The Royal Group Exchange (RGX), Cambodia’s only authorised digital assets exchange, now boasts a user base of over 3,500 individuals exactly a year after its inception. The trading platform using blockchain technology was launched in January last year, marking the beginning of a new history in Cambodia’s financial landscape. It has also become the first […]
Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), yesterday said that Cambodia is open to all investors who are interested in investing in the agricultural sector. Receiving a courtesy call from Professor Wendy Umberger, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), at the ministry, Tina said, “Cambodia is open […]
Siem Reap, Cambodia – Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic symbols of Cambodia, continues to captivate travelers from around the globe in 2025. Renowned for its stunning architecture and deep historical roots, Angkor Wat has once again been named the most famous tourist attraction in the world, solidifying […]
Cambodia saw a significant surge in the export of potential agricultural products in 2024, an official report from the Ministry of Commerce showed. The main products Cambodia exported in the said period included rice, bananas, mangoes, cassava, cashew nuts, corn, pepper and tobacco. The country earned $1,398 million from paddy export and $491 million from […]
The bond market in Cambodia commenced operations following the approval of Prakas No. 009/17 on the Public Offering of Debt Securities, dated August 17, 2017. In 2018, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, supported the first-ever bond issuance in the Kingdom of Cambodia by investing $20 million in Cambodian […]
Non-profit social venture and think tank CyprusInno, powered by SocialTech Lab, has successfully concluded the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Cyprus, according to an official announcement. Now in its second year of support from the US Embassy in Nicosia and, for the first time, backed by Chevron, the programme provided free training to […]
The National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) recently presented its activities in the Cypriot business environment during a conference held in Athens. In a speech delivered at the event, Marilena Sevastidou, Head of Corporate Banking, highlighted the “exceptionally positive momentum” currently characterising Greece-Cyprus bilateral relations. She explained that this “fosters a mutually beneficial growth environment” and […]
Cyprus’ cruise sector is set for a significant upturn, expecting a 30 per cent surge in ship arrivals this year, according to Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis. In addition, 139 vessels are slated to dock at Limassol port, including 26 that will call it their home port, . Hadjimanolis marked the upcoming season’s kickoff with […]
Stunning hillside setting reflected in the glass For more than 40 years the Vouni Panayias winery has continually elevated winemaking in Panayia village, Paphos. The unforgettable landscape of undulating vineyards can be tasted in the wines. Vouni was once described by French sommeliers visiting the island as the Romanée-Conti of Cyprus, the name of the […]
Those who know and love the island share the spots that hold the most memories and magic Beyond Protaras lies a tiny harbour, faded boats bobbing in the waves. The surrounding cape curls north. But if you slip into the water and swim out – where the seabed shifts, and the turtles glide – you […]
The 15th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum will take place this Friday at the Athenaeum Intercontinental Athens hotel (89-93 Syngrou). Log on to capitallink.com for details. Shipping
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting January 27: The Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel) has called for a comprehensive and environmentally conscious approach to the redevelopment of the Lady’s Mile area. It also underlined the need to align any development plans with the area’s unique characteristics and recent local government reforms. Specifically, in […]
Cambodia’s tourism sector earned $3.63 billion in 2024, up 17.8 percent from $3.08 billion a year earlier, according to a report from the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) released on January 31. The Kingdom received 6.7 million international tourists last year, up 22.9 percent from 5.45 million in the year before, read the report. Thailand was […]
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 […]