Tourism and Travelling
Angkor Botanical Garden Officially Opens in Siem Reap
The Royal Government has officially inaugurated the Angkor Botanical Garden to attract and show the potential of tourism in Siem Reap and for the benefit of the people and national and international tourists. The gardens were opened on 19 May by HE Chea Sophara, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction. […]
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US$150M Co-Financing for Tourism Recovery
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has announced the implementation of the Tourism Recovery Co-Financing Scheme (TRCS) with a total budget of US$150 million to promote tourism as the COVID-19 crisis eases, according to a press release on 17 May 2022. The budget comes from the Royal Government’s contribution of US$75 million through SME Bank […]
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Government exchanges 800 hectares of land in the Phnom Tamao Zoo area with the private sector
The government has decided to exchange 800 hectares of land in the Phnom Tamao area to a private company -Khmer Fresh Milk for development, and the government reclaimed 1,122 hectares in three different locations. According to a letter from the Office of the Council of Ministers dated January 14, 2022, two locations in the Phnom […]
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Angkor Botanical Garden in Siem Reap to Open Soon
The Apsara Authority plans to inaugurate the 15-hectare Angkor Botanical Garden, featuring grass fields, flower gardens, fruit trees, and wildlife for visitors on 9 May 2022, according to the Department of Information in Siem Reap province. Deputy Director-General of APSARA Authority, Mr Yit Chandarath, said that the Angkor Botanical Garden, located in Siem Reap city, […]
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Cambodia-Thailand Reopen Anlong Veng International Gate After Two Years Closure
Choam International Gate in Anlong Veng district, Oddar Meanchey province has officially reopened after being closed for more than two years due to COVID-19. The official reopening was held on 9 May 2022 in the presence of Mr Pen Kosal, Governor of Oddar Meanchey province, and Mr Watthana Phutthichat, Governor of Sisaket province, Thailand, and […]
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Cambodia’s Four Coastal Provinces Receive US$100m for Sustainable Marine Development Projects
A US$100 million fund from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and French Development Agency (FDA) has been approved for implementing sustainable marine development projects in four of Cambodia’s coastal provinces including Koh Kong, Sihanoukville, Kampot and Kep. ADB will contribute US$70 million including loans and grant aid, while AFD will provide US$30 million. Kep Deputy […]
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Mondulkiri tourism development master plan 2021-2035 officially launched
The National Committee for Tourism Development officially disseminated and launched the “Master Plan For Mondulkiri Tourism Development 2022-2035” which is a guiding document for the development of the tourism sector in the Northeastern area of the country. Held on April 11, the official dissemination was presided over by HE Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister […]
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New Public Beach in Kep Province Ready for Tourists
The 2,700-metre-long new public beach in Kep is ready to welcome visitors on New Year’s Day, although works related to tree planting and gardening are not yet complete. HE Som Piseth, Governor of Kep Province, said on 5 April that the work of filling soil and building concrete roads in this beach area is 100% […]
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Construction of Kampot Tourism Port Set for Completion in June After Many Delays
The Kampot Tourism Port construction project was 93% complete by March, with the entire project expected to be completed in June 2022 after many delays. The progress of the construction was updated during a site inspection by HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, on 29 March. With ground broken in 2018, the […]
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Battambang Set for Pub Street Similar to Siem Reap
Battambang Governor HE Sok Loo said Battambang will soon build a Pub Street to attract national and international tourists, like the one in Siem Reap. HE Sok Lou unveiled this plan during a meeting with Secretary-General of the Escato Circus School Ms Aurelie Vincq on 16 March to report on the progress of Phare Ponleu […]
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