Cambodia to suspend fish exports

The Cambodian government has suspended all fish exports as it tries to stabilise domestic supply in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The move comes in the wake of the government’s decision last week to also ban the export of all padi and white rice.

According to the Phnom Penh Post, Prime Minister Hun Sen said it was to avoid rising fish prices and ensure enough domestic supply.

In full: https://www.nst.com.my/world/region/2020/04/582302/cambodia-suspend-fish-exports

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