Kingdom remains tenth-largest rice producing nation
Cambodia currently ranks 10th among the world’s largest rice producers, both for domestic consumption and export, according to the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF). Chan Sokheang, president of the CRF – the Kingdom’s apex rice industry body – cited a SeaSia.co ranking placing six Southeast Asian countries – Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Myanmar and Cambodia –
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CAC Addresses Concerns on Climate Change
Quang Binh, Vietnam, Feb 28 During a two-day conference, Golden Cashew Rendezvous, in Vietnam, CAC estimated the decline in cashew production in Cambodia due to Elni no, severe heat destroyed flowering. The cashew production will be dropping sharply this year–10% to 30% down in 2024 in Cambodia. CAC intends to promote investment in building more
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UNIDO, Decent Employment for Youth
The cashew nut Association of Cambodia, CAC, was invited to attend the workshop organized by the Polytechnique Institute of Kampong Thom Province, PIKT, supported by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. The UNIDO’s project called “Decent Employment for Youth” was elaborated more during the session by Ms. Heng Chantheng, the project coordinator. The second phase
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CAC Joining the Lower Mekong Region On Climate Resilience
Thailand, February 23 In collaboration with the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mekong Institute conducts a workshop on the Regional Training Program on Climate-Smart Postharvest Technologies. This event is scheduled for February 19–23, 2024, and will be held at the MI Training Centre in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The course is designed to
Read MoreARDB plans $30M for cashew loans
In response to the Cashew Nut Association’s (CAC) request for relaxed loan terms, the Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (ARDB) plans to earmark $30 million in 2024 for cashew nut purchases. ARDB spokesperson Chan Seiha clarified on February 21 that the figure is not a new budget allocation, but rather a continuation from last year’s
Read MoreCGCC hosted Annual Seminar on ‘Diversifying Credit Guarantee Mechanism for Sustainable Financing of MSMEs’
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) co-organised the CGCC Annual Seminar on “Diversifying Credit Guarantee Mechanism for Sustainable Financing of MSMEs” on January31, 2024. The event at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeetrawas presided over by H.E. RosSeilava, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance,
Read MoreCambodia, Qatar commit to trade and investment boost
Cambodia and Qatar pledged to boost trade and investment, particularly in the agricultural sector, coinciding with the recent resumption of direct flights between the two nations. The commitment was made during a February 17 meeting between Cambodian Senior Minister in charge of Special Missions Othsman Hassan and Qatar Chamber first vice-chair Mohamed bin Ahmed bin
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