At present, global industrial and supply chains are undergoing accelerated restructuring, with the ASEAN region emerging as a key destination for global capital and industrial deployment. As one of the fastest-growing economies in ASEAN, Cambodia is at a crucial historical stage of economic transformation, industrial upgrading, and capital market development, presenting new opportunities for corporate international expansion and capital operations.
On June 19, 2026, with strong support from the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX), Cambodia Securities Plc. successfully hosted the thematic forum "Cambodia’s Next Chapter: Opportunities Across Economy, Industry & Capital Markets" Representatives from the Royal Government of Cambodia, banks, securities firms, special economic zones, accounting firms, law firms, top-tier think tanks, and the business community gathered to engage in in-depth discussions on hot-button topics including
Cambodia's economic transformation, industrial upgrading, capital market development, and enterprises going global and listing.
Cambodia Continues to Optimize Business Environment, Welcomes International Patient Capital
During the Seminar, H.E. Ly Thuch, Senior Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia, graced the event with his presence and delivered a keynote address. H.E. Ly Thuch stated that the Royal Government of Cambodia is continuously advancing reforms, optimizing the business environment, and improving the legal and regulatory framework, with a commitment to safeguarding foreign investment in Cambodia and encouraging more entrepreneurs and investors with a long-term vision for future development to invest in the country.
Mr. Bae Heungsoo, Vice-Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of the Cambodia Securities Exchange, expressed high appreciation for the forum jointly organized by Cambodia Securities Plc. and industry representatives. He pointed out that such professional seminars will help enterprises achieve long-term development and thereby contribute to Cambodia's national economic growth.
Cambodia Opening the Door to Convenient Listings for Going-Global Enterprises
During the keynote speech session, Mr. Teng Cheng-Yueh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Cambodia Securities Plc., delivered an in-depth presentation on enterprise growth and capital market opportunities.
He stated:
"For going-global enterprises, Cambodia is not only an investment destination but is also becoming an important gateway for companies to connect with international capital."
Currently, Cambodia's capital market is still in a
phase of rapid development, with a relatively limited number of listed
companies and vast room for market growth. Compared with mature markets, the
Cambodian market offers more flexible and efficient financing channels for
growth-oriented enterprises.
He also highlighted that Cambodia is opening a more convenient door to listings for going-global enterprises. Through listing, companies can not only secure long-term capital support but also leverage the capital market to upgrade corporate governance, enhance brand value, and expand market influence, thereby strengthening competitive advantages and consolidating industry leadership.
During the panel discussion session, Mrs. Wang Fu Yan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Cambodia Securities Plc; Mr. Yeung Kin Man , Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Phnom Penh Branch; Mr. Li Chunlin, General Manager of Commerce Division of Air Cambodia; Mr. Feng WeiYun, Association Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA); Mr. Andy Wang, Founder of "President Speach Union", Global Executive Chairman of the Presidents Club and Cambodia Leader's Union Association. ; Mr. Li Ming, General Manager of Cambodia Kampong Speu Premier Special Economic Zone; and Mr. Noeum Sokvichhai, Partner & Managing Director, Sithisak Law Office, engaged in multi-dimensional discussions on Cambodia's economy, industries, and corporate operational risks.
The panel discussion noted:
"Compliance is not a cost burden but a source of corporate competitiveness"
During the roundtable forum, "compliance creates value" emerged as a key consensus among participants.
For a long time, some enterprises have viewed compliance as a cost and burden. However, as Cambodia's compliance and regulatory requirements continue to rise, compliance building is becoming a fundamental condition for companies to secure financing, expand markets, and achieve international development.
Experts pointed out that standardized financial systems, robust internal controls, clear equity structures, and transparent information disclosure mechanisms can not only help enterprises reduce operational and legal risks but also improve financing efficiency, lower financing costs, and enhance the trust of investors and partners.
Compliance does not add costs and burdens; rather, it
helps avoid risks such as hefty fines from regulatory authorities. Especially
for enterprises planning to go public or expand into overseas markets,
compliance is not merely a regulatory requirement but also a critical means of
enhancing corporate value.
Going Global, and More Importantly, "Borrowing a Boat to Sail the Seas"
Participating experts believe that Cambodia is currently at a historic intersection of economic transformation, industrial upgrading, and capital market development. For enterprises, this is not only an opportunity to explore markets but also a critical window to achieve transformation and upgrading through capital power and to realize "borrowing a boat to sail the seas" through professional platforms.
Going global is no longer a simple market expansion but a systematic endeavor involving capital, legal, tax, financial, and industrial resource integration.
Enterprises should fully leverage local capital markets, financial institutions, professional service providers, industrial parks, and partner networks to achieve cost reduction and efficiency improvement through resource integration, thereby enhancing the success rate of international development.
The so-called "borrowing a boat to sail the
seas" means skillfully utilizing established platforms and professional
institutional resources to enter new markets at lower cost and higher
efficiency.
Co-building Capital Ecosystem, Sharing Development Opportunities
Cambodia Securities Plc. respectively signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with President Speech Union (PSU), Cambodia Kampong Speu Premier Special Economic, Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone and G-Tax International Business Consultancy Co., Ltd., further strengthening the synergistic coordination mechanism among government, think tanks, industries, and financial institutions.
For enterprises planning to establish a presence in
the ASEAN market, Cambodia Securities Plc. is building a comprehensive service
ecosystem covering capital markets, legal services, tax and financial
consulting, cross-border finance, and industrial parks, providing stronger
support for corporate international development.
