Middle-class growth catalyst for private sector expansion, says Industry Minister

Middle-class growth catalyst for private sector expansion, says Industry Minister

Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation MISTI), highlighted Cambodia’s socio-economic development and the burgeoning middle class as catalysts for the private sector’s expansion, at the LSH’s 25th anniversary celebration on Saturday. According to the Ministry, LSH is a major importer and distributor of food and non-food products in Cambodia. It has established […]

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Cyprus Standards Organisation and EIMF sign cooperation agreement

Cyprus Standards Organisation and EIMF sign cooperation agreement

The Cyprus Standards Organisation (CYS) and the European Institute of Management & Finance (EIMF) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The signing of the MoU aims to enhance collaboration within their respective areas of expertise, according to an official announcement. “The MoU marks a significant step forward in strengthening the cooperative relationship between […]

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€1.2 million programme to help Cyprus startups

€1.2 million programme to help Cyprus startups

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) on Monday announced the launch of its new pre-seed programme, with a total budget of €1.2 million, which aims to boost Cyprus’ startup ecosystem. According to the foundation, the “pre-deed programme is designed to accelerate the growth of startups by providing funding for various early-stage activities”. These, the announcement continued, include initial […]

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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting July 29: Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis recently completed a tour of Limassol’s wine-producing regions, focusing on villages known for making Commandaria. Koumis emphasised the importance of promoting this Cypriot dessert wine, describing it as “a duty owed to both our history and the local residents.” This initiative […]

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Paphos’s Coral Bay Beach set for upgrade

Paphos’s Coral Bay Beach set for upgrade

Coral Bay has once again solidified its status as one of Cyprus’ most popular beaches, drawing record numbers of visitors to the Paphos district this summer. The beach’s pristine condition, thanks to extensive cleaning and improvement efforts by the Pegeia municipality, has contributed significantly to its enduring appeal. Beyond its natural beauty and well-maintained facilities, […]

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What do you miss the most about Cyprus?

What do you miss the most about Cyprus?

When we’re away from the island, what do we long for? It’s a picture that’s far more nuanced than you might expect Well-behaved dogs, well-maintained roads, and drivers who use their indicators! According to an article, these are the things that Germans living abroad miss most about their homeland. Similar surveys have looked at overseas Brits […]

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Intl tourist revenue grows 34% in Siem Reap

Intl tourist revenue grows 34% in Siem Reap

In the first seven months of 2024, Cambodia earned more than $27 million from ticket sales to tourists visiting Angkor Wat Archaeological Park, Koh Ker temple and Chong Kneas floating village in Siem Reap province. The figures came yesterday from an Angkor Enterprise press release detailing statistics on foreign tourists visiting various attractions. Angkor Enterprise […]

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CCCI visits Bird Aviation at Larnaca airport

CCCI visits Bird Aviation at Larnaca airport

A delegation from the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, led by its president, Stavros Stavrou, and the president of the Larnaca Chamber of Commerce, Nakis Antoniou, visited the facilities of Bird Aviation on Wednesday, located within the premises of the old Larnaca airport. During the visit, the CCCI officials had the opportunity to tour the […]

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Retail trade up significantly in June

Retail trade up significantly in June

The retail trade sector, excluding motor vehicles, recorded robust growth in June 2024, according to Cystat. It said the Turnover Value Index increased by 5.5% compared to June 2023, while the Turnover Volume Index rose by 3.2% over the same period. From January to June 2024, the Value Index showed an increase of 5.3% compared […]

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