Tourism revenue in Cyprus saw a modest rise of 5.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, while April remained essentially the same, according to a report released on Monday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). According to the report, which is based on the Cyprus Statistical […]
Eurobank on Monday announced that it now holds shares representing 55.48 per cent of the total issued share capital and voting rights of Hellenic Bank. Specifically, Eurobank S.A., a subsidiary of Eurobank Ergasias Services and Holdings S.A., disclosed that on June 28, 2024, it purchased 168 shares of Hellenic Bank Public Company Limited (“Hellenic Bank”) […]
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) this week announced its intention to explore the establishment of the Cyprus – Baltic States Business Association, aimed at enhancing economic and trade relations between Cyprus and the Baltic region. “We are pleased to announce that the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry is exploring the possibility […]
At the forefront of elevating Cyprus, real estate is Blackbook Agency, led by Managing Director Eleftheria Voskaridou. The real estate market in Cyprus is an ever-evolving landscape, shaped by a confluence of economic, social, and technological trends. The sector has experienced remarkable growth, attracting both local and international investors. Key trends such as sustainable building […]
The famed Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia’s most attractive tourism landscape, received 521,950 foreign tourists in the first semester of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 35 percent. The figures, shared by the Angkor Enterprise, revealed a substantial increase in revenue from the entrance pass sales, which rose by 36 percent to a significant $24.35 million. The […]
Prime Minister Hun Manet has appointed the official composition of the Cambodia Tourism Marketing and Promotion Board (CTB) to encourage collaboration between the public and private sectors to promote potential destinations to the international markets. The appointment was made based on the ‘Revision of the Sub-decree on the Organization and Functioning of the CTB’ dated […]
As many as 62 percent of companies in a survey conducted in Cambodia planned to recruit more staff in 2024, with leadership, quality control and project management topping the list of most needed skills, according to the latest Skills Gap Assessment Report of the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham). The report, based on a survey […]
The official inauguration of the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) new offices in Cyprus is set to take place this autumn, with EIB President Nadia Calvino scheduled to attend, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos announced on Wednesday following a Cabinet meeting. Keravnos revealed that the decision was finalised after a recent meeting with President Calvino in Luxembourg, […]
The Turnover Value Index of Sales and Repair of Motor Vehicles recorded an increase of 15.7% compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year, according to data released by CySTAT. Motor vehicle sales increased by 20% in the first quarter, compared to the first quarter of 2023, vehicle maintenance and repair increased by 11.2% […]
Big names such as Tesla and Samsung have shown interest for a public tender aiming to set batteries to store electricity in Cyprus, Minister for Energy, Commerce and Industry George Papanastasiou has said, adding that the first phase concerns a 150-Mega Watt storage facility for which a tender is expected to be launched in September. […]
Cyprus’ ship registry experienced an increase in oceangoing vessels in the first half of the year, reversing a two-year decline, thanks to geopolitical tensions impacting global shipping, the island’s Deputy Minister for Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis announced. Speaking at the International Business Day organized by the Cyprus International Business Association on Tuesday, Hadjimanolis highlighted that geopolitical […]
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on June 25 approved the publication of the Public Offer Document for the acquisition of up to 100 per cent of Hellenic Bank’s issued share capital. Eurobank S.A. announced the approval on Wednesday, revealing that shareholders who accept the Public Offer will receive a consideration of €2.56 per […]
Public Group is launching investments of 30 million euros for the next three years, with the emphasis being placed both on the expansion of the store network in areas where it currently has a limited presence, and on the development of new services, which improve the shopping experience and at the same time provide added […]
Japan has reaffirmed its support for the capacity development efforts of ports in Cambodia. The focus areas of port development were discussed at the third meeting of the Coordinating Committee for the Port Administration Capacity Building Project, chaired jointly by Ieng Veng Sun, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and […]
Prime Minister Hun Manet Tuesday called on the owners of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and all stakeholders to work unitedly to be a pillar of the socio-economic development of the country. In a message on the first National Day of Small and Medium Enterprises to be celebrated on June 27, Mr Hun Manet […]
Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis announced at the Cyprus International Business Association (CIBA) forum on Tuesday that the fleet of Cypriot-flagged ocean-going vessels has grown for the first time in two years. This rebound comes after a period of decline fuelled by geopolitical tensions, notably the conflict in Ukraine and disruptions in global shipping caused […]