High hopes for Cambodia's touristic, economic growth as Chinese-invested airport starts operation

STORY: High hopes for Cambodia's touristic, economic growth as Chinese-invested airport starts operation DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:54 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): RA SAMBO, Manager at souvenir shop Graines De Cambodge in Siem Reap province 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): LEY LEAV, Maker of souvenirs in Siem Reap 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): HETH RADY, Tuk-tuk driver in Siem Reap 4. aerial view of Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 5. various of officials greeting passengers at the airport 6. various of souvenir shops 7. various of street views in Siem Reap provincial town STORYLINE: Ra Sambo, a manager at souvenir shop Graines De Cambodge here in northwest Cambodia's tourist hub, is optimistic that the Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) will boost international tourist arrivals, revitalizing the COVID-19-hit tourism industry. She hoped that the SAI, commenced operation on Monday, will bring more foreign tourists to