New chairman of the Cambodia Rice Federation viewed with suspicion by local media; agenda will focus on raising rice quality, lower borrowing rates

The newly-formed Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF), a body that aims to unite the rice sector under one representative body in the country, just elected its first chairman and he happens to be the son of Cambodia’s deputy prime minister. He is also the CEO of a business conglomerate that includes rice milling and exporting.   Some local media and the political opposition are viewing the appointment with suspicion, saying the CRF should be run by someone who knows about the rice sector but does not have commercial interest in it. …

Oryza News Staff
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