The 14th Cambodia International Film Festival (CIFF) opened with a heartfelt ceremony on March 21. On screens across Phnom Penh until March 29, the festival brings filmmakers, cultural leaders and global audiences for a celebration of cinema’s transformative power. The event highlighted the festival’s role as a platform for storytelling, cultural exchange and education. Minister […]
Noel Grealish, Minister of State at Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, has announced that this year, the Irish government will provide €800,000 ($865,000) of funding to support the HALO Trust’s mine clearance efforts in Cambodia. The minister is visiting the Kingdom this week as part of a programme to mark Ireland’s National […]
Exploring The Pearl Of Asia Phnom Penh, the bustling capital of Cambodia, offers an extraordinary blend of rich history, cultural attractions, and modern entertainment, making it an exciting destination for families. From exploring the majestic Royal Palace and learning about Cambodia’s past at the National Museum to enjoying thrilling activities at Garden City Waterpark and […]
Hermes Airports has finalised financing arrangements for the second phase of the expansion of the Larnaca and Paphos airports, marking the beginning of construction works aiming to increase passenger capacity, the company announced on Friday. The airport operator has signed all necessary agreements with financing banks and has contracted the construction consortium of Bouygues Batiment International […]
Asian Development Bank (ADB) reaffirmed its strong partnership with Cambodia and commitment to advancing economic diversification, private sector development, and investments in human capital to sustain inclusive growth. The assurance was made by ADB President Masato Kanda during a meeting with Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Peace Palace on Thursday, read an ADB press […]
Oman, a high-income country located in the Middle East and known for its rich oil reserves, is exploring investment opportunities in the Kingdom, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) said on Thursday. The CDC statement follows a visit by the Omani delegation to Cambodia last week, seeking to explore business and partnership opportunities […]
The ‘9th River Festival 2025’ (March 21-23) kicked off in Takeo province on Friday Prime Minister Hun Manet Saturday asked relevant ministries and institutions to collaborate in strengthening the capacity of communities in tourism areas to better understand hospitality and provide support services to attract more tourists. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 9th […]
Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Friday highlighted the country’s economic transformation in recent years, while also outlining the challenges that lie ahead. Speaking at a joint conference organised by the CBC and the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), he stressed the need for sustainability, innovation, and inclusiveness in shaping Cyprus’ economic future. […]
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting March 17: The Cyprus International Businesses Association (CIBA) has sent a letter to Finance Minister Makis Keravnos, raising a series of questions regarding the proposed tax reform and its impact on foreign investments and international businesses operating in Cyprus. The letter, signed by CIBA board president Doxia Nikia Hadjivassiliou, […]
On the morning of March 22, 2025, more and more national and international tourists came to Angkor to witness the amazing Spring Equinox Sunrise. A total of 37,003 tourists attended, including 33,500 national tourists and 3,503 foreign tourists. All images: MOI x
Cambodia and Togo have signed two deals on the establishment of bilateral consultations and visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and service passports. In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry of foreign affairs and international cooperation said that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey inked the […]
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is taking action to create a comprehensive strategy that harnesses emerging technologies to turbo-charge efficiency, safety and sustainability in the shipping industry. A roadmap for digital transformation During its 49th session in London from 10 to 14 March, IMO’s Facilitation Committee (FAL) outlined a work plan for developing the IMO […]
KANDAL, Cambodia — Cambodia expects that its new airport serving the capital will open in July, a project official said Friday, in a major step forward in boosting the country’s lucrative tourism sector, whose growth was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Work on Phnom Penh’s new airport, officially known as the Techo International Airport, began in […]
The environment department has given the green light to a €22 million high-rise building set to be constructed along the Limassol coastline. The proposed building, to be developed by by P.G. Economides Properties Ltd, will stand at a height of 87 metres and will comprise a mixed-use office and commercial space. According to the architectural plans, the development will feature a […]
The Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) has signed a cooperation protocol with the National Documentation Centre (EKT) of Greece, strengthening ties and knowledge exchange between the two institutions. The signing ceremony took place at the Tepak premises in Limassol. The agreement was signed by Tepak rector Panagiotis Zafeiris and the director of EKT Kyriakos Tolias. […]
Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis attended the European Shipping Summit (ESS) this week, where she underlined the need to enhance competitiveness and inclusivity within European shipping. The event, held in Brussels on March 19-20 by the European Shipowners’ Association, featured Hadjimanolis in a panel discussion titled ‘Building Industrial Capacity: the skills challenge.’ During this session, she stressed the importance […]