Investment and Funding
Malaysia Invests US$3 billion in Cambodia
Cambodia received US$3.2 billion in direct investment from Malaysia as of February 2022, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Malaysians have invested in the financial, manufacturing, real estate, hotels and restaurants, agriculture, and construction sectors in Cambodia, worth a total of US$ 3.2 billion. The figure was […]
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Malaysia SME Association, CCA Discuss Business Opportunities in Construction Sector
A group of Malaysian investors led by the SME Association of Malaysia on Friday made an official visit to the Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) to discuss investment opportunities and business partnerships with local firms within prioritised sectors. The meeting was chaired by CCA Chairman Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se and the President of the Malaysian […]
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FDI in 2021 at US$4.3 billion, 47% drop Y-o-Y
In 2021, Cambodia received a total of US$4,357 million in foreign direct investment (FDI), a decrease of 47 % compared to the amount in 2020 with a total FDI of US$8,250 million. According to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), FDI from China remains the top one at US$2,326 million, a 67% increase […]
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PPAP: Construction of Seven River-Based Ports to Cost Approx. US$70 million
The construction cost of the planned seven river-based ports is estimated at over US$70 million in total, or at least around US$10 million, as it varies depending on the condition and location of each port. HE Hey Bavy, Director General of the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP), said on 25 April that four of the […]
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Government, JICA Agree on Loan for SHV Port Expansion Phase 2 & 3
Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, the Ministry of Economy and Finance and JICA have agreed on the loan package for the second and third phases of the Sihanoukville port expansion projects. The loan agreement from JICA to Sihanoukville Autonomous Port comes after JICA provided a US$203 million loan for the first phase of a container terminal expansion […]
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PM Hun Sen Urges China to Invest More in Cambodia, Emphasising Five Key Reasons
Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged Chinese firms to invest more in Cambodia especially in the prioritised sectors, emphasising five main reasons why Cambodia is a strong potential investment destination. This statement was made during a meeting between PM Hun Sen and three major Chinese companies led by Prince Group President Neak Oknha Chen Zhi […]
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Cambodia Needs US$17 Billion for General Industrial Development Until 2024
The Cambodian government needs some US$17.5 billion to invest in the “general industrial sector” for 2022-2024, according to a report on the Three Year Rolling Public Investment Program 2022-2024 from the Ministry of Planning. Broken down by years, the general industrial sector will demand US$5.3 billion in capital investment in 2022, US$5.9 billion in 2023, […]
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Non-SEZ Investment Value at US2-billion in First two months of 2022, Over 230% Rise Y-o-Y
The number of investment projects based outside special economic zones (SEZ) that were registered with the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) in the first two months of 2022 was recorded at 35 projects with a total investment of value of approximately US$2 billion. According to a recent Ministry of Economy and Finance report, […]
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Gov’t Approves Over 650 Construction Projects Worth US$137m in Two Months of 2022
During the first two months of 2022, a total of 652 construction projects were approved with an estimated investment value of over US$137 million, according to a recent report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The approved construction projects during these two months declined by 207 projects compared to the same period last year. […]
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Prince Bank Invests Additional US$35 million in New PP Airport Project Through Bond
Prince Bank has invested an additional US$35 million into the new Techo airport development project through CACI guaranteed bonds. This investment is the second in addition to the first US$15 million investment last year, making the firm hold a total of US$50 million in bonds for the new airport project. The agreement was signed on […]
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