Cambodian rice exports to the US could face full tariffs after a lobby group called for the imposition of full tariffs on the crop. Currently, the Kingdom’s rice enjoys some tax-protection under what is known as the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP)-eligible commodities list. However, lobbyists USA Rice last month provided virtual testimony to the […]
Read MoreCambodia has seen remarkable increase of aquaculture with in the last decade, according to the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Minister Veng Sakhon, shared the notice recently underlining that Cambodia’s aquafarming rose from 50,000 tonnes in 2009 to more than 300,000 tonnes in 2019. As targeted in the ministry’s strategy, Cambodia aims to achieve […]
Read MoreThe landscapes, world heritage sites, and hospitality of Cambodia have drawn increasing numbers of visitors in recent years, and at the beginning of 2020 the country was primed to see the continued growth of its tourism sector well into the new decade. Early projections estimated that Cambodia would welcome greater numbers of tourists despite the […]
Read MoreThe Kingdom’s insurance gross premiums grew 21.4 percent in the first quarter of this year compared with the same period last year, according to a report from the Insurance Association of Cambodia (IAC). The quarterly report shows that the gross premium for general insurance reached to $32.76 million, an increase from $26.98 million compared with […]
Read MoreAlthough Cambodia is not known to many divers around the world, it has some of the most untouched marine life to be found and makes it a perfect destination for the sport. The nation has a long coast with many white beaches and clear waters as well as numerous islands that compare favourably with many […]
Read MoreSince Siem Reap province publicised “its reopening” last month, the Ministry of Tourism has announced new safety guidelines and codes of conduct for tourism businesses to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and attract domestic tourists. Khmer Times visited the famous temple town this week to report from the ground the current state of the once-tourism hotspot […]
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