Cambodia Ranks Last in ASEAN for Illicit Trade Combat: Report
Cambodia has been ranked last among ASEAN nations in its ability to combat illicit trade, according to a new report. Weak enforcement, corruption, a large informal economy, and organized crime were cited as primary reasons, with particular attention paid to lax oversight of supply chain intermediaries.
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