Investment and Funding
Hong Leong Manufacturing Group Plans Major Investment Expansion in Cambodia
Hong Leong Manufacturing Group (HLMG), a prominent multinational conglomerate, has announced plans to expand its investment footprint in Cambodia, targeting key sectors including real estate, automotive parts, and manufacturing. The announcement came following a meeting between Datuk Kwek Leng San, Chairman of HLMG, and Samdech Hun Manet, PM of Cambodia. During the discussion, Datuk Kwek […]
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Hong Leong Manufacturing Group Explores Opportunity to Invest on Motorcycle Factory in Cambodia
Malaysia’s Hong Leong Manufacturing Group is exploring the establishment of a motorcycle factory in Cambodia, signalling a major boost for the Kingdom’s manufacturing sector. The announcement came after a productive meeting between Duke Tan Khee Meng, President of the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia, and HE Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Council for […]
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Cambodia Extends Incentives to USD 40 Million Steel Manufacturing Project in Sihanoukville
The Cambodian government has granted special incentives to HUALE STEEL (CAMBODIA) CO., a steel manufacturing company in Sihanoukville, with an investment capital of USD 40 million. This decision was finalised during a meeting led by His Excellency Dr Hean Sahib, Chairman of the Investment Promotion Working Group for Sihanoukville Province, on 25 November 2024. The […]
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Chinese Firm to Invest in Cambodia’s Growing Flower Industry
A significant development in Cambodia’s agricultural sector is underway as a leading company from Yunnan Province, China, has announced plans to invest in flower cultivation and supply within the country. This initiative follows discussions held on 27 November 2024 between Mr. Suon Sophal, Deputy Secretary-General of the Cambodian Investment Committee, and a Chinese delegation led […]
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Royal Railway Receives First Shipment of 221 Flat Wagons to Enhance Cambodia’s Rail Freight Services
Royal Railway Plc, a subsidiary of the Royal Group, has taken delivery of 60 brand-new flat wagons as the first shipment in a larger order of 221 wagons from China. The wagons, which arrived on the evening of 1 December 2024, are part of the company’s ongoing effort to expand its rail freight capabilities, providing […]
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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 50 Million 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 stating: “By fostering the growth of these enterprises, we […]
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Japan Invests Over USD40 Million in Cambodia, Enhancing Economic Partnerships in 2024
Japan has invested over USD40 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 Duke Association […]
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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 $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 $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 environment, […]
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