Economy
Mong Reththy Recalls Starting Palm Oil Cultivation 30 Years Ago Amid Khmer Rouge Threats
Businessman Mong Reththy recalled the significant challenges faced when starting palm oil cultivation over 30 years ago in Preah Sihanouk province, even under threats from the Khmer Rouge. He noted the initial reliance on foreign expertise, which has since been replaced by domestic capability.
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