Cambodia promotes investment opportunities at Chongqing trade fair for Chinese investors

Cambodia promotes investment opportunities at Chongqing trade fair for Chinese investors A Cambodian trade delegation led by the Council for the Development of Cambodia completed a five-day investment mission at the eighth Western China International Fair from May 21 to 25. The delegation, including representatives from various sectors like smart vehicles and green energy, aimed to enhance industrial cooperation. Mr. Heang Sotheayuth, the Deputy Secretary General, highlighted Cambodia's investor-friendly policies, including full foreign ownership and tax benefits for qualified projects. He also showcased digital investment reforms that simplify project management and registration. The data indicates strong Chinese investment confidence in Cambodia's economic outlook. (Source: Khmer Times)

Preah Sihanouk authorities assess vehicle battery manufacturing investment Authorities in Preah Sihanouk province inspected a site for a metal processing factory aimed at manufacturing electric vehicle battery components, led by deputy governor Long Dimanche. The project, supported by Pu Feng New Energy Technology Co Ltd, targets the Chinese export market and is expected to create about 100 local jobs. Dimanche emphasized the need for the company to hire local residents, ensure compliance with social security regulations, and implement safety measures including proper ventilation, emergency exits, and fire prevention equipment, while also enhancing the work environment with landscaping. (Source: Khmer Times)

LOLC Cambodia's bond listing gets in-principle approval The Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) has granted in-principle approval to LOLC (Cambodia) Plc for bond listing, a significant step towards its entry into the capital market. This approval follows an eligibility review and is a preliminary step; LOLC must secure public offering approval from the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) and meet further CSX listing requirements. As the first institution in 2026 to achieve this approval, LOLC's move underlines growing confidence in Cambodia's expanding domestic bond market, which has seen increasing participation from financial institutions. LOLC, active in Cambodia since 2015, aims to use the bond issuance to enhance its long-term funding strategy and diversify financing for operations and lending. The government's initiatives to develop the bond market aim to diversify financing sources and boost investor engagement. (Source: Khmer Times)