US clears way for American firms to trade with Laos and Cambodia

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Updated June 15, 2009 20:22:24

America has removed Laos and Cambodia from a trade black list and that's opened the way for American companies to do business with both countries. The US says the policy change is in response to a commitment shown by both countries to open up their markets.

Presenter: Sen Lam, presenter of Radio Australia's Connect Asia programme
Speaker: Arthur Waldron, vice president, International Assessment and Strategy Centre, Washington, United States

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