Cambodia plans 3.1 bln USD for national expenses next year: minister

Cambodia planned to allocate 3. 1 billion U.S. dollars, in equivalent to 19.8 percent of the country’s GDP, for national expenses in 2013, a 12.9 percent rise year-on-year, finance minister Keat Chhon said Friday. Speaking to reporters after a meeting at the National Assembly, the minister said the budget will be focused on spending in general administration, national defense, security, social affairs, education, health, infrastructure, agriculture and economic development. …

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