Draft fisheries law passes Senate; FAO declares new bill ‘significant achievement’
A draft fisheries law was approved by the Senate on June 16. The proposed bill was subject to thorough examination and feedback from Senate members
China provides almost half million in mine action funding
The Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA) and representatives of the Chinese embassy announced the launch of the “Mekong-Lancang Cooperation in Mine Action” project on June 17, with over $430,000 of funding.
Cambodia halts Thai fruit and vegetable imports until border hours restored
As a twenty-four hour ultimatum expired on the morning of June 17, the Cambodian government halted the import of fruit and vegetables from Thailand, effective from 9am.
Cambodia’s rubber industry expands with local latex glove production
In a bold step toward self-sufficient supply chains, a Boeung Ket rubber plantation – in Kampong Cham province – has announced plans to expand its operations by producing latex gloves for export.