Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, met with Casey Barnett, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham), at the Ministry on June 3, 2024. During the meeting, the Minister and Barnett discussed the challenges of increasing labour productivity in the production chain to make the Cambodian workforce more productive and […]
JetBrains reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to innovation and education in the software development field at the recently held TechIsland summit in Limassol. This commitment, which has been a cornerstone of the company since its founding in 2000, focuses on creating effective developer tools by automating routine tasks and developing intelligent solutions. This allows developers to […]
The Cyprus Mail’s SOUZANA PSARA recently attended Cyprus-based marketing agency CAPSBOLD’s presentation at Reflect Festival, where she chatted with PR Director Olga Loktionova about the future of marketing and the transformative power of AI. In today’s bustling digital landscape, capturing and retaining the audience’s attention has become an intricate art form. “Today we live in […]
Cypriots are planning their summer holidays in record numbers, booking airline tickets and hotel beds with a fervour that could set a new high for outbound travel. According to tour operators and leisure professionals, this trend of Cypriots travelling abroad continues unabated. Last year, nearly 1.7 million trips abroad were made by Cypriots, up from […]
Cyprus is set to make a significant showing at the international shipping conference Posidonia 2024 in Athens, with around seventy companies participating in what is considered the largest maritime exhibition in the world. Held biennially, Posidonia attracts exhibitors from all sectors related to shipping, with representatives from over eighty countries emphasising its global importance. Deputy […]
Cyprus’ real GDP grew by an annual 3.5% and by 3.4% in seasonally adjusted terms in the first quarter of 2024, with the Construction sector recording the highest annual and quarterly percentage gains, according to Cystat. In its quarterly national accounts for the first quarter of this year, Cystat said the growth rate in real […]
Turnover in retail trade recorded annual increases both in value and in volume in April, according Cystat. The Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade for April increased by 6.5% compared to the respective month of last year, whereas for the same month, the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade rose by an annual 5.3%. For […]
The Cyprus banking sector experienced a significant surge in profitability by the end of 2023, according to the key financial indicators published by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The return on equity (RoE) ratio for Cyprus banks jumped to 24.6% in 2023, a stark increase from 4.8% in the previous year. This dramatic rise […]
Larnaca on Friday unveiled a new corporate identity, marking a pivotal moment for the city’s tourism, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis. He emphasised that the rebranding aims to encapsulate the authentic essence of Larnaca, showcasing its rich history, local gastronomy, and sustainable tourism practices. In his welcoming remarks at the event organised […]
PHNOM PENH, June 4, 2024 – The Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS), the largest seaport in Cambodia, has reported a substantial revenue increase in the initial four months of the year. According to a report released by PAS on Monday, the port saw revenues of $35.2 million from January through April, representing a 24.4 percent rise […]
PHNOM PENH, June 4, 2024 – Cambodia is poised to make significant advancements in renewable energy with the introduction of the country’s first wind farms slated for development in Mondulkiri and Kampot provinces. Keo Rottanak, Minister of Mines and Energy, revealed the plans in a recent video published on the ministry’s social media platforms. He […]
Phnom Penh (FN), Jun. 3 – Cambodia’s Angkor Wat ranked first as the best place to see sunrise among 72 countries. However, Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park stands at the last place on the list. The Best Place to See Sunrise in Every Country by Morning.co.uk collects data on the best places to watch the sunrise […]
PHNOM PENH, June 3, 2024 – As the sun dips below the horizon, Phnom Bakheng Temple offers one of the most enchanting sunset experiences in the Angkor region, located in Siem Reap province, Cambodia. This temple is not only one of the oldest in the Angkor Archaeological Park but also a popular destination for its […]
PHNOM PENH, June 3, 2024 – The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has inaugurated a two-day exhibition called “Khmer Agricultural Village” in Phnom Penh, running from June 1-2, 2024. The event is dedicated to promoting and garnering support for locally-grown agricultural products. The expo was opened by the First Lady, Dr. Pich Chanmony Hun […]
PIch Chanmony, spouse of Prime Minister Hun Manet, Saturday called for support to promote Cambodia’s agricultural products. Presiding over the launch of the two-day ‘Khmer Agricultural Village’ exhibition, Chanmony encouraged food service companies, chefs’ associations, tourism associations and restaurants to collaborate with Cambodian agricultural associations and cooperatives to promote local agricultural products. The exhibition was […]
France-based construction company Vinci has been awarded a €94 million contract to design and build an extension to Cambodia’s major water treatment plant. The municipal water supply authority for Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, has commissioned Vinci’s Construction Grands Projets (CGR) division for the project. The extension, a testament to Vinci’s capabilities, will serve […]