Cambodia Enhances Investment Aftercare for Sustainable Growth

PHNOM PENH, July 29, 2026 (KPT) — The Cambodian government is stepping up support for existing investors as part of a broader strategy to encourage business expansion and sustainable industrial growth, stressing that attracting new investment must go hand in hand with helping established companies grow. Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, First Vice‑Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), highlighted the approach during a field visit to Kampot Cement Factory in Kampot province on Tuesday. The visit formed part of the CDC’s Investment Aftercare Service, which aims to engage with existing investors, address operational challenges and support the long‑term sustainability and expansion of investment projects. Chanthol inspected production lines and quality‑control systems, met company executives, engineers, workers and distribution partners, and praised efforts to pursue low‑carbon operations. The company uses semi‑open‑cut mining techniques to preserve mountain walls and forest cover as buffers against dust, noise and vibration. Mined areas are rehabilitated through terraced benching and replanting native vegetation cultivated at its Biodiversity and Learning Center. Chanthol said sustainable practices should accompany industrial development as the country seeks to maintain an attractive and competitive environment for investment. He also highlighted Kampot Cement’s contribution to human capital development through scholarships and technical skills transfer to Cambodian employees. Kampot Cement began commercial operations in 2006 and has an annual production capacity of about 2 million tonnes, helping meet domestic construction demand, reduce reliance on imports and support infrastructure development. Chanthol reiterated government efforts to strengthen trade competitiveness, streamline logistics and improve the investment climate amid changing global trade conditions. The CDC said its aftercare approach reflects a focus not only on attracting new foreign direct investment but also on retaining existing investors and creating conditions for expansion. The strategy comes as the country seeks to deepen its industrial base while encouraging investment that combines production growth with skills development, environmental responsibility and stronger long‑term competitiveness.