A representative from the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) has called on financial institutions to review the interest rate for agriculture in order to boost competitiveness, productivity and bolster the growth of this sector. The call was made at the 6th Annual NBC Macroeconomic Conference on the Agriculture Sector in a Rapid Structural Transformation and Uncertain […]
Read MoreGrowth in the CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam) bloc will likely moderate to 6-7 per cent in 2020 as headwinds from prolonged trade uncertainties and growth deceleration in major economies affect economic prospects through slowing exports and tourist arrivals, according to Siam Commercial Bank’s Economic Intelligence Centre. However, adaptive regional production will partially benefit the […]
Read MoreThe government is working on new laws to regulate special economic zones and investment, Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Sunday. The new laws will attract investment into the country by providing incentives, enhancing transparency, and promoting fair competition. They are part of government reforms to improve the business environment here, the premier said. Speaking […]
Read MoreLeading tour specialist Wendy Wu Tours last week officially launched a new cruise service linking Can Tho, in southern Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region, with Phnom Penh. The route will be serviced by the Victoria Mekong, a 35-cabin, four-star cruise ship. The ship has a 360-degree-view restaurant on the upper deck as well as shopping stores, […]
Read MoreThe Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that Cambodia is one of the top markets in Asean for Dubai exporters. Together with Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia, the Kingdom has been identified as one of the markets with the greatest potential in the Asean region, according to a statement issued by the chamber […]
Read MoreAt least three mango-processing factories will open in 2020, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. The new factories will encourage the production of mango in the Kingdom and help farmers find new markets for their products, Ngin Chhay, director-general of the General Directorate of Agriculture, said. Mr Chhay said interest in mango processing has grown […]
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