Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, first vice-chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), has invited investors from China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to explore investment opportunities in Cambodia, emphasising that foreign direct investment (FDI) in Cambodia offers numerous benefits.
He shared these advantages as he addressed the Cambodia-Greater Bay Area High-Quality Development and Cooperation Seminar, organised by the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong on September 10, in Hong Kong.
The event aimed to connect Cambodian investors, including members of the Cambodian Oknha Association, with Chinese investors who are members of the chamber.
Also in attendance was Jonathan Choi, representative of the chamber, chairman of Sunwah Group, and representative of the Guangdong-HK-Macao Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance.
Chanthol spoke to the Chinese/Hong Kong counterparts about Cambodia’s current investment potential and encouraged them to consider expanding their investments in the country. He emphasised that Cambodia is currently a highly attractive destination for investment in all sectors.
“I urge all investors to continue seeking investment opportunities in Cambodia across all sectors. Cambodia has competitive potential compared to other countries in the region, including political stability, macroeconomic stability, a free market system, a young and trainable workforce and especially strong commitment and support from the Cambodian head of government toward business,” he told them.
On the same day, he led a Cambodian delegation to an official meeting with John KC Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
Chanthol highlighted Cambodia’s progress, particularly the increase in investment projects registered with the CDC in 2025. This growth, he said, is the result of efforts by the Cambodian leadership and streamlined registration procedures through the digital system cdcIPM, along with laws that welcomes all types of investment.
Both sides agreed to strengthen long-term cooperation and enhance effectiveness through the organisation of more business forums and investment matchmaking events in the future.
As Chinese special administrative region, Hong Kong is currently Cambodia’s 17th largest trading partner. In the first 8 months of 2025, trade between Cambodia and Hong Kong reached $348.82 million, down 17.9% compared to the same period in 2024. Cambodian exported $127.98 million worth of goods to Hong Kong (down 0.9%), while imports totalled $220.84 million (down 17.9%), according to the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE).
Sam Soknoeun, Chairman of SAM SN Group, who attended both the seminar and the meeting, told The Post on September 11 that the visit had brought many positive outcomes for Cambodia. The delegation held direct discussions with many company leaders, most of whom expressed strong interest in making direct investments in Cambodia.
He also noted how the Cambodian government offers many favourable conditions for investors, particularly the freedom to repatriate profits to their home countries — a policy not granted by most other countries in the world.
“Many investors said they really want to invest in Cambodia because the government offers numerous incentives and favourable conditions. Additionally, Cambodia’s geographic location is right in the centre of the ASEAN region,” he said.
