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The Star
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Cambodia's new impressive new international airport all set for official operation on Sept 9
PHNOM PENH (Xinhua): Cambodia has set Sept 9, 2025 for the official operation of the Techo International Airport, said a statement on Friday. Mao Havannall, minister in charge of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation, said in the statement that although the official operation is determined for Sept 9, the official inauguration ceremony will be held on Oct 20, which will be presided by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. Invested by Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd, the 1.5-billion-U.S.-dollar airport is being constructed on an area of 2,600 hectares in southern Kandal and Takeo provinces, about 20 km from the capital, Phnom Penh. Work on the airport project began in 2020. It is classified as a 4F-level airport, the highest level in the world. It will be capable of handling approximately 13 million passengers a year in the first phase. Thourn Sinan, chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association Cambodia chapter, said the new airport will enhance Cambodia's image as a modern and accessible destination. "Improved connectivity will attract more international airlines and travelers, showcasing Cambodia as a key player in the region," he told Xinhua. "The airport is expected to stimulate economic growth by creating jobs, boosting local businesses, and increasing investments in infrastructure," Sinan said. "It will also facilitate trade and commerce, providing a boost to various sectors beyond tourism." - Xinhua


The Star
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Cambodia and Britain pledge to further enhance ties
West meeting Prak Sokhonn during their working lunch in Phnom Penh on April 22, 2025. - Photo courtesy of X PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and the United Kingdom on Tuesday (April 22) pledged to further boost bilateral ties and cooperation for mutual benefit. The pledge was made between Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Catherine West, parliamentary under-secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, during their working lunch in Phnom Penh, the Cambodian Foreign Ministry said in a press release. Both sides highly appreciated the substantive and growing ties between Cambodia and the United Kingdom, the press release said, adding that they had discussions on promoting cooperation and partnership in trade, investment, tourism, education, development and demining. Sokhonn emphasised potential opportunities for further bilateral cooperation, underlining Cambodia's readiness to host the third bilateral consultations in Phnom Penh this year. On economic cooperation, Sokhonn expressed satisfaction with the rising trade volume which reached almost US$1 billion in 2024. "He expressed profound gratitude for including Cambodia as one of the beneficiaries under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme," the press release said. Sokhonn also briefed West on Cambodia's commitment and strengthened efforts to tackle cyber scams, including the establishment of a new national commission led by Prime Minister Hun Manet. "They discussed and agreed on deeper cooperation to combat this pressing transnational crime," the press release said. West expressed her admiration for Techo International Airport, designed by a British firm, and considered it a model of cooperation, according to the press release. - Xinhua


The Independent
21-03-2025
- Business
- The Independent
A major new airport to serve Cambodia's capital and boost tourism is due to open in July
Cambodia expects that its new airport serving the capital will open in July, a project official said Friday, in a major step forward in boosting the country's lucrative tourism sector, whose growth was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Work on Phnom Penh's new airport, officially known as the Techo International Airport, began in 2019, covering an area of 2,600 hectares (6,425 acres) located at the border of Kandal and Takeo provinces, about 30 kilometers (19 miles) south of the capital. 'I think the TIA airport here is going to be launched in the soft opening in July 2025, and we believe that so many passengers are waiting and they really want to come in to see this new airport,' said Charles Vann, director of the airport's project steering committee, during a media tour. The new airport is a $1.5 billion joint venture between the Cambodian government and the Overseas Cambodian Investment Corp. It's being built by the China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Group Co., Ltd. The architects for the airport are the British firm Foster + Partners, whose website says its 'design embodies a strong sense of place" and is "responsive to the tropical climate.' The terminal building sits under what is described as a single overarching roof canopy that is a lightweight steel grid shell, 'with an innovative screen that filters daylight and illuminates the vast terminal space.' Construction is being undertaken in three phases. Initially, the airport is expected to be capable of handling up to 13 million passengers a year, with capacity increased up to 30 million passengers after 2030, and then up to 50 million passengers in 2050. It will be the second major airport in Cambodia to open in the space of two years. In 2023, the Chinese-financed Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport began operations in the northwestern province of Siem Reap, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) east of the centuries-old Angkor Wat temple complex, the country's major tourist attraction. Tourism is one of the main pillars supporting Cambodia's economy. According to the Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia received around 6.7 million international tourists in 2024, a 23% increase over 2023.

Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A major new airport to serve Cambodia's capital and boost tourism is due to open in July
KANDAL, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia expects that its new airport serving the capital will open in July, a project official said Friday, in a major step forward in boosting the country's lucrative tourism sector, whose growth was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Work on Phnom Penh's new airport, officially known as the Techo International Airport, began in 2019, covering an area of 2,600 hectares (6,425 acres) located at the border of Kandal and Takeo provinces, about 30 kilometers (19 miles) south of the capital. 'I think the TIA airport here is going to be launched in the soft opening in July 2025, and we believe that so many passengers are waiting and they really want to come in to see this new airport,' said Charles Vann, director of the airport's project steering committee, during a media tour. The new airport is a $1.5 billion joint venture between the Cambodian government and the Overseas Cambodian Investment Corp. It's being built by the China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Group Co., Ltd. The architects for the airport are the British firm Foster + Partners, whose website says its 'design embodies a strong sense of place" and is "responsive to the tropical climate.' The terminal building sits under what is described as a single overarching roof canopy that is a lightweight steel grid shell, 'with an innovative screen that filters daylight and illuminates the vast terminal space.' Construction is being undertaken in three phases. Initially, the airport is expected to be capable of handling up to 13 million passengers a year, with capacity increased up to 30 million passengers after 2030, and then up to 50 million passengers in 2050. It will be the second major airport in Cambodia to open in the space of two years. In 2023, the Chinese-financed Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport began operations in the northwestern province of Siem Reap, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) east of the centuries-old Angkor Wat temple complex, the country's major tourist attraction. Tourism is one of the main pillars supporting Cambodia's economy. According to the Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia received around 6.7 million international tourists in 2024, a 23% increase over 2023.


Associated Press
21-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
A major new airport to serve Cambodia's capital and boost tourism is due to open in July
KANDAL, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia expects that its new airport serving the capital will open in July, a project official said Friday, in a major step forward in boosting the country's lucrative tourism sector, whose growth was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Work on Phnom Penh's new airport, officially known as the Techo International Airport, began in 2019, covering an area of 2,600 hectares (6,425 acres) located at the border of Kandal and Takeo provinces, about 30 kilometers (19 miles) south of the capital. 'I think the TIA airport here is going to be launched in the soft opening in July 2025, and we believe that so many passengers are waiting and they really want to come in to see this new airport,' said Charles Vann, director of the airport's project steering committee, during a media tour. The new airport is a $1.5 billion joint venture between the Cambodian government and the Overseas Cambodian Investment Corp. It's being built by the China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Group Co., Ltd. The architects for the airport are the British firm Foster + Partners, whose website says its 'design embodies a strong sense of place' and is 'responsive to the tropical climate.' The terminal building sits under what is described as a single overarching roof canopy that is a lightweight steel grid shell, 'with an innovative screen that filters daylight and illuminates the vast terminal space.' Construction is being undertaken in three phases. Initially, the airport is expected to be capable of handling up to 13 million passengers a year, with capacity increased up to 30 million passengers after 2030, and then up to 50 million passengers in 2050. It will be the second major airport in Cambodia to open in the space of two years. In 2023, the Chinese-financed Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport began operations in the northwestern province of Siem Reap, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) east of the centuries-old Angkor Wat temple complex, the country's major tourist attraction. Tourism is one of the main pillars supporting Cambodia's economy. According to the Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia received around 6.7 million international tourists in 2024, a 23% increase over 2023.