Economy and commerce
Investment
US Calls for improved business climate in Cambodia
The US-ASEAN Business Council has requested that Cambodia cooperate to facilitate US company investment, business, and trade in the Kingdom, particularly to improve the climate. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/us-calls-for-improved-business-climate-in-cambodia
PM encourages investment in halal food ecosystems in Cambodia
Cambodian Prime Minister has encouraged Maybank to consider investing in building halal food ecosystems in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501447497/pm-encourages-investment-in-halal-food-ecosystems-in-cambodia/
Vietnam invests over $3.7 billion in Development Triangle provinces of Laos, Cambodia
Vietnam has invested over $3.7 billion in 110 projects in the Lao and Cambodian provinces located in the three countries’ Development Triangle so far, statistics show. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501447533/vietnam-invests-over-3-7-billion-in-development-triangle-provinces-of-laos-cambodia/
17 mega US firms keen to explore investment opportunities in Cambodia
Representatives from 17 mega firms from the United States have evinced interest in exploring investment opportunities in the Kingdom. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501447882/17-mega-us-firms-keen-to-explore-investment-opportunities-in-cambodia/
RRC to beef up investment on northern railroad line project
The Royal Railway of Cambodia (RRC) has unveiled its plan for additional investment to improve the northern railroad line, currently out of service. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501447875/rrc-to-beef-up-investment-on-northern-railroad-line-project/
CDC improves QIP application process for foreign investors
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) is seeking to make it easier for foreign firms to register as applicants for Qualified Investment Projects (QIP) in Cambodia through improvements to the online registration system. ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501446568/cdc-improves-qip-application-process-for-foreign-investors/
US, Cambodia strengthen trade, defence ties, navigate challenges
The US highlighted its commitment to enhancing relations and cooperation with Cambodia, while also supporting the country in strengthening democracy and human rights. ...
Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/us-cambodia-strengthen-trade-defence-ties-navigate-challenges
Gov’t to issue additional bonds to support investment projects
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has confirmed plans to issue government bonds this year, intending to raise over $100 million to bolster the national budget and support various investment projects. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/gov-t-to-issue-additional-bonds-to-support-investment-projects
Cambodia-ASEAN Business Summit slated for April
The Cambodian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) in collaboration with ASEAN Business Advisory Council Cambodia supported by the Cambodian Government will host the Cambodia-ASEAN Business Summit in April in Phnom Penh. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501445994/cambodia-asean-business-summit-slated-for-april/
Cambodia seeks to boost investment from Australia
Ahead of Prime Minister Hun Manet’s scheduled visit to Australia next month, private sector along with relevant ministries and institutions are working on the modalities to attract investment partners from Australia and boost exports to Australia of semi-finished and processed products. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501445998/cambodia-seeks-to-boost-investment-from-australia/
China mulls more investments in Cambodia
Wuxi Capital Group Co., Ltd. of China is interested in investing in Cambodia, especially in the Preah Sihanouk province’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501445308/china-mulls-more-investments-in-cambodia/
Cambodia invests $40B in infrastructure over 10 years
Cambodia has spent about $40 billion developing infrastructure in the last decade, with the Master Plan on the Cambodian Transit and Logistics System 2023-2033 laying out a roadmap for the next 10 years. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-invests-40b-in-infrastructure-over-10-years
Plans moving forward for Japanese SEZ
Cambodia is actively working to establish the Cambodia-Japan Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to attract more Japanese investment, given its current status as a key trade and investment partner, according to a press release from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). CDC first vice-president ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/plans-moving-forward-for-japanese-sez
A large Indonesian company interested in Cambodia’s real estate and healthcare sectors
Lippo Group, a large Indonesian company, is interested in investments in the areas of real estate, healthcare, financial and banking services, supermarket, etc. in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501443469/a-large-indonesian-company-interested-in-cambodias-real-estate-and-healthcare-sectors/
CDC registered 22 investment projects worth $444 million in the first 15 days of February 2024
In the 15 days of February 2024, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) decided to issue certificates for the registration of 22 qualified investment projects with a total investment capital of more than $444 million. This is according to the report from the ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501442338/cdc-registered-22-investment-projects-worth-444-million-in-the-first-15-days-of-february-2024/
PM invites Chinese investors to put money into infra sector
Prime Minister Hun Manet has invited Chinese investors to invest in infrastructure projects in Cambodia as the government sees this as key to the country’s socio-economic development. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501442510/pm-invites-chinese-investors-to-put-money-into-infra-sector/
Thai businessmen likely to invest $1B in Cambodia
A week after Prime Minister Hun Manet concluded his first official trip to Thailand, hundreds of Thai businessmen have shown keen interest in exploring investment opportunities in three potential projects across Cambodia in early March to the tune of $1 billion. ...
Nheng Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501442027/thai-businessmen-likely-to-invest-1b-in-cambodia/
Cambodia-Japan SEZ project on the cards
The Cambodian government is preparing a policy on establishing Cambodia-Japan special economic zones as the country is keen to attract more direct investments from Japan. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501439391/cambodia-japan-sez-project-on-the-cards/
Royal Group PPSP sees four-fold increase in annual net profits in 2023
Royal Group Phnom Penh SEZ Plc. (RGPPSP) has recorded an almost four-fold increase in annual net profits for 2023 compared to 2022, according to a Cambodia Stock Exchange (CSX) bourse filing by the special economic zone (SEZ) developer last week. ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501438729/royal-group-ppsp-sees-four-fold-increase-in-annual-net-profits-in-2023/
Sihanoukville investors seeking ‘special benefits’ can apply now
Business people and investors who wish to receive ‘special benefits’ as part of the newly launched special programme to promote investments in Preah Sihanouk Province can file their applications now before the Preah Sihanouk Investment Promotion Working Group, according to a statement issued by the ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501437050/sihanoukville-investors-seeking-special-benefits-can-apply-now/
$5.18B disbursed as wages by registered firms in 2023
Businesses and factories registered with the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) paid $5.18 billion as wages last year, according to Prime Minister Hun Manet, yesterday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501437084/5-18b-disbursed-as-wages-by-registered-firms-in-2023/
CDC consents to UK proposal for establishing Green SEZ
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) on Monday agreed to the request from the British Ambassador to establish the ‘Green Special Economic Zone’ and help the country boost the related infrastructure, as part of the initiative to attract international investors worldwide. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501436295/cdc-consents-to-uk-proposal-for-establishing-green-sez/
DPM Sun Chanthol: New investment projects in January reflects investors’ confidence on Royal Government
Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), welcomed the new investment projects approved by CDC in January, stressing that this reflects the investors’ trust on the leadership of Prime Minister Hun Manet in maintaining peace ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501435872/dpm-sun-chanthol-new-investment-projects-in-january-reflects-investors-confidence-on-royal-government/
Gov’t seeks more Japan investment
The Kingdom anticipates increased direct investment from the Japanese, as the Cambodian government and private sector highlight the country’s potential in geography, investment law, labour force and ability to export to international markets with trade preferences. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-in-depth/gov-t-seeks-more-japan-investment