Cambodia, France Launch Joint Study for Modern Wholesale Market in Phnom Penh
Cambodia's Ministry of Commerce and French firm SEMMARIS have initiated a feasibility study for a modern wholesale market in Phnom Penh, aiming to modernize the nation's distribution networks and improve market access for agricultural products.
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