Cambodia and Saudi Arabia commit to strengthening trade, investment ties

Cambodia and Saudi Arabia commit to strengthening trade, investment ties

Synopsis: Mr Hun Sen urges Saudi Arabia to consider investing in agriculture and agro-industry, especially in processing agricultural products for export. Cambodia and Saudi Arabia Tuesday expressed commitment to enhance bilateral relations by strengthening cooperation in the areas of economy, trade, and investment, as well as establishing direct flight connections between the two countries. Strengthening […]

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Ministerial decree establishes National Mechanism for the Control of Foreign Direct Investments

Ministerial decree establishes National Mechanism for the Control of Foreign Direct Investments

The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a National Mechanism for the Control of Foreign Direct Investments, with the main goal of protecting national security and public order. This is, as stated at the beginning of the Cabinet’s meeting by the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, a particularly important decision, an institutional reform, within […]

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CySEC awards €1,000 to two university students

CySEC awards €1,000 to two university students

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday announced that it has awarded a total of €1,000 to two university students in Cyprus as part of its annual academic prize initiative. The awards are part of a programme aimed at promoting financial literacy among young people and are granted each year in memory of CySEC’s first Chairman, the late Frixos Sorokkos, […]

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New insurance giant to form as Cyprus firms begin merger

New insurance giant to form as Cyprus firms begin merger

CNP insurance firms rebrand as ERB Cyprialife and ERB Asfalistiki Cypriot insurance providers CNP Cyprialife and CNP Asfalistiki have officially been renamed ERB Cyprialife and ERB Asfalistiki, according to an official statement released on Wednesday. The two companies said that this “marks the beginning of a dynamic new chapter in their long and successful journey”. “This evolution reflects a natural continuation of […]

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Cyprus tightens oversight of foreign direct investments

Cyprus tightens oversight of foreign direct investments

Cabinet approves national FDI screening mechanism Cyprus has formally approved the creation of a national mechanism for the control of foreign direct investments (FDI), following a cabinet decision on Wednesday. The move aims to strengthen the country’s protective framework, align with European Union standards on national security and transparency, and safeguard strategic infrastructure. President Nikos Christodoulides had […]

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VIDEO: CCC Pushes Innovation and Leadership at 2025 Business Forum Amid Global Economic Shifts

VIDEO: CCC Pushes Innovation and Leadership at 2025 Business Forum Amid Global Economic Shifts

As global markets face growing uncertainty, the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is calling on the Kingdom’s private sector to embrace innovation, leadership, and bold transformation. This message took centre stage on Tuesday as the CCC hosted its high-level 2025 Business and Innovation Forum, gathering prominent entrepreneurs, policymakers, and business leaders to chart a resilient […]

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New partnership supports Cambodia’s push toward digital payment adoption

New partnership supports Cambodia’s push toward digital payment adoption

A Cambodian financial institution has signed a partnership with a group of international service providers to expand the range of travel, healthcare, and hospitality benefits available to its cardholders, as banks in the Kingdom continue to enhance digital offerings amid rising consumer expectations. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on Wednesday, brings together BRIDGE Bank, […]

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UNESCAP report lauds Cambodian entry into sustainable finance market

UNESCAP report lauds Cambodian entry into sustainable finance market

Cambodia has taken a step toward climate-resilient development by issuing its first green bond, positioning itself alongside other developing economies which are striving to close persistent financing gaps through sustainable debt markets. This development was highlighted in a new flagship report by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), launched […]

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CGCC unveils $200M Economic Stimulus Guarantee Scheme

CGCC unveils $200M Economic Stimulus Guarantee Scheme

Synopsis: The scheme is in line with the Royal Government’s Pentagonal Strategy – Phase 1, focusing on economic diversification, financial inclusivity, and private sector development. In a major move to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and large firms in securing much-needed financing, the Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) has launched a $200 […]

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MoU inked for Cambodia-Japan flight service

MoU inked for Cambodia-Japan flight service

Synopsis: Air Cambodia to launch flight service to Osaka and Tokyo with one stop in China. The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) and Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism signed a memorandum of understanding on the flight service operation between Cambodia and Japan. The MoU was signed by Mao Havannall, Minister in […]

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