Good Morning. Cambodia was one of the first countries in Asia to welcome back international travelers, though its border casinos are struggling to reopen amidst staff and building maintenance issues. Early signs are promising with the number of tourist arrivals skyrocketing but, according to the Finance Ministry, casinos in border towns, particularly in Bhavet and Poipet have yet to apply to renew their license.
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Cambodia reopening, but casinos face labor, maintenance woes
Cambodia was one of the first countries in Asia to welcome back international travelers, though its border casinos are struggling to reopen amidst staff and building maintenance issues. Ros Phearun, deputy-director general of the Finance Ministry of Cambodia said there have been several hurdles facing border casinos wanting to reopen. Casinos in border towns, particularly in Bhavet and Poipet have yet to apply to renew their license, though casinos in other regions have already resumed operations due to an increase in tourism.
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