Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen delivered a keynote address to the plenary session of Timor-Leste’s National Parliament on May 8, during his three-day official visit. The event was attended by representatives from Timor-Leste’s five political parties. In his address, Hun Sen focused on three key areas: the bilateral relationship between Cambodia and Timor-Leste since its […]
The Ministry of Tourism said in a report on Friday that Cambodia welcomed 1.83 million international tourists in the first quarter of 2025, up from 1.58 million in the same period last year. The report said Thailand still topped the chart among foreign tourist arrivals to the Southeast Asian country during the January-March period this […]
The Cyprus Forum will return to London on May 22, according to an announcement released on Friday. The event will bring together diplomats, academics, journalists and civil society leaders for a full day of discussion at the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus to the UK. Now in its second year, the event is […]
Karavias says Eurobank on track with 2025 targets amid global risks Eurobank Holdings on Friday posted total net profits of €314 million for the first quarter of 2025, marking a 9.4 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. The bank announced that organic revenues rose by 14.2 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter, reaching €807 million, while total revenues increased by 9.6 per cent to €827 […]
Cyprus is expecting a record number of arrivals from Romania this year, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said during a visit to Bucharest. Koumis travelled to the Romanian capital to meet with senior officials and travel industry representatives following the launch of new routes by Animawings. According to the announcement, the carrier is introducing direct flights to Cyprus for the first […]
So far, more than 550 Cypriots working in London have registered to participate in the government’s Brain Gain campaign to attract Cypriots to return to the country. Addressing the Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation’s (OEB) AGM in Nicosia, President Nikos Christodoulides announced that a Business Service Centre will be inaugurated on 26 May, following the […]
Cambodia’s three international airports including the Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, and Sihanoukville International Airport, handled a combined 2.52 million air passengers during the first four months of 2025. These figures soared by 18 percent compared to the same period last year, a report from the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation […]
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Thursday approved Eurobank’s request to exercise the squeeze-out right to acquire 100 per cent of Hellenic Bank’s shares. The offer price for the remaining shares has been set at €4.843 per share, payable in cash. The approval was officially granted on May 5, 2025, according to a press release by Eurobank S.A., a subsidiary […]
Eurobank boosts stake to 98 per cent Hellenic Bank on Thursday reported a profit of €45 million for the first quarter of 2025, with the bank saying that this underscores the strength of its business model. Moreover, the bank stated that the latest results reflect its solid capital position. It reported a pro forma Common Equity Tier 1 […]
Paphos will soon be home to the largest and most modern care home for the elderly in Cyprus, mayor Phedonas Phedonos told Cyprus Mail on Thursday. Speaking at the annual event where the municipality awards funding to local social welfare groups, the mayor revealed plans for a new permanent assisted living centre designed to serve […]
From January to April 2025, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved investment projects worth approximately $3.4 billion, an increase of 34 percent compared to the same period in 2024. According to the CDC, the registration of investment projects increased to 231, 80 percent from 128 in the same period last year. In […]
Over the first four months of 2025, the number of Chinese investors and tourists visiting Cambodia increased by approximately 20 to 30 percent compared to the same period last year, driven in part by renewed interest in investment opportunities following the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Making these remarks on Monday, President of the […]
An official said on Wednesday that Cambodia exported garments, footwear, and travel goods worth $3.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025, up 20 percent year over year. “The growth reflects Cambodia’s sound economic performance amidst global complexities and uncertainties in political and economic aspects,” Sun Mesa, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Labour and […]
Cambodia’s e-commerce sector is poised for strong growth, with the market projected to reach $1.78 billion by 2025, up from $1.51 billion in 2024, according to iTrade Bulletin by the Ministry of Commerce (MoC). The data represents a compound annual growth rate of 17.88 percent, highlighting the rapid digital adoption among consumers and businesses. The […]
The University of Cyprus (UCY) contributed €1.186 billion to the country’s total economic output in 2024, €574 million to GDP, and supported 12,381 jobs directly or indirectly linked to its operations, according to two studies. The studies — “Economic and Social Impact of the University of Cyprus” and “Mapping the Footprint and Contribution of the […]
Cyprus is doubling down on its commitment to a greener, more competitive maritime sector, with a renewed push to enhance the Cyprus flag’s standing on the international stage, Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis said this week during a policy briefing in Nicosia. “Our goal is to create a dynamic ecosystem and shape a sustainable, competitive environment for Cypriot shipping,” […]