Cambodia is hopeful that the Japanese government and private sector will encourage the Japanese airline ANA to re-launch direct flights. Renewed services are not only expected to boost tourism, but also enhance cooperation in commerce and attract more Japanese investment to the Kingdom. On January 27, Japanese ambassador to Cambodia Ueno Atsushi led a 120-strong […]
Fifteen vultures from Spain arrived in Cyprus on Friday, ornithological charity BirdLife Cyprus said. The measure is part of ongoing efforts to save Cyprus’ critically endangered griffon vulture population, with only 37 birds remaining. Upon arrival, the griffon vultures were received by the game service and transferred to a special acclimatisation cage in Limassol thereafter. […]
Malaysia and Australia are exploring investment opportunities in Cambodia’s agro-industry and agriculture sectors. The intention was unveiled in a meeting between Yim Norn, Director of the Kampong Speu Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, and a group of investors from Malaysia and Australia on Wednesday. Norn informed the visiting investors of the province’s potential in […]
Cyprus’ Research & Innovation Foundation (RIF) on Friday announced that the country’s startup ecosystem has been acknowledged for its progress in recent years. Specifically, Cyprus received the “Best Worldwide Climb in the Top 50” award, recording the largest jump—nine places—in the global ranking of startup ecosystems for 2024. The award was part of the Startup Ecosystem Awards 2025, […]
To facilitate international tourists 15 machines were installed in three different locations across Siem Reap city Foreign visitors visiting Angkor Archeological Park can now avail digital platform at self-service machines deployed in public places across the Siem Reap city. The Royal Government yesterday launched the Angkor ticketing system and ticket inspection reform system, giving more […]
SEOUL: South Korea’s heritage authorities announced Friday (Jan 31) that a section of the visitor facilities at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat has reopened following renovations using Korean technology, Yonhap news agency reported. South Korea has been working with Cambodia on the restoration and preservation of Angkor Wat since 2024, providing technical expertise and support to safeguard […]
PHNOM PENH: After eight months on the road, Bangladeshi athlete Saiful Islam – known as Shanto – has trekked some 3,000 kilometres from his homeland. He arrived in Cambodia this January. He plans to complete a 12-year mission, walking across 193 countries, with the goal of inspiring people to “Save Trees to Minimise Global Warming” […]
40 per cent of employees earned under €1,500 in the first three quarters of 2024 There was a 5.4 per cent increase in average gross monthly earnings for Cyprus employees in the third quarter of 2024, reaching €2,351, compared to €2,230 in the same period of 2023, according to the state statistical service. Citing preliminary data, the service also reported a 1.3 per […]
In the cutthroat world of travel, where the familiar tourist traps are slowly becoming overcrowded and overexposed, a new trend has emerged: the quest for offbeat travel experiences. China, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Laos, Brunei, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan are setting the stage for a revolution in the tourism industry by […]
Brunch a cut above the usual The name Campo de Fiori certainly evokes the delights of Italian cuisine. However, if you visit the restaurant so named in the old town of Paphos before 4pm you can experience a menu called World Breakfast and Brunch. Even so, owners have certainly drawn inspiration from Italy. The menu […]
The Paphos tourism promotion company (ETAP) has launched its road safety campaign for the fourth consecutive year. Titled “Let’s Share Our Roads Safely,” the campaign aims to educate both cyclists and drivers on how to coexist safely on the road. “This knowledge comes from the Highway Code and is approved by the Paphos police department,” said […]
Cambodia’s exports to the European Union and to the United Kingdom jumped more than 20 percent each last year, according to the latest government data. The trade balance with both markets was heavily in Cambodia’s favour. Exports to the EU increased 20.4 percent to $4.4 billion from $3.7 billion in 2023, the Ministry of Commerce […]
Nippon Koei Business Partners Co., Ltd., a Japanese company, has evinced interest in investing in Cambodia’s cashew sector for export, with a particular focus on processing cashew nuts and shells into vinegar and oil, while the remaining waste will be used as animal feed for cows. The company’s interest was expressed on Thursday during a […]
Cambodia exported $4.41 billion worth of goods to the European Union (EU) last year, marking a 20.34 percent increase from $3.66 million recorded in 2023, according to a report from the Ministry of Commerce. The Kingdom’s imports from the EU fell by 3.3 percent to $917 million from $949 million in 2023, as stated in […]
Real GDP growth in Cyprus is estimated to have gained momentum in 2024, strengthening to 3.7%, according to the Economic Outlook of the Economics Research Centre (CypERC) of the University of Cyprus, which has revised it by 0.2%, compared to the October issue. Growth is expected to moderate but remain robust in 2025 and 2026, forecasted […]
A contract for works that will enhance the production capacity of the Asprokremmos refinery by an additional 10,000 cubic metres per day over a period of 12 months, has been signed by the Agriculture Ministry’s Water Development Department and the company Mekel Limited. According to an announcement by the Department, the contract for the ‘Supply, […]