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Angkor Air to launch Phnom Penh – Da Nang flight service

Cambodia’s Angkor Air will launch the first direct flight from Phnom Penh to Da Nang city, central Vietnam, in October, according to the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism on August 23.

Cambodian Tourism Minister Thong Khon confirmed the information after his working session with CEO of Angkor Air Hoang Manh Tuan, reported Fresh News.

The minister asked the carrier to improve service quality and consider launching direct flights from Cambodia to China’s major tourist destinations.

The airline now operate Siem Reap – Da Nang, Phnom Penh – Siem Reap, Phnom Penh – Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh – Sihanoukville, Sihanoukville – Beijing, and Sihanoukville – Siem Reap routes.

As a joint-venture between the Cambodian government and Vietnam Airlines, Angkor Air was put into operation in July 2009 with a total capital of 100 million USD.-VNA/VNP

Cultures of the World Festival closes with celebration of global unity

Cultures of the World Festival closes with celebration of global unity

Held from October 10–12, the festival was of an unprecedented scale, featuring 48 countries and international organisations, 45 cultural spaces, 34 international culinary booths, 23 art troupes from Vietnam and abroad, 12 publishing and book exhibition units, and 22 countries joining the international film screenings. This made the largest cultural diplomacy event in Vietnam’s history.

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