Cambodia has recently won international honours as the most affordable New Year getaway in Asia, but the high-end of the country’s tourism sector is also booming, the peak industry body says. “It’s important to clarify that Cambodia isn’t simply a ‘cheap’ destination,” Chhay Sivlin, President of the Cambodia Association of Travel Agents (CATA), told Khmer […]
Cyprus’ ten most expensive property sales during November reached a total value of €24 million, according to real estate analytics firm Ask Wire. The highest-value sale occurred in Limassol, involving offices in the Neapolis area, priced at €4.1 million. The company’s findings for the month in question also revealed a slowdown in high-value property transactions […]
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting December 30 The Association of Cyprus Banks on Monday announced that interbank and cross-border transactions will soon be completed in just 10 seconds, with the service being available round-the-clock. The new service will come into effect on January 9, 2025 and cover all […]
A far cry from the hotspots of Thailand and Vietnam, Cambodia’s empty beaches, buzzing capital and luxury hotels for less are now increasingly accessible “Can you hear that?” our guide, Lina Phin, asked, stopping in his tracks. We had just emerged from a hike in the mangrove jungle that makes up most of Koh Ta […]
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has simplified the charging process for electric vehicles at its 32 public charging stations across the country. Users can now charge their electric vehicles with direct card payment, eliminating the previous requirement for an e-charge service subscription. EV owners can download a mobile application, available on both Android and iOS devices, which allows them to locate charging […]
The woman turning Brussels sprouts, and other things, into spoon sweets It’s green and crunchy and most people either love it or hate it. There are dozens of recipes cooking Brussels sprouts – which come into their own during the festive season – in the oven, with cheese flakes or a honey glaze but what […]
CNN — The past year has seen the opening of the world’s second-tallest skyscraper, the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral and the announcement of countless futuristic urban mega-projects. Yet, the architecture world has, increasingly, recognized the value of altogether humbler pursuits. In March, the industry’s most prestigious accolade, the Pritzker Prize, was unexpectedly awarded to Japanese housing […]
The Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh, the capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia, stands out among the 11 architectural projects set to shape the world in 2025, according to the Cable News Network (CNN). Cambodia is replacing its capital, Phnom Penh’s international airport, with one capable of handling six times as many visitors. The […]
Cambodia reported a 48 percent increase in the number of Chinese tourists to the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park in 2024; an official report showed on Saturday. Located in northwest Siem Reap province, the ancient site welcomed 82,675 Chinese visitors last year, up 48 percent from 55,689 the year before, according to the state-owned Angkor Enterprise’s […]
The Cabinet has decided to increase the basic part of the Social Insurance Fund’s pensions by 5.94%. In statements after the end of the 3 December meeting, the Minister of Labour, Yiannis Panayiotou, stated that “following a Cabinet in accordance with the provisions of the Legislation, the pensions of the Social Insurance Fund will increase […]
Industrial turnover in Cyprus increased by 1 per cent in October 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). In its latest industrial turnover report, released on Friday, Cystat also reported that there was a 2.1 per cent rise recorded during the first ten months of 2024. Moreover, […]
The government approved a 5.94% increase in basic pensions, President Christodoulides announced Friday. The cabinet met today to discuss several key measures, including a nearly 6 per cent increase in basic pensions, the establishment of an artists’ registry, mandatory mediation for disputes up to €10,000, strengthening the government’s advisory council, and modifications to the Rent-versus-Installment and Amalthea schemes. […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Civil Service Hun Many said that the Royal Government of the 7th Legislature of the National Assembly accelerated efforts to foster economic growth and progress across all sectors while ensuring a favourable environment, particularly in positioning Cambodia as a reliable destination for investors and tourists. Speaking at the ‘Celebrating […]
Cambodia’s tourism push has received another shot in the arm with a leading online travel platform Agoda declaring Phnom Penh the most affordable destination in Asia for New Year celebrations. This comes soon after prestigious travel guide Fodor’s named the Kingdom’s Koh Ker Temple complex in its ‘Twenty-five places to go in 2025’ – the […]
The G7 nations of Japan and Canada are on track to be Cambodia’s fifth and sixth largest trading partners respectively in 2024, according to recent data released by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). The exchanges between the two countries and the Kingdom recorded in 2024 have indicated significant growth compared to 2023 […]
The mixed community of Pyla iσ experiencing unprecedented growth due to surging property demand despite its unique administrative status. Community Council President Simos Mytides told Phileleftheros that “Pyla currently has one of the highest development rates across Cyprus”. He revealed that more than 1,000 residential units are under construction, with permits pending for an equal […]