The year 2024 has brought new challenges and opportunities for the Kingdom’s luxury tourism sector. This segment of the industry, according to business insiders, is witnessing a tremendous transformation in the country with a greater number of travellers preferring it along with sustainable tourism. Over the years, Cambodia has also seen a rise in the […]
An official report released on Monday said Cambodia exported products worth $21.57 billion in the first 10 months of 2024, up 16 per cent from $18.59 billion in the same period last year. The General Department of Customs and Excise report said the main exported items included garments, footwear, travel goods, bicycles, car tires, and […]
The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) has announced the addition of six new flight routes connecting Cambodia to various destinations during the peak season of tourism starting this month. The new routes are Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville-Phu Quoc by Cambodia Air, Siem Reap Singapore by Air Asia Cambodia, Phuket-Siem Reap by Air Asia Thailand, Bangkok-Siem Reap […]
Three tyre factories in the country are capable of processing around 200,000 tonnes of Cambodian rubber latex annually, said Khun Kakada, Deputy Director General of the General Directorate of Rubber of Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), recently. The three factories are Cart Tire Co., Ltd., located in Bavet City, Svay Rieng Province, General […]
The total number of government employees in Cyprus reached 54,884 in October 2024, according to a statistical service report released on Monday. This figure marks a significant year-on-year increase, largely due to the addition of casual staff in the educational service. The average employment for January to October 2024 stood at 54,128 people, up by […]
Hellenic Bank and bankers’ union Etyk have signed a new collective agreement, according to an official announcement released on Monday. “This agreement brings to an end a prolonged period of unnecessary and damaging disputes, which had caused numerous issues and uncertainty for the future of both the bank and its staff,” said Etyk in a […]
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Monday announced that it will host a Ugandan delegation, in the context of Agritrade Uganda’s visit to Cyprus, for a series of business-to-business meetings. Agritrade Uganda’s mission is to promote the country’s agricultural products on the international market, as well as to attract interest from foreign […]
The total number of registered vehicles in Cyprus increased by 11.5 per cent during the January-October period of 2024, reaching 42,930, compared to 38,503 in the same period of 2023, according to a report from the Cyprus Statistical Service. Specifically, registrations of saloon passenger cars rose by 8.2 per cent, totalling 33,440, compared to 30,897 […]
Cambodia welcomed 4.8 million foreign tourists in the first nine months of this year, marking a 22% year-on-year increase while the Philippines attracted only 4.08 million visitors. Thailand topped the list of foreign tourist arrivals to Cambodia from January to September, with 1.52 million visitors, followed by Vietnam (973,000) and China (607,000), according to a […]
Cyprus saw a notable increase in average salaries in 2023. According to the latest figures from the Cyprus Statistical Service, the average gross monthly salary for employees on the island reached 2,363 euros in 2023, a 7.3% rise compared to the previous year. This increase follows a trend observed in recent years, as the salary […]
Cyprus on Monday showcased its prospects as an investment destination at the 8th annual investment conference organised by the UK-Cyprus Enterprise Council in London. The conference also examined the opportunities arising from Cyprus’ close economic ties with the United Kingdom. Costas Hadjipanayiotou, director general of the Labour Ministry, delivered the keynote address on behalf of […]
Ambassadors, government officials, war veterans, diplomats, and other dignitaries came together yesterday as they commemorated Remembrance Day, a time to remember the lives lost during World War I (1914-1918). Held at Himawari Phnom Penh, the ceremony was attended by Jacques Pellet, French Ambassador to Cambodia, BritCham’s Chairman, Martin McCarthy, Andrew Tay, Himawari’s Director, representatives from […]
For short-haul sun without sky-high prices, but with pretty harbours, history and hiking, look no further than Cyprus. We’ve found the best last-minute deals ate November into early December is a curious time to book a European holiday. Routes from the UK are winding down for the year, with many stopped altogether, while flights to […]
After sold-out shows in Nicosia in November 2023, the UK’s multi-award-winning comedian Jimmy Carr returns to Cyprus for more laughs. A show that will be on for one night only will kick off 2025’s cultural agenda in January as Carr presents his brand-new show. Jimmy Carr – Laughs Funny is the name of the show […]
It takes around two to three hours to drive across this island, so it’s possible to explore its diverse landscapes, beautiful beaches, and rugged mountains wherever you’re staying. Temperatures average 19 degrees in December (Image: Getty) Just four and a half hours away from the UK along the idyllic Mediterranean coast sits a picturesque winter sun haven, which averages 19C […]
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou on Saturday praised the signing of a maintenance, repair and overhaul offload agreement between GE Aerospace and the United Aerospace Maintenance Company (UAMCO) of Cyprus. He said the agreement would further enhance Cyprus-US strategic cooperation and would upgrade the island’s status as an international business hub. US ambassador in Nicosia Julie […]