AKP Phnom Penh, May 09, 2026 -- The Cambodia Investment Forum 2026 concluded with success and fruitful results, aligning with expectations and reflecting the Royal Government's efforts to enhance the business environment's attractiveness and resilience, read a CDC’s press release issued on May 9.

CDC organised on May 7 the Cambodia Investment Forum 2026 under the theme "Beyond Investment: Strengthening Resilience through Proactive Aftercare and Strategic Partnership”.

The forum was held for a full day under the chairmanship of H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of CDC, with the participation of leaders from relevant ministries/institutions, the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, the Cambodian Oknha Association, international chambers of commerce in Cambodia, and national and international investors.

The purpose of this forum was to strengthen the confidence of the private sector by introducing solutions to the challenges raised by investors in Cambodia.

Additionally, it showcased the achievements of the Royal Government's in-depth reforms and coordination measures designed to improve the business and investment environment to be more competitive and attractive.

The forum discussed and exchanged experiences, challenges, and direct requests between the state and the private sector, which clearly presented abundant opportunities for further investment expansion in Cambodia.

It also reaffirmed the Royal Government's strong commitment to prioritising Investor Aftercare and building long-term partnerships for sustainable growth.

In his keynote address, Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol highlighted the Royal Government's high attention to the private sector, the continued strengthening of the one-stop-service mechanism through the implementation of the CDC Investment Project Management System (cdcIPM) and the National Single Window System, especially the establishment of the Anti-technology fraud law aimed at improving the investment and tourism environment in Cambodia with greater confidence.

The forum, based on the Public-Private Partnership dialogue mechanism, provides an opportunity for a broader understanding of investment-related laws and regulations, as well as mechanisms for providing government support and facilitation services for the private sector.

“The Cambodia Investment Forum 2026 was successful and fruitful as expected, significantly contributing to strengthening investor confidence in the government through immediate actionable solutions,” CCC stated in the press release.

“The forum has fostered closer ties between public institutions and the private sector, and has compiled suggestions as input for improving the mechanism to ensure investors continue to invest in Cambodia (Investor Retention) for the long term,” it added.

By Chea Vannak