The Cypriot economy grew by 3.6 per cent in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, according to a report released this week by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The service also noted that the construction sector was a key economic driver, witnessing growth of 10.4 per cent during this time. Specifically, […]
The Bank of Cyprus completed approximately 41 per cent of its maximum share buyback programme value by the end of August, according to an announcement by the bank. The announcement noted that as of August 31, 2024, the total issued share capital of the bank amounted to 443,894,907 ordinary shares with a nominal value of €0.10 each, with each ordinary share carrying […]
Cyprus’ retail sector experienced growth in July, according to a report released on Monday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). According to the report, the retail trade turnover value index rose by 3.4 per cent compared to July 2023, while the volume index increased by 1.2 per cent over the same period. For the period from January to July […]
With India’s economy on the boom and direct flights underway, the Kingdom’s tourism industry stands to benefit from the Asian giant’s economic growth, with numbers expected to shoot up four times, a top official from Cambodia’s tourism ministry said on Saturday in Mumbai on the sidelines of an international exhibition. Hul Seila, Under-Secretary of State […]
Cambodia’s Acting Head of State Hun Sen sought substantial investments from Australian investors, especially in potential sectors. Receiving the newly-appointed Australian Ambassador to Cambodia Derek Yip at the Senate Palace on Friday, Mr Hun Sen hoped that the ambassador would continue to further strengthen and expand the relations and cooperation in all fields between the […]
International Finance Corporation (IFC) – a financial institution that promotes private-sector development in the least developed countries (LDCs) – has increased its investment from $167.5 million to $438.5 million into the Kingdom’s financial sector, a rise of 260 percent over the past five years. Informing this to Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of […]
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has speeded up the preparation for a roadmap on the development of the automotive and electronics sectors in the country which will be submitted to the policy committee on economy and finance for approval. CDC First Vice President Sun Chanthol chaired a meeting last week to review […]
Cambodia’s famed Angkor Archaeological Park made $30.33 million from ticket sales in the first eight months of 2024, up 31.3% from $23.09 million over the same period last year, said an official report on Sunday. The Angkor attracted 651,857 international tourists during the January-August period this year, up 30.7% from 498,513 over the same period […]
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting August 26: Starting with the economic landscape, the value of Cypriot bonds held by the Eurosystem has decreased to €6.38 billion as the European Central Bank (ECB) proceeds with its balance sheet reduction. These actions represent a strategic effort to tighten monetary policy amid inflation […]
Hellenic Bank on Friday posted a profit after tax of €189 million for the first half of 2024, marking an 18 per cent increase compared to the same period during the previous year. In addition, the bank’s solid capital position was highlighted by a pro forma CET1 ratio of 26.55 per cent and a pro […]
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s famed Angkor Archaeological Park made US$30.33 million from ticket sales in the first eight months of 2024, up 31.3 per cent from US$23.09 million over the same period last year, said an official report on Sunday, according to Xinhua.The Angkor attracted 651,857 international tourists during the January-August period this year, up 30.7 […]
Carobs had their own festival on Friday, giving visitors the chance to taste all kinds of sweets and watch the dark brown syrup being made first-hand. The event was organised by Akamas municipality and Peyia football club in the Ayios Georgios church yard in Peyia. Addressing the event, Peyia deputy mayor Andreas Christodoulou said this […]
A joint promotional campaign, “Live Unforgettable Moments,” launched in August, seeks to attract visitors from key markets such as the United Kingdom, Scandinavian countries, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, and France. Leveraging innovative online platforms, the campaign aims to captivate potential travellers and showcase the unique offerings of the region. The campaign is the result of […]
A shipment of 3,577 packages of humanitarian aid from Cyprus has arrived at Israel’s Ashdod port via the maritime corridor, according to The Times of Israel. The aid was transported by sea through the corridor to the Gaza Strip, as confirmed by COGAT, the Israeli agency overseeing the coordination of humanitarian deliveries to the region. Since the […]
September brings with it a string of events to suit all tastes If you thought festival season ends when August does, think again. Just as summer does not really end in Cyprus (not for a while anyway), neither does the festival agenda. Come September, and annual festivals return to every corner of the island. Septemberfest: […]
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) have met to discuss Cambodia’s agri-food trends and the potential for bilateral cooperation. The discussions were held at the CDC headquarters in Phnom Penh on Wednesday this week between Suon Sophal, Deputy Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Board […]