Construction investments rise to $5.4 billion

Construction investments rise to $5.4 billion

The construction sector achieved remarkable growth last year with constructed area and investment showing a positive growth. The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction issued construction permits to 3,207 projects in 2023, a year-on-year decrease of 25 percent or 1,068 projects down from 4,275 projects approved in 2022, according to a Socio-Development Trend […]

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Raising a glass to sustainability in the spirits industry

Raising a glass to sustainability in the spirits industry

Yianna Christou explains how beverage companies are embracing ESG. This shift in consumer priorities means that brands actively engaging in ESG initiatives can build, trust, credibility and emotional connection strengthening their consumer base. Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into marketing strategies is crucial for the beverage industry’s future,” says Yianna Christou, a marketing […]

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SCB EIC pegs 6 percent FDI growth for Cambodia

SCB EIC pegs 6 percent FDI growth for Cambodia

The latest SCB EIC report expects ASEAN CLMV nations, including Cambodia, to witness accelerated economic growth in 2024 due to increasing foreign direct investment compared to prior years. The SCB EIC is the Economic Intelligence Center (EIC) unit of the Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited (SCB), headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. The EIC produces regular […]

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Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou joins Hellenic Initiative board

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou joins Hellenic Initiative board

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has joined the board of The Hellenic Initiative (THI), an organisation investing in Greece through philanthropic actions and programmes focused on economic recovery, according to an announcement released on Friday. As part of its mission, The Hellenic Initiative seeks to “mobilise people to address the consequences of the crisis, empower entrepreneurship, and create […]

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