Archaeologists from Cambodia’s national heritage authority (APSARA) have discovered the long-lost missing head of a Deva statue from the Victory Gate of Angkor Thom. The Victory Gate is one of five gates to the city of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire. Angkor Thom was founded in present-day Cambodia during the late […]
The total weight of goods transported by road within Cyprus in the fourth quarter of 2023 saw an 11.4 per cent increase, compared to the same period in 2022, according to a report released this week by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Additionally, the weight of cargo transported by road to and from Cyprus also […]
In addition, the UK remained the key source of tourism, corresponding to 35.3 per cent of all arrivals during the month of April “The goal we set at the beginning of the year, considering all the facts before us, such as the escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean, the economic situation in Central and Western […]
Sectors that are heavily exposed to AI are witnessing a surge in productivity, while AI jobs are also experiencing notable growth, according to a recent report shared by PwC Cyprus on Wednesday. This comprehensive study, which analysed over half a billion job ads from 15 countries, suggests that AI could enable numerous nations to achieve […]
Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis this week met with Greece’s Minister of Shipping and Island Policy Christos Stylianides, with the discussion focusing on the competitiveness of European shipping, the shortage of seafarers, the digitalisation of services, and the maritime passenger connection between Cyprus and Greece. Moreover, the two sides agreed on practical cooperation to […]
The Limassol Boat Show 2024 will take place in May, from 23 to 26 at Limassol Marina, and once again, the largest nautical exhibition in the Eastern Mediterranean is expected to impress and attract thousands of yachts and marine enthusiasts. Since the early stages of the registration process, the number of entries has exceeded all […]
May 17, 2024, Phnom Penh,— Even with the high level of uncertainty surrounding the global economy, Cambodia’s GDP is expected to expand at a 6.0% annual pace in 2024. As local economic activity continues to stabilize, this development is ascribed to the global economy’s recovery, notably among Cambodia’s trade partners. With a 5% growth rate […]
The Kingdom’s tourism industry got a shot in the arm with the visit of the top official of the China Metro Group who made a courtesy call on Minister of Tourism in Phnom Penh on Tuesday. The main thrust of the meeting was on cooperation in the tourism industry. Sok Soken, Minister of Tourism played […]
Cambodia has topped a recent global index produced by the UK-based business publication, fDi Intelligence. The nation ranked as the best emerging market worldwide for foreign investment in 2024. Cambodia has taken the number one place in the 2024 index on account of its strong and consistent gross domestic product (GDP) growth, low inflation rate, […]
PHNOM PENH, May 23, 2024 — The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has forecasted a healthier economic growth rate and a decline in inflation for Cambodia in 2024, despite global economic challenges stemming from geopolitical tensions and rising interest rates. In its latest report issued on Monday, the central bank projected that Cambodia’s Gross Domestic […]
The Nicosia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel) on Monday announced the appointment of Andreas Antoniades as its new director general. According to the announcement, the decision was ratified by the Evel board of directors during their meeting on May 8 and came into effect from May 18. The announcement noted that Andreas Antoniades has […]
The Bank of Cyprus announced on Monday that it completed a new round in its share buyback programme, which was originally disclosed in April of this year, with 34,150 shares being purchased in total. According to an official announcement, the bank acquired 22,183 shares on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) at a weighted average price of £3.68 per share and 11,967 shares on the Cyprus […]
Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides was a prominent participant in the First International Symposium: Digital Twins 4 Healthcare, according to an official statement by the foundation. Held on May 16 and 17, this cutting-edge event was organised by the University of Cyprus alongside CYENS, KOIOS, and EPOS-IASIS, drawing an impressive cadre of over 45 international researchers. […]
Market has overcome impacts of Covid-19 By Kyriacos Kiliaris If you’re in the market for a vacation home on the island, you might be in for a sticker shock, as sale price and rental rates for these properties have soared to eight-year highs, showing that the sector has rebounded fully from the Covid-19 pandemic. Rental […]
The government will continue its efforts with a view to further support beekeeping, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou, has said. She was addressing a Bee Festival in Ora village on 19 May, on the occasion of “World Bee Day”. Panayiotou said that an important tool for the development of beekeeping in Cyprus is the Beekeeping Programme […]
Cypriot banks are urging a combination of government and regulatory policies to achieve a healthy, effective and optimal green transition. Banks stress their key role in this transition, emphasizing that while they should make significant financial contributions, the government must also align its policies with the banks to facilitate the green transition. Representatives from all […]