaged with officials, local authorities, and representatives from […]
Angkor Archaeological Park, the most attractive tourism landscape in the Kingdom, received 1.02 million foreign tourists last year, a year-on-year increase of 28.27 percent, from 798,069, a report from the Angkor Enterprise overseeing the Angkor Entrance Pass Sales, showed yesterday. The entry pass sale revenue rose by 28.57 percent to $47.82 million, read the report. […]
As Cambodia ushers in 2025, its economic outlook reflects a mix of steady progress and high aspirations. As outlined in its medium-term public finance framework, the government forecasts an economic growth rate of approximately 6.3% for 2025. According to reports, Cambodia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to reach around $51.39 billion in 2025. The […]
In 2024, the Cypriot economy demonstrated notable resilience and positive developments, achieving an estimated growth rate of 3.7%. This performance was bolstered by increased domestic demand and a stable labour market, with significant contributions from sectors such as tourism, construction, and wholesale and retail trade. The unemployment rate hovered around 5%, indicating near-full employment conditions. […]
The Cypriot economy demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024, achieving a growth rate of 3.7 per cent despite persistent geopolitical and internal challenges. Tourism, construction, and the wholesale and retail trade sectors have made significant contributions to economic activity, benefiting from increased investment activity. Meanwhile, unemployment, which hovered at around 5 per cent, indicated conditions of […]
Tourism revenue reached €407.9 million in October Tourism revenue in Cyprus reached €407.9 million in October 2024, marking a 17.7 per cent increase compared to the €346.5 million recorded in October 2023, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service. For the January-October 2024 period, tourism revenue totalled €2.983 billion, a 6.5 per cent rise from the €2.803 billion in the same period of 2023. This growth was supported by increased […]
The Association of Cyprus Banks on Monday announced that interbank and cross-border transactions will soon be completed in just 10 seconds, with the service being available round-the-clock. The new service will come into effect on January 9, 2025 and cover all banks in Cyprus and the single euro payments area (SEPA). “Customers will be able […]
If the life of law is not logic but experience as Holmes said, the legal fraternity must go around the globe to learn more about cross-border cultural life and natural history, writes Mohan Katarki. A visit to Cambodia during the Christmas holidays by the team of lawyers under the aegis of the Bar Association of India— […]
According to the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC)’s report on Tuesday, Cambodia earned $1.15 billion from the exports of raw cashew nuts in 2024, a 31 percent year-on-year rise. The report showed that the Southeast Asian country exported 815,000 tonnes of the commodity in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of about 24 percent. It […]
For decades, the Larnaca-Dhekelia road was a symbol of industry. The rhythmic hum of oil tankers and the silhouette of towering fuel tanks defined this coastal stretch. But today, a new vision rises from its industrial past—a future brimming with possibility. The Lefkaritis Group were the first to remove their fuel tanks and facilities, paving […]
Limassol and Larnaca municipalities on Monday announced they would let off “silent fireworks” as part of their new year celebrations. “For the first time, Limassol municipality will bring the magic of silent fireworks to the city. This innovative option offers impressive visual effects without the noise pollution of traditional fireworks,” Limassol’s municipality said, adding it […]
King Norodom Sihamoni presided over the premiere of Zhou Daguan in the Kingdom of Chenla, a theatrical performance dedicated to the historical relationship between Cambodia and China on Saturday. The premiere had been held at the Chaktomuk Conference Hall, one day before it was open to the public yesterday. The event saw the presence of […]
A giant inflatable of “Bong Sangha” – a character from the Angkor Sangkranti – is set to delight onlookers in Phnom Penh at New Years Eve. The Bong Sangha float is 6.5 meters high, 7 meters long, and 6 meters wide, and has received a lot of attention from the public who have attended the […]