Cambodia, Philippines Forge Closer Agricultural Trade Ties
Cambodia and the Philippines launched their first joint government-private sector forum on agriculture in Manila on the 21st, aiming to expand trade in rice, cashew nuts, and livestock, and enhance food security. A key focus is increasing Cambodian rice exports to the Philippines.
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