US Pledges to Attract More US Investors to Cambodia

Six major US companies have expressed their commitment to help attract more US investors to Cambodia during a meeting with HE Senior Minister Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, and the delegation of the US-ASEAN Business Council. The companies include ConocoPhillips, Ford (RMA Group), Pfizer, Visa, and Vriens & Partners.

The meeting was held to discuss and exchange views on business opportunities between ASEAN Member States and the United States, to explore the potential of trade and investment in the ASEAN region and expand economic and trade cooperation.

Furthermore, the meeting demonstrated the American business community’s support for the capacity building of small and medium enterprises and human resource development in Cambodia, contributing to economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and supporting Cambodia’s development efforts.

The six major US companies have pledged to encourage more US companies and investors to invest in Cambodia, transferring and sharing new knowledge and technologies to develop the country’s economy further. This commitment is expected to create more investment opportunities in Cambodia and attract more foreign direct investment to the country.

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