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Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island Intends to Challenge Phuket and Bali as Region’s Top Tourist Destination
- 9 June 2021
The Vietnamese government and private companies have recently expressed their ambition to further develop Phu Quoc island to become the region's leading tourist attraction, challenging other island paradises such as Phuket in Thailand and Bali in Indonesia, reported Nikkei Asia. Phu Quoc used to be famous for only its fish sauce production before 2013, but things changed after the Vietnamese go...
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Kep Authorities Plan to Develop Two New Public Beach Resorts
- 9 June 2021
The Coastal Development Committee is currently studying locations and planning to develop two new public beach resorts in Kep province, according to a meeting of the Kep Provincial Administration on Tuesday 08 June. The two locations that the committee is considering are a natural beach in Thmey Village, Sangkat Prey Thom in Kep City; and another natural beach in Ang Koul village, Ang Kol commu...
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Construction of New 39km Beachfront Road in Koh Kong 70% Complete
- 27 May 2021
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. The route connects Tuol Ta Chap village of Mondul Seima distri...
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Chinese Firm to Inject More Investment into Koh Kong’s Long Bay Resort
- 21 May 2021
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 Fresh News, Chairman of Zhengheng (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. Mr Deng Pibing said the Long ...
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Two Underground Walkways in Sihanoukville Set for Completion
- 17 May 2021
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 other one is nearby a factory. Deputy Commander of the Samdech Techo Sen Engi...
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Siem Reap Chosen as Venue for 2023 SEA Games Cycling
- 11 May 2021
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, which is very suitable to hosting all ki...
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US$61m five-star hotel & casino in Sihanoukville to open in Q1 2022
- 23 April 2021
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, three restaurants, a guest lounge and a casino. The project was...
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US$2.8-billion Phu Quoc large-scale resort to open in late April
- 10 April 2021
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, the project consists of a five-star hotel, the largest theme park in Vietnam ca...
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Welcoming Vaccinated Tourists by Year’s End Will Also Boost Real Estate Sector, says Expert
- 9 April 2021
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 other countries. "Obviously, tourists will help restore the economy, especially ...
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Vietnam Establishes New 1,600-Hectare Special Economic Zone on Border of Kampot and Takeo Provinces
- 8 April 2021
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 inTakeo province, as well as Banteay Meas and Kamp...
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