Tourism and Travelling
Large-Scale Infrastructure Renovations in Siem Reap and Sihanoukville Part of Tourism Recovery Roadmap
The government earlier this week approved the Roadmap on Cambodia’s Tourism Restoration Plan, of which the large-scale infrastructure renovations in Sihanoukville and Siem Reap are the most crucial drivers in attracting more tourists after the pandemic subsides. The road map is divided into three stages. The first and the most important is the rehabilitation of […]
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Century Entertainment Hopes to Open Large Koh Kong Casino by late April After Delays
Hong Kong-based casino operator Century Entertainment International Holdings Ltd hopes to open its casino at a new venue in Dara Sakor district in Koh Kong province by late April after delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reported IAG. According to the initial plan, the casino was set to open start operations by February after finishing […]
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Construction of Mondulkiri Airport Moved to 2023, Prelim Study Completed
Construction of the Mondulkiri airport is expected to begin in 2023 as the investment firm will take at least one full year to conduct a comprehensive study on the recently-completed preliminary study, according to the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA)’s spokesman. SSCA spokesman Sin Chansereyvutha said this morning that although the preliminary report has […]
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Transport Ministry to Upgrade Dong Tong River Port in Koh Kong Province
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has unveiled a project to upgrade an existing port on the Dong Tong River in Koh Kong province to facilitate waterway transportation for fishing boats and tourism cruise ships. To date, the port upgrade proposal has already been submitted to the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) for […]
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Private Firm Unveils Study on Mondulkiri Airport Project
The responsible company this morning presented a brief feasibility study report on the new Mondulkiri Airport to the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation for consideration, marking another step forward for this US$60-million project. The meeting was chaired by the Secretariat of Civil Aviation HE Mao Havannal and attended by company representatives as well as consultants. […]
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NagaCorp Working on Fresh Plans for Recently-Rejected Siem Reap Resort, says Chairman
In response to the government’s recent rejection of the proposed US$350-million Siem Reap resort, NagaCorp Chairman Tim McNally has said that the firm is working on fresh plans to make the project possible, reported GGR Asia yesterday. The rejection was made by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts on 23 March, stating that the […]
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Naga Corp’s US$350-million Resort in Siem Reap province dismissed
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has decided to dismiss the proposed $350-milion resort development in the Angkor Archaeological Park by Naga Corp after controversial discussions, stating the project negatively affects the archaeological park. In a press release issued on 23 March, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts stated that the “Angkor Lake […]
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Siem Reap 38-Road Renovation Project 30% Complete Despite Surge in Community Outbreak
Amid the recent surge in COVID-19 community transmission, construction on the 38-road renovation project in Siem Reap is still proceeding smoothly and will be completed as scheduled by early 2022, according to Siem Reap city governor Nuon Putheara. Mr Nuon Putheara said on 15 March that the project is around 30% complete so far. Meanwhile, […]
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New Aquaculture, Eco-Tourism Project Set for Prey Chhor, Kampong Cham
Private firm Pharath Rattanak has recently received a permit to invest in building a new aquaculture and eco-tourism project on over 7 hectares of land in Chok Boeung Thom in Prey Chhor district, Kampong Cham province, according to Kampong Cham Governor HE Un Chanda on 25 February. This large-scale project is divided into four parts, […]
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NagaCorp to Conduct Further Study Before Launching US$350 million Siem Reap Resort
NagaCorp Chairman Tim McNally said that his firm will carefully study further, closely cooperate with the local government, and take into account various views before developing the US$350- million non-casino resort in Siem Reap, according to the GGRAsia on 22 February. McNally’s comment came in response to the recent UNESCO’s concern that the non-casino resort […]
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