Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has banned the establishment of any new casinos in the provinces of Kep and Kampot, citing a need to focus on diversifying investment into other tourism opportunities.
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According to The Phnom Penh Post, the order was given recently with the aim to strengthen and promote cultural and religious preservation, ensure security and improve order in tourist destinations.
Specifically, the Prime Minister wants to “diversify investment in hotel and hospitality, tourism, manufacturing, industry, agriculture, trade and special economic zones [SEZs],” the order said.
In full: https://www.asgam.com/index.php/2024/07/25/cambodia-bans-new-casinos-in-kep-and-kampot-provinces/
