Cyprus has moved to establish a national framework for screening foreign direct investments (FDIs), aiming to safeguard security and public order while maintaining an open environment for investors. The Council of Ministers approved the draft legislation on July 2, the Finance Ministry said in a statement issued on Friday. The bill will now be submitted […]
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting June 30: Cyprus has moved to establish a national framework for screening foreign direct investments (FDIs), aiming to safeguard security and public order while maintaining an open environment for investors. The Council of Ministers approved the draft legislation on July 2, the Finance Ministry said […]
The Ministry of Commerce, in its capacity as the Inter-Ministerial Committee for the Preparation and Participation in World and International Trade Expositions, organised the “Cambodia National Day” celebration on Saturday at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The event was presided over by Deputy Prime Minister Sok Chenda Sophea, who attended as the High Representative of […]
With the upcoming opening of its new international airport, Phnom Penh today has the historical opportunity to reinvent itself and align with the world’s biggest metropolises in terms of quality of life and sustainable development. The site of Pochentong International Airport [also known as Phnom Penh International Airport] spreading over 450 hectares right in the […]
Prime Minister Hun Manet has advised the policy committee to formulate investment policies for the agro-industrial sector in Cambodia’s western provinces, including Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Pursat provinces, to strengthen domestic production capacity and reduce trade dependence on neighbouring countries. He said on Tuesday while presiding over the 20th National Fish Day celebration at Tonle […]
The Public Works Department has launched a tender for a new central bus station in Larnaca after years of delays and repeated representations from Larnaca Municipality to solve serious traffic problems created in the city centre near Finikoudes. The project will be built using the Design and Build method and will cost €7 million (plus VAT). The […]
Cambodia and Japan launched Phase 1 of their cross-border QR code payment agreement on July 4, 2025, allowing Cambodian citizens to make mobile payments in Japan using the Bakong app or any other mobile banking application, scanning the JPQR. The launch ceremony, held in Osaka during the World Expo 2025, was led by Dr. Chea […]
The US Embassy hosted a celebration for the 249th Independence Day of the United States of America, at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra yesterday. The event was presided over by Sun Chanthol, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), and Bridgette Walker, US Embassy Chargé […]
Following numerous in-person and online meetings, the US and Cambodia have reached an agreement and are currently drafting a statement that will outline a framework agreement regarding the “reciprocal” tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in April. The final meeting between a Cambodian’s task force, led by Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, first vice-chairman of […]
The Royal Government Spokesperson Unit says that the morning of 4 July 2025, at the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the CDC led the ad-hoc working group to have a virtual conference with the United States Trade Representative (USTR), led by Sarah Ellerman, […]
Synopsis: As both neighbouring nations have set a new target of bilateral trade amounting to around $20 billion, the new international border gate will play a key role in achieving this goal, says Mr Hun Sen. Senate President Hun Sen yesterday said that the new Cambodia-Vietnam Meun Chey International Border Gate, located in Prey Veng […]
Cambodia exported nearly 3.6 million tonnes of paddy and milled rice in the first half of 2025, generating over $1 billion in revenue, an increase of nearly 7% compared to the same period in 2024. Currently, 50 exporters are actively exporting Cambodian milled rice. According to the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF), from January to June […]
Air Cambodia, the Kingdom’s national carrier, will introduce a new route between Phnom Penh and Tokyo, Japan, before the end of 2025. In the future, the airline also plans to operate flights from Phnom Penh to Osaka. Sinn Chanserey Vutha, secretary of state at the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA), told The Post on […]
The Angkor Enterprise (AE) earned over $26 million from ticket sales to international tourists visiting the Angkor Archaeological Park in the first half of 2025, an increase of nearly 10% compared to the same period last year. Tourism experts have claimed that the recent closure of the Cambodia-Thailand border is unlikely to impact AE ticket […]
Cambodian legal experts believe that growing cooperation between Cambodian and Chinese lawyers will enhance the provision of legal services in the Kingdom, especially for investors and entrepreneurs, thereby contributing to increased Chinese investment in Cambodia. Speaking at the official launch of a law firm on Wednesday, Ly Chantola, Secretary of State at the Office of […]
Synopsis: Both sides confirm their commitment to accelerating cooperation in trade, investment, financial technology, green energy, and digital infrastructure. Cambodia and Singapore Wednesday reiterated their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation, with a renewed emphasis on trade, energy, and digital transformation. The pledge came during the first official visit by Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on […]