Tourism and Travelling
Construction of New 39km Beachfront Road in Koh Kong 70% Complete
The construction of a new beachfront road stretching along three districts of Koh Kong province has been over 70% completed, according to the Samdech Techo Hun Sen engineering team. Built with red gravel, this road is 9 meters wide and 39 kilometres long with five bridges across the estuaries, along with a proper drainage system. […]
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Chinese Firm to Inject More Investment into Koh Kong’s Long Bay Resort
Zheng Heng Group, the operator of the Long Bay Resort in Koh Kong province, has claimed to be injecting more investment into its resort to bring this gigantic tourism complex to a whole new level. The firm revealed the plan during a meeting with Koh Kong Governor HE Mithona Phouthorng on 21 May. According to […]
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Two Underground Walkways in Sihanoukville Set for Completion
Two pedestrian subways along NR4 in Sihanoukville are scheduled to be completed this May, three months ahead of schedule, according to Samdech Techo Hun Sen’s engineering team (Siem Reap). Each subway is 53 metres long, 7 metres wide and 3.2 metres high. One is in front of Hun Sen Khleang Leu High School, while the […]
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Siem Reap Chosen as Venue for 2023 SEA Games Cycling
Among three potential provinces, Siem Reap has been chosen to host the cycling for the upcoming 2023 SEA Games, according to the Ministry of Tourism’s announcement yesterday. The ministry stated that Siem Reap is a high-priority province as it has ready infrastructure such as airports, roads, ancient temples, and especially the Phnom Kulen National Park, […]
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US$61m five-star hotel & casino in Sihanoukville to open in Q1 2022
Malaysian-based WA Hospitality has announced that it will open the US$61-million Won Majestic Casino Hotel & Resort in Sihanoukville in Q1 2022, reported TTG Asia. Located in front of the Sokha Hotel in Sangkat 4, this 5-star hotel will have a total of 373 rooms featuring luxury suites and studio rooms, a swimming pool, gym, […]
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US$2.8-billion Phu Quoc large-scale resort to open in late April
A large-scale resort spanning over 1,000 hectares on Phu Quoc Island is set to officially open on 21 April, according to Inside Asian Gaming. Known as the Phu Quoc United Center, the resort has been built by the VinGroup with an investment value of US$2.85 billion. Located in the northern part of Phu Quoc Island, […]
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Welcoming Vaccinated Tourists by Year’s End Will Also Boost Real Estate Sector, says Expert
Real estate expert and President of KW Cambodia Dr Kim Heang has expressed optimism that the real estate sector will also gain momentum if the government decides to allow vaccinated international tourists to enter Siem Reap by Q4 this year. Dr Kim Heang said that this is a smart move by the government, like many […]
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Vietnam Establishes New 1,600-Hectare Special Economic Zone on Border of Kampot and Takeo Provinces
Vietnam has established a new 1,600-hectare special economic zone at the border between Hà Tiên province and Cambodia’s Kampot and Takeo provinces. According to Vietnam News, the Hà Tiên Border-Gate Economic Zone is located in the Mekong Delta of Kiên Giang and covers five communes of Vietnam. The area is also bordered with Kirivong district […]
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Colliers: Asia Pacific Hospitality Sector Expected to Hit 2019 baseline by 2023, Cambodia to Lead in Casino Segment
The Asia-Pacific hospitality sector is projected to recover steadily from the last quarter of 2021 onward, and to hit the 2019 baseline by 2023, according to a recent report by an investment management company Colliers International. The report, entitled Colliers Hotel Insights Q1 2021, also predicted that Cambodia and Macau will lead the way in […]
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Malaysia’s MIDF Research: Cambodia Aviation Market to Quickly Recovery in Next Two Years
Malaysia’s MIDF Research has predicted that the Cambodian aviation market will gain momentum in the next two years after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, according to The Malaysian Reserve. The forecast analysed the 2021 and 2022 financial status of Malaysian firm Muhibbah Engineering, which has a 21% stake in Cambodia’s three major airports: Phnom Penh, Siem […]
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