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CDC lays out recommendations to bolster G-PSF mechanism
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) outlined four key recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of the Royal Government-Private Sector Forum (G-PSF), focusing on improving communication, accelerating operational procedures and developing the website. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501653004/cdc-lays-out-recommendations-to-bolster-g-psf-mechanism/
Jan-Feb saw CDC say yes to 112 investment projects
More than 40 investment projects, totaling over $320 million, were approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) in February, bringing the total number of investment projects approved by the CDC in the first two months of 2025 to 112, with a total ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-feb-saw-cdc-say-yes-to-112-investment-projects
50 Chinese firms explore biz prospects in Cambodia
Top representatives of approximately 50 companies from Henan Province, China, are currently in Cambodia to explore investment opportunities, reflecting further deepening of economic ties between the two countries. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501650209/50-chinese-firms-explore-biz-prospects-in-cambodia/
New $500 million SEZ on way in Preah Sihanouk
A new special economic zone (SEZ) in Preah Sihanouk province – with total investment of approximately $500 million – is reportedly close to final approval. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/new-500-million-sez-on-way-in-preah-sihanouk-
Japanese delegation seek investment opportunities in Cambodia
A Japanese business delegation representing around 40 companies has expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Cambodian government, which continually is working to build confidence in investors from all over the world. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/japanese-delegation-seek-investment-opportunities-in-cambodia
CDC share Cambodia’s efforts to enhance business environment
Sun Chanthol first vice-president of The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), stated that Cambodia is continuing to push for improvements in all sectors to enhance the business environment and increase the potential to attract more foreign direct investment. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-share-cambodia-s-efforts-to-enhance-business-environment
Commerce ministry rejects allegations of North Korean trade in Cambodia
The Ministry of Commerce has rejected claims by US-owned news outlet NK News that North Korean companies are engaged in business in Cambodia. ...
CDC leader: Faster diversification key to 2050 economic vision
A senior government official has highlighted the importance of increasing the speed of Cambodia’s economic diversification is essential to achieving its 2050 vision of becoming a high-income country. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-leader-faster-diversification-key-to-2050-economic-vision
Additional Chinese firms eying up investment in Kingdom
A delegation representing 18 large Chinese companies has expressed interest in investment opportunities in Cambodia, noting that the Kingdom requires foreign capital in several sectors, particularly for planting, producing, and processing goods to meet both domestic and export demand. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/additional-chinese-firms-eying-up-investment-in-kingdom
CDC to simplify business registration to lure investment
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) is in the process of improving the ease of doing business in Cambodia aimed at attracting foreign investment as companies are likely to switch locations amid trade war pressure, said Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501635801/cdc-to-simplify-business-registration-to-lure-investment/
European delegation admire Kingdom’s investment potential
A delegation from nine European countries has expressed serious interest in Cambodia’s investment potential. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/european-delegation-admire-kingdom-s-investment-potential
CDC report January project approvals up 300% on 2023
In January 2025, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 68 investment projects with a total capital of approximately $748 million, representing an increase of about 300% over January 2024. China continues to account for the highest number of foreign direct investment projects, ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-report-january-project-approvals-up-300-on-2023
CDC reviewing 12 major projects, $135 million capital investment
A total of 12 investment projects, with a total capital of $135 million and the potential to create 7,000 jobs, are currently under review by the Council for the Development of Cambodian (CDC). ...
SEZs continue to drive investment, 10 new zones approved in 2024
Political stability and strong economic growth have been attributed to Cambodia’s strong economic growth, with ten new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) established in 2024, with a total registered capital of approximately $850 million. ...
China remains Cambodia’s largest FDI source
China has been Cambodia’s largest source of foreign investment, accounting for almost 50 percent of the total investment amount last year, according to a report from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501623409/china-remains-cambodias-largest-fdi-source/
CDC approves 10 SEZ investment projects worth $850 million
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 10 special economic zone (SEZs) investment projects worth $850 million in 2024, creating approximately 4,000 jobs, said a CDC report on Friday. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501623262/cdc-approves-10-sez-investment-projects-worth-850-million/
CDC approves nearly 400 investment projects worth over $7.5 billion in one year
From September 2023 to August 2024, in the first year of the 7th-mandate the Royal Government of Cambodia, the Council for Development of Cambodia (CDC) granted licences to 391 new investment projects and production expansion projects with a combined capital of over $7.5 billion. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501549890/cdc-approves-nearly-400-investment-projects-worth-over-7-5-billion-in-one-year/
Jiangsu, Shantou seek more investment in Cambodia
China’s Jiangsu province and Shantou city in Guangdong are seeking to enhance cooperation with Cambodia to boost investment and trade between the two nations. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jiangsu-shantou-seek-more-investment-in-cambodia
Chinese investors lead with nearly $400 million in July investment
The Chinese topped Cambodia’s list of leading financiers in July, taking part in 44 new and expansion investment projects, with many in the garment sector. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/chinese-investors-lead-with-nearly-400-million-in-july-investment
CDC, Chinese embassy agree to beef up infra investment
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Cambodia (ECC) Wednesday discussed ways to take the existing diplomatic ties between the two countries to the next level by promoting investment activities and supporting the development ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501529679/cdc-chinese-embassy-agree-to-beef-up-infra-investment/
Cambodia plans for transition out of LDC status
Cambodia highlighted its Development Cooperation and Partnership Strategy (DCPS 2024-2028) during a 2024 high level political forum on sustainable development under the theme “reinforcing the 2030 agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crisis”. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501526910/cambodia-plans-for-transition-out-of-ldc-status/
South Korean pharma eyes medical device venture in Cambodia
Representatives from Poonglim Pharmatech Inc., headquartered in the Republic of Korea’s Jeonbuk-do province, are exploring investment opportunities in medical device manufacturing in Cambodia, following a meeting with Suon Sophal, Deputy Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Board (CIB), at Council for the Development of Cambodia ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501515044/south-korean-pharma-eyes-medical-device-venture-in-cambodia/
Cambodia-Korea Special Economic Zone on cards
Top Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) officials and a delegation of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Cambodia Thursday held talks on the possibility of setting up the Cambodia-Korea Special Economic Zone (Cam-Kor SEZ). ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501511538/cambodia-korea-special-economic-zone-on-cards/
25 investment projects worth over $246 million approved by CDC in May
In May 2024, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 24 new projects and one production expansion project with a total investment of more than $246 million, creating about 15,000 jobs. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501503519/25-investment-projects-worth-over-246-million-approved-by-cdc-in-may/