Investment and Funding
Kampong Thom to Welcome New Cashew Industrial Park Following Swift Approval by PM
Kampong Thom province is set to establish a transformative cashew industrial park following PM Samdech Hun Manet’s swift approval just one day after the proposal was submitted. Announced during the closing ceremony of the 2024 work review and the 2025 planning session of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction on 26 November […]
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ADB Approves USD 50m Loan to Boost Cambodia’s MSME Sector
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 50 million loan to enhance Cambodia’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), aiming to strengthen the business environment and reduce trade barriers in Southeast Asia. ADB Country Director for Cambodia, Jyotsana Varma, highlighted the MSME’s transformative potential: “By fostering the growth of these enterprises, we can […]
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Japan Invests Over USD 40 Million in Cambodia, Enhancing Economic Partnerships in 2024
Japan has invested over USD 40 million in Cambodia during the first ten months of 2024, reaffirming its position as the seventh-largest investor in the country. This development was highlighted in a report by the Council for the Development of Cambodia, released on 19 November 2024. To further strengthen bilateral economic ties, the Cambodian Okhna […]
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Korean Firm Heungkuk Industry Eyes Investment in Cambodian Cashew Processing Sector
Heungkuk Industry, a leading South Korean construction materials manufacturer, is set to invest in Cambodia’s burgeoning cashew processing sector. The commitment was unveiled during a meeting on 19 November 2024 between HE Vongsey Visoth, Deputy PM overseeing the Office of the Council of Ministers, Mr. Lee Kee Yun, Director of Heungkuk Industry, and Professor Lee […]
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Cambodia Approves Over USD 5 Billion in Investments Across 346 Projects in 10 Months of 2024
Cambodia’s investment landscape saw remarkable growth during the first ten months of 2024, with the Council for the Development of Cambodia approving 346 new projects worth over USD 5 billion, projected to generate approximately 270,000 jobs. This represents a 38% increase in investment compared to the same period in 2023, underscoring the country’s strengthened economic […]
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Two Chinese Firms to Expand Investment in Cambodia with New Garment Factories
Fortune Rich Trade Co., Ltd. and Ju Wang Footwear Co., Ltd., two prominent Chinese firms, have announced plans to establish additional garment factories in Cambodia, focusing on producing women’s and children’s clothing for international markets. This significant investment initiative was unveiled during a meeting with PM Hun Manet on 6 November 2024 in Kunming, Yunnan […]
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Chinese Investment in Cambodian Manufacturing Surpasses USD 9 Billion, with 1,273 Factories Established
Cambodia’s manufacturing sector now hosts 1,273 factories funded by Chinese investors, representing a total investment of over USD 9 billion and accounting for 45.49% of the country’s overall foreign investment capital. The details were highlighted in a meeting between the Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, HE Hem Vanndy, and China’s Ambassador to Cambodia, […]
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ADB Invests USD 80 Million in Climate-Resilient Schools to Transform Cambodian Education
To strengthen Cambodia’s secondary education sector, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 80 million loan to construct climate-resilient school buildings and expand educational resources nationwide. This update was confirmed in a press release from the Angkor Institute on 31 October 2024. This initiative aims to address Cambodia’s low high school enrolment rate […]
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Cambodia & South Korea Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive Investment Cooperation
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the South Korean Embassy in Cambodia convened their inaugural public-private sector dialogue on 24 October 2024 to strengthen investment cooperation. Led by HE Sun Chanthol, Cambodia’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Vice President of the CDC, alongside HE Park Jung Wook, the Ambassador of the Republic […]
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Nearly 2,000 Local Associations and NGOs Registered in Cambodia Since 2015
Since the enactment of Cambodia’s Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organisations in August 2015, a total of 1,961 local associations and NGOs have officially registered with the Ministry of Interior, according to Dr. Touch Sokheak, Deputy Spokesman of the Ministry of Interior, in a recent statement to Apsara News on 30 September 2024. Dr. Sokheak […]
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