PHNOM PENH — Leaders of major international business organizations, foreign diplomats, and senior government officials gathered in Phnom Penh on August 6 for the 3rd Public-Private Sector Breakfast Briefing, reaffirming their shared commitment to advancing Cambodia’s industrial transformation and economic foundation.
Presided over by H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), the event was hosted by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (CCCC) in collaboration with the CDC under the theme “Strengthening the Supply Chain Foundation: Empowering Cambodia’s Industrial Transformation.”
The briefing brought together key business leaders—including Neak Oknha Kith Meng, President of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, and representatives from major international business associations such as the American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham), European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham), Korean Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (KOCHAM), and Japanese Business Association of Cambodia (JBAC).
They engaged directly with high-ranking officials, including H.E. Kong Vibol, Director General of the General Department of Taxation, alongside representatives from seven key ministries and the General Department of Customs and Excise. Diplomatic representatives from China, the European Union, the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea were also in attendance.
The program included welcoming remarks by the President of the CCCC, remarks from the Chinese Embassy’s Counsellor for Economic and Commercial Affairs, a presentation of research findings on strengthening Cambodia’s supply chain foundation, and interventions from representatives of AmCham, EuroCham, JBAC, KOCHAM, and the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce. The discussions reflected the international business community’s confidence in Cambodia’s investment climate and emphasized the value of open dialogue to further improve the business environment.
In his closing remarks, Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol reaffirmed the Royal Government’s commitment to advancing institutional reforms through the CDC to enhance investment services. He outlined three main priorities: promoting Cambodia as an attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), providing comprehensive investment facilitation from project registration to commercial operation through transparent procedures, and strengthening investment aftercare services.
DPM encouraged the private sector to work closely with the government to move toward higher value-added manufacturing and deeper integration into regional and global supply chains, while calling for regular, open communication to sustain economic growth and competitiveness.