Greek retail group Jumbo reported a strong rise in store sales across Cyprus and Greece in May 2025, reflecting a gradual rebound after a slower start to the year due to Easter falling much earlier than in 2024. Sales at Jumbo’s Cyprus stores increased by 14.5 per cent in May compared to the same month last year, bringing year-to-date […]
Hotel occupancy in Cyprus was slightly down in May, compared to the same month last year, according to the president of the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) Thanos Michaelides. However, overall figures for the first half of 2025 are expected to surpass those of 2024, as bookings continue to gain pace heading into the summer. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency […]
Public and private sector collaboration can create a driving force that ‘transforms challenges into opportunities and vision into action’, chairman of the Cyprus Property Developers Association Yiannis Misirlis said during an event dedicated to the island’s real estate and construction sector. According to a statement from the association, the event took place on June 3 and […]
BEIJING – China has launched an “ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Visa” for the 10 ASEAN countries and ASEAN observer Timor-Leste, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a regular press briefing on Tuesday. According to Lin, China will issue the corresponding category of “ASEAN Visa” for business personnel from the 11 countries, as […]
The Larnaca municipality has announced the signing of a contract worth around €600,000 to create a “smart parking system” in the town. The contract was signed by the town’s mayor Andreas Vyras and electrical contracting company YTM Stavrides. It foresees the creation of a system which will include “advanced management software, which allows easy and effective […]
The Landmark Nicosia Towers are arriving to introduce our city to a new way to “Live. Work. Enjoy” in the very heart of the Cypriot capital. As the most prestigious real estate project in the modern history of Nicosia is developing in full speed, the vision of the owner MHV, a company group with a prominent […]
Cambodia Investment Review The British Embassy Phnom Penh, in partnership with the British Chamber of Commerce Cambodia (BritCham), has convened a high-level forum on regenerative urbanism aimed at advancing sustainable urban development strategies across Cambodia. Held at Raffles Hotel Le Royal, the event gathered senior government officials, architects, urban planners, and private sector leaders to […]
New Dubai-Bangkok–Siem Reap service expands Emirates’ footprint in Cambodia to 10 weekly flights Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, celebrated yet another milestone in Cambodia as its first flight officially touched down in Siem Reap on Tuesday. The inaugural flight was met with a traditional water salute and a warm welcome by senior Cambodian dignitaries […]
Cambodia and Henan province of China have pledged to deepen bilateral trade ties and expand cooperation in agriculture and agro-processing. This follows a high-level meeting between Lim Lork Piseth, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce, and Sun Shougang, Vice Governor of Henan, which is one of China’s most populous and economically dynamic regions. […]
IndiGo, India’s largest carrier generating about $10 billion in annual revenue, has unveiled plans to launch direct flights to 10 new international destinations starting July 2025, including Siem Reap, alongside European and Central Asian cities, as part of a significant expansion of its global network. In a media briefing in India on Friday, Pieter Elbers, […]
Cambodia has reported a remarkable increase in the number of Chinese tourists visiting its famed Angkor Archaeological Park in the first five months of 2025, according to an official report released on Tuesday. A total of 43,193 Chinese visitors visited Angkor during the January-May period, representing a 30 per cent increase from 33,292 over the […]
The president of the Employers’ Group Stefano Mallia and the head of the Employers’ Group at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) of the European Union Fulvio Bianconi visited the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Tuesday. According to an official statement fromt the chamber, they held a meeting with Keve president […]
Deal boosts Cyprus–India connectivity Cyprus Airways and Air India on Tuesday announced the signing of a new interline agreement, aiming to enhance connectivity and travel options for passengers of both airlines. According to the announcement, the cooperation allows travellers to book a single ticket, benefit from a unified baggage policy, and enjoy a seamless transfer experience. This strategic agreement […]
Cambodia is set to join the global community in commemorating World Environment Day, under the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution,” as part of a worldwide effort to combat one of the most pressing environmental challenges of the modern era. King Norodom Sihamoni is scheduled to preside over the event on June 5, at the Win-Win Memorial […]
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) has launched two new funding calls, Seed and Innovate, targeted at boosting the growth of startups and supporting existing firms in scaling their products and services for global markets. The combined budget for the two calls stands at €6.2 million. The Innovate programme, with a total allocation of €3.2m, is designed […]
Nearly 530,000 international tourists purchased tickets to visit the Angkor Archaeological Park in the first five months of 2025, allowing Angkor Enterprise to collect over $24 million in revenue — slightly more than 10% more than the same period last year. With sales from its other locations, the institution earned nearly $26 million. Angkor Enterprise, […]