Cambodia and Malaysia Launch Business Matching Program to Enhance Investment Cooperation

• Sommana Yan
• 3 July 2025
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In a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties, Cambodia and Malaysia have jointly established a business matching program aimed at boosting investment growth between the two nations. The program, held from June 26 to 29, saw participation from around 100 key institutions and business leaders.

His Excellency Lim Visal, Deputy Secretary-General of the Cambodia Investment Committee at the Council for the Development of Cambodia, emphasized the importance of the initiative, stating that it provides a platform for investors to explore lucrative opportunities in Cambodia’s diverse sectors. The program also seeks to reinforce economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two countries.

During his address, His Excellency Lim highlighted Cambodia’s attractive investment climate, bolstered by a transparent and open regulatory framework. He pointed to the country’s stability, youthful workforce, and strong international market connections through various free trade agreements as critical factors that position Cambodia as a leading investment destination in Southeast Asia.

Further underscoring the potential for collaboration, His Excellency introduced two key legal agreements designed to facilitate Malaysian investments. The first is the Agreement between the Governments of Cambodia and Malaysia to Promote and Protect Investment, and the second focuses on the elimination of double taxation, providing essential protections for foreign investors.

Recent statistics bolster the optimism surrounding investment in Cambodia, with the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) reporting registration of 290 investment projects totaling approximately 4.2 billion VND in the first five months of 2025. Notably, the majority of investment capital originated from China (62.27%), followed by local investments from Cambodia (23.28%) and Singapore (9.63%).

As Cambodia and Malaysia embark on this collaborative journey, both nations are poised to harness their economic potential for mutual growth and prosperity.

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