CAMBODIA: PM calls for more diversity to strengthen economy
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Cambodia's prime minister is calling for an end to the country's dependence on the garment industry and tourism. The prime minister warns an economic slowdown in the West could damage exports and the economy needs to diversify.
Presenter: Karon Snowdon
Speakers: Arjun Goswami, ADB Country Director for Cambodia
Well Hun Sen has also had his mind on economic matters this week.
He's calling for an end to the country's dependence on the garment industry and tourism.
The prime minister warns an economic slowdown in the West could damage exports and the economy needs to diversify.
Cambodia is enjoying high growth but its people remain among the poorest in Asia.
Karon Snowdon reports, the challenge for the government will be to attract foreign investment into rural areas where most of the population live.
