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Experts ask the government to increase tobacco taxes to 75 percent to reduce smoking in Cambodia

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National experts have asked the Royal Government of Cambodia to increase tobacco tax rates by 70% to 75% to reduce the number of cigarettes causing fatalities and losses. Currently, the tax on tobacco in Cambodia is only 31%.


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By Meng Phalla

Presented by Bandith Nhep

Source: SBS



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National experts have asked the Royal Government of Cambodia to increase tobacco tax rates by 70% to 75% to reduce the number of cigarettes causing fatalities and losses. Currently, the tax on tobacco in Cambodia is only 31%.



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