Cambodia, IFC Seek to Expand Investment and Strengthen Economy

PHNOM PENH, Feb 6, 2026 (KPT) — Cambodia and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) pledged Friday to expand investment opportunities and strengthen macroeconomic resilience to ensure sustainable growth.

The commitment came during talks between Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), and Keiko Miwa, IFC Division Director for Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Officials said discussions focused on Cambodia’s strategy to attract high value added investment, boost private sector competitiveness and reform the economic structure amid shifting global trade dynamics.

Miwa reaffirmed IFC’s support for green finance and infrastructure development, citing milestones for 2026 including progress on the Sihanoukville Logistics Complex, renewable energy cooperation with Electricité du Cambodge, and assistance to the National Bank in developing a Green Finance Taxonomy.

IFC continues advisory work in strengthening the financial sector, promoting sustainable rice cultivation, enhancing agricultural value chains and supporting Cambodia’s garments, textiles and footwear industry through improved labor standards and supplier financing.

The corporation is also exploring opportunities in emerging industries such as automotive parts, electronics, food processing and tire manufacturing, much of it destined for the U.S. market.

Both sides highlighted progress on a Strategic Framework for Eco Industrial Parks, including plans to pilot a Green Special Economic Zone.

Officials said the meeting underscored joint efforts to turn challenges into opportunities and build a resilient, sustainable and technologically advanced investment ecosystem.