Govt calls for more Japanese investment in Kingdom

Govt calls for more Japanese investment in Kingdom

After several large companies expanded their business operation including the Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing Corporation (Cambodia) Co Ltd, the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) urged Japanese investors to explore more investment opportunities in the Kingdom. Lork Piseth, Secretary of State of MoC led the delegation to attend the opening ceremony of the ‘8th Cambodia Festival 2024’ from […]

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FTC to drive activities at PAS to 90%

FTC to drive activities at PAS to 90%

The soon-to-be-built Funan Techo Canal (FTC), a public-private partnership project, will push shipment activities of the state-owned Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) up to 90 percent, a report by the Council for Development of Cambodia (CDC) showed. Currently, 67 percent of the country’s exported goods go via PAS and 33 percent via the Phnom Penh Autonomous […]

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Retail sector sees 5.5% surge in March

Retail sector sees 5.5% surge in March

The Retail Trade Turnover Value Index increased by 5.5% in March 2024 compared to the same month of the previous year, while during the same month, the Retail Trade Turnover Volume Index increased by 5.2% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, the Statistical Service announced on Maundy Thursday. It is added that […]

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Restaurant review: Onar, Paphos

Restaurant review: Onar, Paphos

When the team behind the very successful Oniro by the Sea decided to launch another restaurant, it would have been straightforward for them to repeat the same winning formula. However, with the opening of Onar in the heart of the old town of Paphos, this is not what they have done. Instead, they created a […]

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RIF launches research support programmes worth €14.5 million

RIF launches research support programmes worth €14.5 million

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) this week announced the launch of two new programmes, titled Excellence and Post-Doc respectively, with a total budget of €14.5 million. According to the announcement, the aim of these programmes is to foster scientific excellence by strengthening the production of new knowledge and giving young researchers the opportunity to lead research projects. […]

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Demystifying MEU applications in Cyprus

Demystifying MEU applications in Cyprus

Residency and permanent residency for EU citizens By Konstantinos Kaousliades Cyprus presents a compelling combination of a beautiful climate, a favourable tax and judicial system, a welcoming culture and people, and a stable environment for both living and doing business. It is widely regarded as an attractive relocation destination for individuals and businesses originating from non-European […]

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Hellenic Bank’s acquisition of CNP to boost and diversify revenue, Fitch says

Hellenic Bank’s acquisition of CNP to boost and diversify revenue, Fitch says

The acquisition of CNP’s insurance operations in Cyprus and Greece is expected to lead to increased and more varied revenue streams for Hellenic Bank, according to a report released this week by international rating agency Fitch. Hellenic Bank has entered into exclusive negotiations and has signed a put option agreement with CNP Assurances for the acquisition of its […]

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