The Bank of Cyprus on Thursday announced that it has received the Quality Recognition Award from global financial services firm JP Morgan Chase. The award, which the Bank of Cyprus has won for the fourth year running, is given in recognition of excellent funds transfer processes under SWIFT. In its statement, the bank noted that […]
A business delegation comprising 38 Japanese companies led by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), yesterday met Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and discussed Cambodia’s investment climate. Wakabayashi Kohei, Director of JETRO Representative Office in Phnom Penh, led the delegation. During the meeting, […]
Cambodia’s aviation sector registered an increase in flight movements early this year as new flight routes were announced by major international airlines connecting Cambodia to international destinations. According to official figures, there were 1,324 flight movements per week in early 2025, a 5 percent increase in flight movements compared to the same period last year. […]
Va Sokchea, a 39-year-old worker at a Chinese-invested Kampu Nuts Agro Product Co. Ltd. here in central Cambodia, has no longer migrated to work at a garment factory in the capital Phnom Penh since the cashew nut processing plant launched in early 2024. The mother of four children said the factory, which processes cashew nuts […]
Since 2009, the Stelios Bi-Communal Awards for Business Co-operation have been supporting bi-communal entrepreneurship in Cyprus, providing financial assistance to dozens of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. With the total value of the awards reaching €4.8 million, including this year’s sum of €410,000, the initiative has played a crucial role in the creation and expansion […]
The potential for strengthening cooperation in the field of maritime trade and transport and port management were discussed by Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Alexis Vafeades and the Ambassador of Egypt to Cyprus, Mohamed Zaazou. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Transport, during the 4 March meeting, held at the […]
The growth rate of the economy in 2024 is estimated at 3.4%, CySTAT reports. According to the first estimate for the year 2024, the growth rate of the economy in 2024 is positive and is estimated at 3.4% in real terms (volume measures), it notes. At current prices, the percentage change in Gross Domestic Product […]
The preliminary General Government fiscal results indicate a surplus of €1,507.8m for 2024. According to CySTAT, the preliminary General Government fiscal results, which are also prepared by CySTAT, indicate a surplus of €1,507.8m (4.5% of GDP) for the period of January-December 2024, as compared to a surplus of €631.5m (2% of GDP) that was recorded […]
Revenue from tourism recorded in December an annual increase of 17%, according to CySTAT. In a press release, it says that based on the results of the Passengers Survey carried out by CySTAT, revenue from tourism reached €86.9m in December 2024, recording an increase of 17% as compared to the corresponding month of the previous […]
Talent and infrastructure are the keys to global tech success Konstantin Zapolianski, Senior Investment Director at Zubr Capital, recently spoke to the Cyprus Mail about Cyprus’ growing potential as a destination for technology and digital industries. With the ICT sector contributing up to 15 per cent of the country’s GDP and generating approximately €4 billion in revenue in […]
Som Sotheary / Khmer Times Techo International Airport (TIA) will incorporate a model of the Cultural Village in Siem Reap province into its design, to highlight and promote Cambodian culture and identity while also attracting tourists. Charles Vann, Director of Cambodia Airport Investment Co Ltd. (CAIC), said yesterday that the TIA is copying a model […]
Sum Manet / Khmer Times Hean Sahib, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Chairman of the Investment Promotion Working Group for Preah Sihanouk, Monday led an inspection team to the Peninsula Bay project and Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) to strengthen investment promotion under the Royal Government’s Special Investment Promotion […]
Realestate.com.kh has put together a very useful guide on the top 50 things to know when looking at investing in Cambodian property and real estate – here we take a look at just seven items on the comprehensive list if you are considering investing in the Kingdom’s property market. 1. What Is The Overall Investment […]
Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday underlined the Royal Government’s commitment to achieving sustainable economic growth. In his keynote address at the ‘Cambodia Outlook Conference 2025’ themed ‘Cambodia’s New Growth Strategy Priorities for High Quality and Sustainable Development’ in Phnom Penh, Mr Hun Manet outlined a comprehensive roadmap to ensure the […]
Mom Kunthea / Khmer Times With just two weeks left for the 9th River Festival 2025 (March 21-23) scheduled to take place at the Takeo Lakeside Park in Daun Keo city, Takeo province, the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) yesterday urged tour operators to improve the quality of tourism services to attract more national and international […]
Nhean Chamrong / Khmer Times Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday said that the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) is optimistic about achieving an average annual economic growth of 6.5 percent for the next decade. To realise this goal, he emphasised that the target can only be met through specific, direct, and pragmatic policy formation, coupled […]