Sihanoukville Television, September 8 — Preah Sihanouk Governor Mang Sineth presided over the soft-opening ceremony for the International Finance Center (IFC) office building at Bay of Lights. Provincial and municipal leaders and relevant department heads attended.
The governor said Bay of Lights is a strategic priority supported by the national and provincial governments. Its steady development supports tourism and the economy, attracts investment and creates jobs for local people and those from other provinces. He said it advances livelihoods in line with the government’s Pentagonal Strategy of growth, employment, equity, efficiency and sustainability and Cambodia Vision 2050.
He praised developer Canopy Sands Development’s efforts, describing Bay of Lights as an emerging highlight of Sihanoukville and an important pillar of Cambodia’s coastal economy.
Canopy Sands Development Senior Director of Business Development David Richard Dobson said the IFC’s completion and opening would provide a platform to attract foreign investment and connect Cambodia with global markets, bringing international services, skills and extensive employment opportunities. He said global competitiveness would require long-term planning and cooperation.
Preah Sihanouk’s overall development plan envisages the province as a model multipurpose special economic zone, encompassing upscale residential, tourism, commercial and financial functions as well as industrial and logistics areas. Bay of Lights is part of that broader plan, supporting Sihanoukville’s position as a Cambodian economic and investment hub.
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