Investment and Funding
Korea Pledges US$10 Million Cooperation Fund to Boost Mekong Development by 2027
The Republic of Korea has pledged to increase its financial contribution to the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund to US$10 million by 2027, aiming to bolster sustainable development and environmental protection in the Mekong subregion. This commitment was announced in a press release on 28 July 2024. During the 12th Meeting of the Foreign Ministers […]
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Golden Port SEZ to Establish 270-Hectare SEZ Along Sihanoukville Expressway
Golden Port SEZ Development Co., Ltd. has unveiled plans to establish a 270-hectare special economic zone along the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway, aiming to bolster industrial diversification in Cambodia. The announcement was made following a meeting on 29 July 2024 between Mr. Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Committee, and Mr. Kaing Leng, Chairman […]
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Cambodia National Bank Reports Loan Disbursement to Real Estate & Construction Continues to Surge
Loan disbursement from banking institutions to the construction and real estate sectors continues to grow significantly, with the sectors projected to see slow growth in 2024. As of the first half of 2024, loans to real estate trading activities reached US$5,996 million, accounting for 11.3% of the total outstanding loan amount of US$52.8 billion. This […]
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Japan Grants Over US$57m to Cambodia for Human Resource & Infrastructure Development
The Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed two agreements worth 8.679 million yen (US$57.5 million) to support human resource and infrastructure development in Cambodia. This was announced in a joint press release on 19 July 2024. The agreements include a grant financing agreement and a concessional loan […]
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Cambodia Settles Nearly US$200m Debt by Q1 2024, Total Public Debt Exceeds US$11bn
By the end of the first quarter of 2024, Cambodia had paid off nearly US$200 million in debt, with the total public debt reaching US$11.09 billion, according to the Cambodian Public Debt Statistics Bulletin No. 22. The total public debt includes US$11 billion in foreign public debt and US$98 million in domestic public debt. In […]
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SME Bank Lends US$500m to 3,400 Enterprises in 2023
In 2023, the Small and Medium Enterprise Bank of Cambodia (SME Bank) disbursed loans totalling US$500 million to 3,400 small and medium enterprises, according to a report by the Ministry of Information on 4 July 2024. The SME Bank’s report highlighted that the lending was facilitated through two mechanisms: direct financing projects and co-financing projects […]
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Philippine Investors Eye Expanding Investment Horizons in Cambodia’s Priority Sectors
Philippine investors are exploring new opportunities in Cambodia’s construction and priority sectors, with full ownership in rice production being highlighted as a significant potential investment area. This strategic interest was discussed during a meeting on 8 July 2024 between Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of Cambodia, and Mrs. Flerida Ann Camille P. […]
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France Invests US$600m in Cambodia’s Expanding Sectors
French investment in Cambodia has surged to a combined value of €560 million (approximately US$600 million), significantly impacting the construction, agro-industry, and services sectors, according to a report from the French Embassy to Cambodia on Friday. This announcement was made in conjunction with the signing of the second France Cambodia Business Forum, scheduled from 8 […]
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Royal Group Phnom Penh SEZ Secures Nearly US$10m from Green Bond Listing
Royal Group Phnom Penh SEZ Plc has successfully raised US$9.96 million from its green bond listing on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) to fund the construction of a wastewater treatment plant and its infrastructure. The official bond listing ceremony took place on 28 June 2024 at the CSX building, presided over by HE Dr Hean […]
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Vietnamese Investments in Cambodia Reach Nearly US$3bn Across 200+ Projects
Vietnamese investors currently operate 208 projects in Cambodia, with a total registered capital of US$2.91 billion, according to a report from the Vietnamese Embassy. This positions Vietnam among the top 10 countries with the most investment projects in Cambodia. HE Nguyen Huy Taing, Ambassador of Vietnam to Cambodia, highlighted these figures during an interview with […]
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