
Timber Crackdown Only for a ‘Good Look,’ Activists Say
More than 40 environmental activists said in an open letter that the government has yet to fully commit to forest conservation — despite a recent crackdown on forestry crimes.
More than 40 environmental activists said in an open letter that the government has yet to fully commit to forest conservation — despite a recent crackdown on forestry crimes.
A new state-owned bank with an initial investment of $100 million will be established to provide low-interest loans to small businesses and address what an industry association calls a capital shortage in the sector, the Industry Ministry said.
Canadian company Angkor Gold received approval to explore a 7,300 square kilometer onshore block in the southeast for oil and gas, it said in a news release this week.
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