Chinese-invested airport in Cambodia's tourist hub expected to boost tourism, economy

STORY: Chinese-invested airport in Cambodia's tourist hub expected to boost tourism, economy DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SINN CHANSEREY VUTHA, Cambodian State Secretariat of Civil Aviation's Undersecretary of State 3. various of Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): SINN CHANSEREY VUTHA, Cambodian State Secretariat of Civil Aviation's Undersecretary of State 5. various of officials greeting passengers at Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): CHHAY SIVLIN, President of the Cambodia Association of Travel Agents STORYLINE: Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) in northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province commenced operations on Monday, raising hope for tourism growth. The SAI has been invested by the Angkor International Airport Investment (Cambodia)

Cambodia pins high hopes for tourism recovery after Chinese tourists comeback

STORY: Cambodia pins high hopes for tourism recovery after Chinese tourists comeback DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arrival of Air China flight 2. various of a welcoming ceremony 3. various of Chinese tourists taking a shuttle 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): THONG KHON, Cambodia's Tourism Minister 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): CHHAY SIVLIN, President of Cambodia Association of Travel Agents 6. various of Chinese tourists taking a shuttle 7. aerial view of Phnom Penh 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): POCH DOLA, Souvenir vendor 9. various of people strolling in a public park in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: Cambodia has pinned high hopes for its tourism recovery after Chinese tourists gradually returned to the Southeast Asian nation. A plane carrying some 125 Chinese tourists arrived at the Phnom Penh International Airport from Beijing on Tuesday, receiving a warm welcome from Cambodian officials. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): THONG KHON, Cambodia's Tourism Minister "Chin

Traditional Chinese medicine catches attention of university students in Cambodia

STORY: Traditional Chinese medicine catches attention of university students in Cambodia DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: EDUCATION/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of experts give a lecture 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): BOU SOKCHEAT, AEU student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): CHHANG MENG CHHAY, AEU student 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): FAN MAORONG, Chinese TCM expert STORYLINE: A team of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) experts gave a lecture on the advantages and efficacy of TCM to nearly 200 students at the Asia Euro University (AEU) in Cambodia on Tuesday. Some students say this rare lecture offers a good opportunity for them to learn about the importance of TCM in curing a number of diseases. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): BOU SOKCHEAT, AEU student "I got the knowledge from the presentation delivered by the Chinese doctors on how to treat illness by ourselves at home. I think TCM is a good method because we can reduce the use of modern Western medicine." SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): CHHANG MENG