Under the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA), introduced in 2009 on the initiative of the Airports Council International Europe (ACI EU), Sihanouk International Airport has been upgraded to Level 3 certification of a program aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions while engaging stakeholders to curb their own emissions. Earlier this year, Phnom Penh International Airport, also […]
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will strengthen cooperation with Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce to help the Kingdom fully tap its export potential. The assurance was given to Samheng Bora, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce, when a Cambodian delegation headed by him met with Sho Hideki, Director General of JETRO in Osaka, Japan, […]
Thai Airways and AirAsia will connect regular flight service to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) in October, said Dy Rado, Deputy Governor of Siem Reap province. Thai Airways will start the daily Bangkok-Siem Reap route starting October 27 while AirAsia will start its air service between Phuket and Siem Reap on October 29, Rado […]
Cambodia-China Tourism Forum 2024 officially kickstarted yesterday in Siem Reap province under the theme ‘Revitalization of the Chinese Tourism Market to Cambodia: Challenges, Perspectives and Recommendations’. This forum aimed at promoting tourism and cultural exchange, especially to enhance cooperation between the two countries, promote tourist flow and attract more Chinese investors to Cambodia’s tourism sector […]
Prime Minister Hun Manet, received a delegation from the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham Cambodia) at the Peace Palace yesterday, according to a press release issued by the Spokesperson for the Prime Minister. At the outset, Ambassador of the European Union to Cambodia Igor Driesmans, who led the EuroCham delegation, praised the cooperation […]
Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis on Thursday said that Cyprus is likely to set a new record for tourist arrivals from France. Speaking during a series of meetings in Paris, where he led the Cypriot delegation at the IFTM 2024 tourism exhibition, Koumis said that Cyprus is poised to surpass last year’s figure of 80,000 French visitors. According […]
The Nicosia property market is experiencing strong demand for second-floor apartments, according to real estate analytics firm Ask Wire. The company also reported notable differences in asking prices, with amounts ranging from €2,133 to €7,075 per square metre across different floors. Dozens of under-constructions and newly completed projects are currently being monitored by the firm […]
National investment promotion agency, known as Invest Cyprus, on Thursday announced that it recently participated in the India Mediterranean Business Conclave 2024. The event, held on September 6 in New Delhi, was part of the agency’s “ongoing efforts to position Cyprus as a premier destination for investment and business activities”, according to the announcement. The […]
Financial literacy and robust regulation are essential to strengthening household financial behaviour, according to a number of experts at a conference organised by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) and the University of Cyprus’ Economics Research Centre (CypERC). Opening the conference, CBC governor Christodoulos Patsalides outlined Cyprus’s national strategy for promoting financial literacy. He stressed […]
Eurobank Cyprus on Thursday announced the appointment of Andreas Petsas as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following a decision by the bank’s board of directors. According to the announcement, the appointment was finalised during a meeting held on September 17, 2024, in Nicosia. Petsas, who has been with Eurobank Cyprus since 2007, most recently […]
While clearing rubble from a collapsed gate at the Banteay Prei Temple within Cambodia’s Angkor Wat Archaeological Park, workers stumbled upon a sandstone door guardian statue dating back 700 years. Archaeologists believe the statue may have been buried when the upper structure of the temple collapsed. Despite some notable damage, the statue, known as a dvarapala, was still in […]
PHNOM PENH: The Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS), Cambodia’s primary deep-sea port covering approximately 125 hectares, has significantly expanded its container handling capacity with the official inauguration of a new 253-meter-long terminal. The ceremony was presided over by Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, and H.E. Ueno Atsushi, Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia. H.E. Peng Ponea, […]
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced that U.S. companies are poised to significantly increase their purchases of Cambodian rice for the American market. This revelation came during the closing ceremony of the 7th Cambodian Rice Forum in Phnom Penh. During a recent meeting, U.S. businesses expressed their keen interest in expanding their imports of Cambodian rice. Prime Minister […]
PHNOM EPHH: Cambodia has officially welcomed its tallest skyscraper, J-Tower 3. A joint venture between WH, led by Cambodian Duke Association member, Neak Oknha Ang Daneth, and Japan’s Tanichu Group, the 320-meter condominium tower is set to redefine the Phnom Penh skyline. Towering over 100 meters above its nearest competitor, J-Tower 3 is the result of […]
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has taken the top spot on fDi Intelligence’s list of the most attractive emerging markets for investment in 2024, according to a December 2023 report. Meanwhile, the southeast Asian nation is expected to see the strongest growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) this year, driven by a projected GDP growth of 6.1%, up from 5.6% in […]
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s economy has consistently demonstrated remarkable growth, averaging 7% annually in the decade preceding the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite global challenges, the country’s economy is projected to expand by 5.2% in 2023, solidifying its position as a dynamic investment destination (General Department of Public-Private Partnerships, GDPPP) . The Cambodian government has created a business-friendly […]