The benefits of investing in ASEAN and Cambodia are clear and compelling, Australian businesses were told recently by Sok Siphana, Senior Minister in charge of Special Missions, Chairman of the Trade Policy Advisory Board (TPAB) and Chairman of the Committee on the Promotion of Resolutions of Private Sector Issues. In his closing keynote address at […]
The Director General of the Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shanghai (CPIT Shanghai) Zhou Minhao, confirmed to Sun Chanthol, the First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), aiming to explore the possibility of participating in the promotion of tourism, as well as trade and private investment between Shanghai […]
Cambodia recorded 3.53 million air travellers during the first seven months of this year, up 20%, if compared to the same period last year, said a State Secretariat of Civil Aviation’s report on Wednesday. The report said international and domestic airlines had operated 33,439 flights to the Kingdom’s three international airports during the January-July period […]
Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, first vice-president of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), has expressed a desire to see more US and EU investment in Cambodia as the CDC prepares to launch a mission in the US to attract companies there later this month. He made the remarks during a meeting with […]
The Turnover Index in Transport and Storage for the second quarter of the year showed an annual increase of 1.8%, reaching 139.4 points. According to the Statistical Service, compared to the second quarter of the previous year, increases were recorded in the following economic activities: land transport (6.7%), water transport (6.4%), postal and courier activities […]
Saudi Arabia’s Transport Minister Saleh Al Jasser visited the Eurogate Container Terminal in Limassol this week to review its upgraded infrastructure and operations. According to Eurogate, During the visit, Al-Jasser, accompanied by Cyprus’ Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades and Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis, toured the terminal. He was briefed by Chief Operating Officer Alexandros […]
The Deputy Ministry of Tourism this week announced the launch of the second round of its grant scheme for the revival of rural, mountainous, and remote areas. The scheme is aimed at enhancing and upgrading Cyprus’ tourism product through the creation of authentic experiences. The announcement also said that the scheme follows a relevant decision by the Council of Ministers.Interested […]
Administrative, support and real estate services in Cyprus performed well during the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest services turnover value index report. Specifically, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), administrative and support service activities saw an increase of 11.3 per cent compared to the same period in 2023. Real estate activities […]
Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos on Wednesday hailed the opening of the American University of Beirut’s new campus in his town, describing it as “one of the most important projects” Paphos has undertaken in its history. “This university has charted a course for almost 160 years in our neighbouring country, Lebanon. Without any doubt, the American University […]
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Canadia Bank Plc and ACLEDA Bank Plc, allowing international passengers to fill out documents, apply for visas and make payments in advance.The agreement was signed yesterday by Charles Van, Executive Vice President of Canadia Bank and Seng Youan, Director General of the […]
Acting Head of State Hun Sen Tuesday expressed satisfaction with the growing trade volume between Cambodia and Thailand. Mr Hun Sen made the remarks during a meeting with Cherdkiat Atthakor, Ambassador of Thailand to Cambodia, who paid a farewell visit to the Senate. He expressed his pleasure meeting with Ambassador Atthakor who is leaving Cambodia […]
With this, the number of projects eligible under the special investment promotion programme soared to 110 Another 27 projects worth $306 million in investments received approval for incentives recently under the ‘Special Investment Promotion Programme for Preah Sihanouk Province’ initiated by Prime Minister Hun Manet in January this year. The decision to provide the incentives […]
Siem Reap Provincial Administration is initiating measures on inter-sectoral cooperation to strengthen the quality of tourism services and develop new tourism products in the province and prepare the Angkor area to be a quality visit destination. Addressing a consultation workshop on the ‘Preparation of Siem Reap Tourism Development Plan 2025-2028’ organized by Siem Reap-Angkor Tourism […]
Kampong Speu province has proven a magnet for new business investments in the last year between September 2023 to August 2024. The region witnessed the approval of 95 new inward investment projects by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), marking the highest investment approval tally of any province, nationwide, during the period. The […]
The Retail Trade Turnover Value Index in Cyprus increased by 3.4% in July this year compared to the same month in the previous year, according to data released by CySTAT. During the same period, the Retail Trade Turnover Volume Index also recorded a rise of 1.2% year-on-year. For the period from January to July 2024, […]
Cyprus saw an increase in the sales of petroleum products during July, which totalled 134,484 tonnes, marking a 4.6 per cent increase compared to July 2023. According to a report released on Tuesday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), there was a rise in the sales of marine gasoil, which jumped by 11.9 per cent. […]